Woman stole sequinned dance dresses to wear to weddings
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
A woman who obtained sequinned dance-style costumes from people in the UK, under false pretences, so the costumes could be worn to weddings and other such functions, was before Ballina District Court for theft.
Read more ...Stolen car led to man involved in break-in
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
A car which was suspiciously abandoned on a road near a house which had been broken into led to the appearance before Ballina District Court of a Dublin man.
Read more ...Mayo man charged with harassing woman
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
A Mayo man charged with harassing a woman at various locations in Galway city for more than a year has been remanded on continuing bail with strict conditions.
Read more ...Four men to appear in court today in relation to slash-hook incident
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Four men, who are all related to each other, are to appear before Harristown District Court today (Friday) in relation to a serious incident which occurred at a funeral in Claremorris on Monday.
Read more ...Council letter asking about waste disposal found in pile of rubbish
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
An ESB bill which was thrown away in a pile of rubbish that was illegally dumped in the Carrowmore area led to the appearance of a Ballina man at Ballina District Court this week.
Read more ...Ballina bar had people drinking on premises after hours
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
The licensee of a pub in Ballina was convicted and fined at Ballina District Court this week as five people were found drinking on the premises after closing time.
Read more ...Woman told garda she would have him shot by the IRA and SAS
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
A woman who, when intoxicated, told a garda sergeant that she would get the IRA and SAS to shoot him, was convicted of being threatening and abusive at Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Four year driving ban for Ballina man
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
A man who failed to provide a second breath specimen on an intoxilyzer machine was disqualified from driving for four years and fined €500 at Ballina District Court.
Read more ...Mayo people celebrated National Trail Day in force
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
The hills, forests and coasts of Mayo were alive and kicking last Sunday as more than 10 free events took place across the county to celebrate National Trails Day 2011. The purpose of the event was to encourage people of all ages and ability to enjoy the great Irish outdoors available to all 365 days a year. This year an estimated 10,000 people took part in events on trails in all the nooks and crannies of Ireland’s forests, hills, mountains, and rivers.
Read more ...Mayo General’s budget continues to overrun amid fears of hospital downgrading
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
The budget for Mayo General Hospital has overrun by more than €2 million for the first seven months of the year, causing fears locally that services will be affected coming into the health service’s busiest time of the year.
Read more ...Castlebar military barracks facing closure
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Government plans to close the historic army barracks in Castlebar, with a threat to 15 jobs, have come under attack.
Read more ...SPC members praise environmental awareness officer for her work
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
The members of the Environmental Policy and Agricultural Strategic Policy Committee of Mayo County Council this week heaped praise on Sharon Cameron, environmental awareness officer of Mayo County Council, for the work she has done in the past 10 years. Ms Cameron was at the meeting to give the members a presentation on the work that her office carries out throughout the county.
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