Roads in ‘diabolical’ state in Westport area
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Westport area councillors noted their dismay at the state of roads in the area following the extreme cold weather.
Read more ...Nineteen month sentence for 21-year-old for numerous offences
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A 21-year-old Claremorris man who pleaded guilty to a number of charges including theft, criminal damage, possession of a weapon, drink driving, and buying alcohol for a minor was given a total of 19 months in prison at Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Fine for man who stole four hubcaps
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A Swinford man was given a €300 fine after he pleaded guilty to the theft of four hubcaps in Claremorris District Court this week.
Read more ...Man was selling drugs to help his mother out financially
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Judge Mary Devins adjourned her decision against a Claremorris man who pleaded guilty to possession of drugs for sale and supply this week. Julius Silkaitis, 18 Claremount Manor, Knock Road, Claremorris, pleaded guilty to the charges in court and told the court that he was selling the drugs to make some money so it would be easier on his mother, who was supporting herself and him on social welfare at the time. Garda Ciaran McGrath told the court that he carried out a search on Silkaitis’ home on December 9 2009 at 18 Claremont, Claremorris. He found 18.65gms of cannabis herb divided into 22 bags in the defendant’s room with a value of €400.
Read more ...Castlebar council office continues discriminatory practice
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Last week Mayo County Council received an award from the National Disability Authority (NDA) recognising the excellent level of achievement reached by Ballina Civic Offices in integrating accessibility into the provision of services to the public.
Read more ...Man got into a fight the night of his twenty first
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A man who on the night of his birthday was in a brawl with another man was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Read more ...Man urinated in Garda cell
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
A man who, when arrested for being intoxicated in public, urinated all over the cell door and floor in Castlebar Garda Station, was given the Probation Act at Castlebar District Court this week.
Read more ...Choose politicians who have a track record in defending the right to life
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Dear Editor,
Cuts in old age pension must be avoided
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The findings of an ESRI report this week showing that the over-65s are more at risk of poverty in Ireland than those of working age have been welcomed by Age Action, which is lobbying against any cuts in pensions in the upcoming Christmas budget.
Read more ...Fine for motorist who borrowed friend’s car
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A man stopped by gardaí while he was driving a friend’s car, and who failed to produce a certificate of insurance, received a fine at Ballyhaunis District Court this week.
Read more ...Judge adjourns sentencing to allow repayments
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Sentencing of a Ballyhaunis man has been postponed until February 2011 to allow him start making repayments towards damage he caused to a window in the town.
Read more ...Achill sewerage scheme to be commissioned
Fri, Sep 10, 2010
A positive step forward in relation to the Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme was announced at this week’s meeting of the Belmullet Electoral Area Committee, where it was announced that commissioning of the treatment system will go ahead in October or November.
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