Westport to Dublin train disrupted by Roscommon Hospital protester
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
The Westport to Dublin train line was disrupted this week by a protester campaigning against cuts to A&E services at Roscommon County Hospital.
Read more ...Swinford area councillors reject N5 access road safety report
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Swinford Electoral Area committee Councillors have proposed that a right of access road off the N5 remain open, even though a safety audit recommended the closure of the road in order to enhance road safety.
Read more ...Repossession agent allegedly trespassed on private property and head-butted man
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
A man who tried to repossess a van on behalf of ACC Asset Finance was before Castlebar District Court this week on trespass and assault charges.
Read more ...Judge didn’t believe that man could not speak English
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
When Judge Mary Devins was told that a defendant who had been in Ireland for the past seven years and was working could not speak English she told him in Ballyhaunis District Court: “This is literally ridiculous, you say that you’re here seven years and you can’t speak either English or Irish. That is ridiculous, I don’t believe you.”
Read more ...Fine for man who was roaring and shouting at bystanders
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
A Ballyhaunis man was convicted and fined €300 at Ballyhaunis District Court this week after he pleaded guilty to public order offences.
Read more ...Paws for Thought
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Mayo SPCA's small rescue facility is crammed to capacity and if anyone can offer a home it would be so much appreciated. Please call 094 963 1888, telephone lines are open seven days a week between 10am and 5pm. Please leave a message and your number if your call is unanswered, lines are very busy. Some of the rescued animals needing homes are shown here, but others can be seen on Mayo SPCA's website www.mayospca.com
Read more ...Lacken Band on the Strand a huge success
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Band on the Strand, organised by Foróige District Council in Mayo, was a huge success once again this year. The heavy rainfall did not dampen spirits on Friday last as 1,800 party goers arrived to the youth event of the year on Lacken strand. The beachfront music festival is an alcohol and drug free gig which provides young people, aged 12 to 18 with a chance to enjoy all the fun of a summer festival without the huge price tag or the pressure to drink or take drugs.
Read more ...Two year disqualification for Czech man
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
A Czech national who has been living and working in Ireland for the past two years was disqualified from driving for two years at Ballyhaunis District Court this week.
Read more ...Woman ordered to pay €75 to charity for public order incident
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
A woman who was found kicking at a door of a house and then lunged at the occupant of the house when the door was opened was ordered to pay €75 to Hope House by July 19 and she will be given the benefit of the Probation Act, at Ballyhaunis District Court this week.
Read more ...Ballyhaunis man given chance following drug possession
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Judge Mary Devins gave a 23-year-old Ballyhaunis man who pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and cannabis a chance by not recording a conviction against him, instead giving him the benefit of the Probation Act.
Read more ...Swinford are briefs
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
Councillor Joe Mellett was re-elected as chair of the Swinford Electoral Area Committee on Monday.
Read more ...Achill-Cleveland bond to pass to next generation
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
The links between Achill and Cleveland are set to deepen – thanks to a novel student exchange initiative that will see bonds being forged between teenagers from the two places.
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