Family fight broke out at Communion celebrations

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A man who was involved in a fracas with a family member outside a party for a child’s Communion was before Ballina District Court this week.

Castlebar man in possession of drugs threatened court witness, hearing told

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Judge Mary Devins adjourned her sentencing of a Castlebar man who pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and to engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour towards a witness in a case where he previously was convicted and sentenced to prison.

Concern about planning for Westport’s Quarry Lane

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

While outlining the application status of planning applications in the town of Westport at the monthly meeting of Westport Town Council last week, one application for a development at Quarry Lane, The Quay, led councillors to voice their observations.

Cocaine found hidden in Ballina man’s shoe

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A 34-year-old man from Ballina, who when searched by gardaí was found in possession of cocaine in a bag concealed in his shoe, was convicted and fined €500 at Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

NRA must be taken to task over Westport planning permission refusals

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

The National Roads Authority have come in for sharp criticism from politicians in Westport who were vociferous in their condemnation of the authority at a meeting this week.

Three months jail for woman with 40 convictions in nine years

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A Castlebar woman who according to Judge Mary Devins had skated along society for too long, while picking up a number of previous convictions was given a three month prison sentence at Castlebar District Court this week.

Westport summer car parking arrangements

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

One hundred and ninety extra car parking spaces are available in Westport town for the summer season. Sixteen spaces are provided near the old Tim Hastings Garage on Altamount Street; 64 spaces at the Sacred Heart School; 60 spaces in Rice College and 50 spaces at the CBS.

Cllr John O’Malley new chairperson of Westport area

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Fine Gael Councillor John O’Malley, a farmer by profession from Carrowholly, has been elected as the new chairperson of the Westport electoral area committee.

L driver disqualified for six months

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

A learner driver who did not display his L plates was disqualified from driving for six months at Ballina District Court this week.

Bye-laws in store for Westport harbour

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Bye-laws governing the harbour in Westport are set to be introduced, local politicians were told this week. The bye-laws will tackle many issues include the ongoing issue of an abandoned vessel in the area.

Sentencing adjourned for Castlebar kennel thief

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Judge Mary Devins adjourned sentencing on a Clare man who stole a dog kennel while in Castlebar visiting relations in Castlebar this week. Thomas McDonnagh, 28 Cluain Aoibhainn, Shannon, Co Clare pleaded guilty to the charge in court, but Judge Devins adjourned sentencing until the probation service in Mayo could liaise with their counter-parts in Clare on McDonnagh, who is facing a number of charges there this week also.

Picnic and games in Turlough

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Young and old come out to play at the Museum of Country Life, Turlough on Sunday August 2 for traditional games and a picnic from 2.30pm to 4pm. Light refreshments provided.

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