Man failed to stop at checkpoint on chip trip
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A man who was on his way to get chips and failed to stop at a Garda checkpoint, was this week disqualified from driving for three years after he was convicted at Belmullet District Court of drink driving.
Read more ...Planning regulations ‘communism in my books’ — Cllr O’Malley
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
During Monday’s electoral area planning meeting in Westport inconsistencies in planning were criticised when an application for a house in the Emlagh area of Louisburgh was refused, even though there is a house built by Mayo County Council in the vicinity.
Read more ...Ballina man urinated in cell and ripped mattress
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
The actions of a man who, when arrested for being intoxicated, ripped the mattress of a bed in a garda cell and urinated against the cell door, was described by Judge Mary Devins as being “revolting”.
Read more ...Litter conviction for Ballina woman
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A Ballina woman was convicted of littering this week after being brought before Ballina District Court after a bench warrant was executed for her appearance.
Read more ...Valentine’s road safety message for GMIT students
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
This year during the Valentine’s celebrations the students’ union in GMIT, Castlebar will welcome Noel Gibbons, road safety officer for Mayo County Council, to distribute information on the latest campaign for responsible driving. The hard hitting campaign will warn students that more girls die as passengers than as drivers. “Take care when you’re out as a couple - don’t hurt the one you love,” is the message being delivered at the Castlebar campus.
Read more ...Knock youth festival aims to facilitate more attendees in 2010
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
The dates for this year’s youth festival in Knock has been changed to June 25 to 27. Organisers hope that bringing the event forward to June will enable more young people to attend this year’s festival.
Read more ...Man in his 40s kicked female garda in the face
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A 41-year-old married father of five, who when arrested kicked a garda in the face, was convicted, fined, and given a suspended sentence at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Read more ...Castlebar student one of top volunteers in Ireland
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Shane Walsh, a fifth year student at Davitt College in Castlebar, was named one of 20 finalists in the annual Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards.
Read more ...Brazilian man smashed up house following domestic dispute
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A married father of two who damaged a rental property after he was locked out of his house was before Ballina District on Tuesday.
Read more ...Ring to question Government on plans for new tax on rural families
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Fine Gael Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Spokesperson, Michael Ring TD, has said he will be questioning the Government in the Dáil on plans to abolish a tax exemption for parents who wish to pass on small plots of land to their children. Deputy Ring said that such a move would be an attack on rural families.
Read more ...Man disqualified for 15 years jailed when caught driving again
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A father of four who, when collecting his child from school, was observed by a garda driving, even though he was disqualified from driving for 15 years, was sentenced to three months in prison and further disqualified from driving at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Thirty six new housing units for people with special needs
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
Mayo Fianna Fáil senator John Carty has confirmed that Government funding has been allocated for the provision of 36 housing units for people with special needs in Claremorris.
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