Civil order granted prohibiting antisocial behaviour
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
Judge Mary Devins granted a civil order at Ballina District Court this week prohibiting Ann Collins, 124 Greenhills Estate, Ballina, and James Collins, 68 Riverside Drive, Ballina, from engaging in antisocial behaviour—it is an arrestable offence if they breach the order.
Read more ...Chain of evidence concern relating to GoSafe prosecutions
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
Contested GoSafe prosecutions led to Inspector John McDonald, who is responsible for running the fixed charge processing unit in Thurles, being before Ballina District Court this week to outline the role of GoSafe and the procedure which takes place from between time of speeding detection, and a fine being issued, and if necessary the issuing of a summons.
Read more ...Charges struck out for serial theft offender
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A woman from Scotland, whom Superintendent Joe Doherty described as “an absolute scourge” to society, had four theft charges struck out at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Learner driver crossed road in front of oncoming car
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A learner driver who crossed into the path of an oncoming car, while he was attempting to turn right, was convicted for careless driving at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Possession of drugs conviction for Ballina man
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A back seat passenger who admitted that a bag of cannabis valued at €27 which was found during a Gardra search of the car was his property, was convicted and fined €250 at Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Pensioner gives undertaking not to drive until case heard
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A 74-year-old man from Crossmolina has given an undertaking not to drive until his court case will be heard at Ballina District Court next year.
Read more ...Man faces sexual assault charge
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A man was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday in relation to a charge of sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy.
Read more ...Ballina man found in possession of cannabis
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A 28-year-old man who was found in possession of €51 worth of cannabis was given the benefit of the Probation Act at this week’s sitting of Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Bonniconlon man found in possession of cannabis
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
During a search of a flat in Aaran Place, Ballina, in January 2012, gardaí discovered digital weighing scales, empty dealing bags, and cannabis worth €37. A man from Bonniconlon admitted that the cannabis was his and for his own personal use.
Read more ...Man in court for having €10 worth of cannabis
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
A 22-year-old unemployed man who was found in possession of cannabis following a search of his rented house, was convicted and fined at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Council adjourns meeting as mark of respect to late PJ MorleyCouncil adjourns meeting as mark of respect to late PJ Morley
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
The members of Mayo County Council adjourned the October meeting of the council as a mark of respect to the late PJ Morley. Fianna Fáil councillor Al McDonnell proposed the adjournment and it was seconded by Fine Gael councillor John Cribben.
Read more ...Harkin hails Gortskehy NS on 125th Anniversary
Fri, Oct 12, 2012
"Gortskehy is a perfect example of why we must ensure that small schools in rural areas continue to serve their community." This was stated by Ireland North and West MEP Marian Harkin when she unveiled a plaque to mark the 125 year anniversary of Gortskehy National School, this week.
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