A man caught with €1,200 worth of counterfeit notes passed off the fake currency in a Mayo store.

A man who attacked another male in a pub had previously been convicted of harassing the injured party. Stewart Boles, aged 54, of Knappagh, Westport, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to assault.

A Castlebar man caught with almost €45,000 in cash and a quantity of cannabis has been told by a circuit court judge to ‘get a job’.

A man thought he was “going to die” when his brother-in-law sliced open his arm with a Stanley knife as he slept.

Harrowing details of the neglect of two young children were revealed in court last week. The parents, who cannot be named to protect the children's identities, each pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of willful neglect.

A judge has agreed to let a documentary maker listen to the court recording of a harassment case despite objections from a Swinford couple.

A man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a Mayo doctor in Ballinrobe in 2024. Roman Klapper, of Pearse Terrace, Westport, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

A Ballina family fled their home in terror after a petrol bomb attack. Brendan Twomey, aged 39, of Elphin, Co Roscommon, but originally from Dublin, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to arson.

A judge remarked that a Mayo street is “not necessarily the safest to be on” following an unprovoked late-night assault.

A woman was caught with a large amount of cannabis in her car. Samantha Lace, aged 26, formerly of Saleen, Castlebar, but now residing in Galway, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to possessing the drug for sale or supply.

A man fired a shotgun when he mistakenly thought a pizza delivery driver was a burglar. Joseph Killeen, aged 50, of Knockroe, Mayo Abbey, appeared before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court where he contested a charge of reckless discharge of a firearm.

A man whose truck struck and killed an elderly woman in a supermarket car park has been jailed. Mihail Tanasevici, aged 42, of Woodford Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to careless driving causing death.

A man with mental health issues who damaged telecommunications equipment at various locations in Mayo more than two years ago was “another victim of Covid and lockdown”, a court has heard.

A man who dragged his then partner along the ground and threw a speaker through her car windscreen has escaped a jail sentence.

A man has been convicted of making threats to kill and production of a knife during a row at a house. Patrick Quinn, aged 59, of Bunree Road, Ballina, contested the case before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

A court heard the harrowing details of the “violence and depravity” inflicted upon a Mayo woman by her husband for almost two decades. John McDonagh, aged 47, of An Sruthan, Castlebar appeared before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

Two men who attacked a Garda and staff at a kebab shop in Mayo during an “appalling act” of St Patrick’s Night violence have been given an opportunity to avoid jail sentences.

A drug addict who was the “fall guy” following a €60,000 cannabis seizure has been remanded in custody in a bid to help rid her of addiction.

A man who threw cocaine valued at more than €50,000 into a ditch following a high-speed pursuit with Gardaí has been jailed.

A Mayo man who allowed a restricted dog breed to viciously maul a woman has been jailed.

A married couple refused to give evidence in a trial where a man was accused of smashing up their vehicle.

A man has been ordered to undergo additional testing for illegal drugs. Edward Coyne, aged 43, of Lough Mask Road, Ballinrobe, pleaded guilty last year at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to dealing cannabis to pay off a drug debt.

A man damaged a van at the home of his former partner before taking her car on a high-speed pursuit with Gardaí.

A man has been jailed for a series of offences including criminal damage and assaulting a woman.

A man who brought a machete to a filling station after a feud-related attack on his brother has received a suspended prison sentence.

A book of evidence has been served on a Belmullet woman who is charged with assaulting a member of An Garda Síochána. Yvonne Ginty, aged 31, of Slieve Mor View, Belmullet, is accused of assault causing harm to Gda Sinead O’Malley on February 14, 2025.

A man ‘dug his own grave’ when he hid drugs in a Mayo cemetery. John O’Hara, aged 40, of Church View, Ballinrobe, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to possessing drugs for sale or supply.

The legal fraternity has paid heartfelt tributes to a talented young Mayo barrister following his sad passing. Kiltimagh barrister Darragh McDonagh passed away on January 1st after an illness borne with courage and dignity.

A Swinford family has said they do not want transcripts from a recent court case to be released to a man who is seeking to make a documentary about the death of Joe Deacy.

Five brave women have revealed the sickening childhood abuse they suffered at the hands of a Ballina man.

A husband and wife have been jailed for the “relentless abuse” of their children. The man, aged in his 50s, and the woman, aged in her 40s, were sentenced before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

A mother was involved in a serious car crash after consuming two bottles of wine the night before.

A man who was caught with more than €50,000 worth of cocaine following a high-speed chase in which he rammed two Garda patrol cars has avoided a prison sentence after making efforts to rehabilitate himself.

A Mayo man who was found in possession of child sexual abuse material on two mobile phones has been told he will be jailed if he does not make efforts to address the underlying issues that caused his offending.

A man hid over €14,000 worth of cannabis in a toolbox. Matthew Brock, aged 33, Hillbrook, Cloghans, Ballina, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to possession of drugs for the purpose of supply.

A drunk driver who caused serious injuries to two people has been branded a “deeply unpleasant individual” by a circuit court judge.

A sexual assault victim has said her life has been “destroyed” by the crimes committed against her. The woman wanted her assailant named after the case was heard at a sitting of Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court last week.

A man has been jailed for a vicious attack. Brandon O’Connor, aged 23, of Chestnut Grove, Westport, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to the assault.

A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a Mayo pensioner. Mihail Tanasevici, aged 41, of Woodford Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, appeared before a sitting of Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

A man wielded a machete during a ‘hit squad’ attack connected to a Traveller feud. Tommy Sweeney, aged 23, of Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm and possession of an article.

A man has been jailed after he bit an off-duty Garda during an “anti-social rampage".

A Ballina man who allowed a restricted dog breed to viciously maul a woman has also been charged with assaulting two female Gardaí in a separate incident.

A crack cocaine addict took responsibility for more than €60,000 worth of drugs found in another person’s home.