‘Thuggish behaviour’ by man after ‘horrific incident’ at A&E

Fri, May 22, 2009

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.

€5 million ward investment in Sacred Heart Hospital

Fri, May 22, 2009

Some €5 million is being spent this year on the upgrading of facilities at Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar. The investment has been welcomed by local Fianna Fáil election candidate Michael Feeney.

Cannabis seized in Westport area

Fri, May 22, 2009

An estimated €4,000 worth of cannabis was seized by the Divisional Drugs Unit in the Westport district in the evening of Monday May 18.

Inver NS to retain teacher

Fri, May 22, 2009

Inver National School in north Mayo is to retain a teacher in the coming academic year despite fears that the teacher numbers were to be reduced to two from September.

Judge orders probation report on woman who struck Garda

Fri, May 22, 2009

In Claremorris District Court this week Judge Mary Devins suspended her judgement until October 28 on a woman who punched a garda in the face, for a probation report to be completed on her.

Harrington back behind bars

Fri, May 22, 2009

Shell to Sea protester Maura Harrington was sent back behind bars for a further 14 days for failing to pay fines relating to her imprisonment in March. At the March court sitting in Belmullet, where Harrington denied claims that she slapped a member of An Garda Síochána during a protest at Pullathomas Pier on June 11 2007, she was sentenced to 28 days in prison.

Sod to be turned on Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua clubhouse

Fri, May 22, 2009

The official sod turning and contract signing at the site of the new Gráinne Uaile Sub Aqua clubhouse at Bearnadearg, Ballina will take place today (Friday May 22) at 2pm by Chairperson of the club and Fianna Fáil election candidate for the Ballina electoral area Michael Loftus.

Judge dismisses case involving attack on security guard

Fri, May 22, 2009

The case involving a Tesco security guard who had his eye and head glued after a fracas where he claimed that he was set upon by a number of youths, was dismissed by Judge Mary Devins at Castlebar District Court this week.

Preferred route identified for N17 dual carriageway

Fri, May 22, 2009

An emerging preferred route for the N17 Tuam to Claremorris dual carriageway has been identified.

Ballina man among magnificent seven for €50k prize

Fri, May 22, 2009

A Mayo man is one of seven Paddy Power punters fighting to be the Last Man Standing in the bookies’ nationwide football competition in which one lucky customer will walk away with €50,000 prize money.

Bus Éireann employee convicted for drink driving

Fri, May 22, 2009

A 38-year-old married father of two, who is employed by Bus Éireann, was disqualified from driving for three years at Ballina District Court after he was detected drink driving in September 2008.

Claremorris area councillors were never divided politically

Fri, May 22, 2009

There was a great sense of camaraderie at the final meeting of the Claremorris electoral area where the four sitting councillors wished each other well in the forthcoming election.

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