Search Results for 'Willie Keaveney'
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Bail not granted for man who threatened to kill his partner
A man who was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday and who was brought before Castlebar District Court that day was not granted bail after he made serious threats when arrested towards the complainant, who is his partner and the mother of two of his children.
Drugs charge for Castlebar man
An 18-year-old married man who was found with €166 worth of cannabis in his possession was before Castlebar District Court this week.
‘Thuggish behaviour’ by man after ‘horrific incident’ at A&E
The actions of a 31-year-old man who was involved in a “horrific incident” at the Accident and Emergency Department at Mayo General Hospital — when he was abusive to staff, was forcefully removed and then broke glass panels with his fist and a refuse bin, which resulted in A&E being evacuated — were described as “totally unacceptable behaviour” by Judge Mary Devins at Castlebar District Court on Wednesday.
Man failed to provide sample after mounting footpath
A Russian who was observed veering from side to side before he mounted a footpath, and after being arrested on the suspicion of drink driving refused to provide a sample, was disqualified from driving for six years at Castlebar District Court this week.
Gardaí seek to be reinstated as school enforcement officers
A leading garda in Mayo has stressed the need for gardaí to be returned their powers of enforcement when it comes to children and teenagers playing truant from school.
Community groups to be formed to tackle anti-social behaviour
A Mayo county councillor has called on the judicial system to review its practice of approving free legal aid to drug dealers, often caught with drugs to the value of €10,000 and over.
Gardaí enjoy increased powers to detect underage drinking
A proposal to introduce bye-laws to prevent drinking in public places is no longer necessary, as Gardaí have been given increased powers to stop this anti-social behaviour.
Castlebar councillors condemn irresponsible landlords
Castlebar councillors slammed “irresponsible landlords” in the town who allow their properties to be rented to people who cause anti social behaviour in estates where many residents are “tortured”.
Councillors to contact Justice Minister over ‘revolving door system’
Members of Mayo County Councils Joint Policing Committee this week proposed to contact the Minister of Justice to condemn the “revolving door system of prisons” as prison sentences are not a “deterrent” and gardaí are frustrated that “criminals can act without impunity”.
