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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clogher hosts successful Walk and Talk weekend

Fri, Oct 12, 2012

The Walk and Talk weekend organised by Clogher Environmental Group in conjunction with Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail and Sláinte Ireland Tours was a tremendous success.

Growing Locally graduates from the Arthur Guinness Fund programme

Fri, Oct 12, 2012

Diageo Ireland has announced that the first group of Arthur Guinness Fund awardees have graduated from the two-year business mentoring programme. Among the 10 graduates was Clár IRD for their organic garden project, Growing Locally, in Mayfield, Claremorris. This project was the only one west of the Shannon to receive one of the 10 awards in 2010.

Late PJ Morley praised as a decent and modest man by Fianna Fáil leader

Fri, Oct 05, 2012

The late PJ Morley (81) was laid to rest in Knock cemetery on Wednesday afternoon last after his funeral mass. Mr Morley served as a Fianna Fáil TD for 20 years from 1977 to 1997 for the Mayo East constituency and was one of the driving forces in securing Government backing for the construction of Knock Airport in the 1980s. He died at Mayo General Hospital last Sunday following a short illness and is survived by his immediate family, wife Mary, sons Enda, Patrick, and Brian and daughter Cathy; his sisters Mary, Rene, and Bridget.

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