A man who now lives in Australia has received a 10-year driving ban. Marcus Hunt, aged 33, formerly of Lisglennon, Killala, was not present at Ballina District Court but a drunk driving charge was contested in his absence.

A Dublin man who has repeatedly driven while drunk and uninsured has been sent to prison.

Mayo County Council’s dog warden has said owners need to show greater vigilance in keeping control of their dogs, particularly larger breeds.

A Swinford motorist crashed into his neighbour's car while intoxicated. James Gormley, aged 49, of 9 Brabazon Heights, Swinford pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to careless driving and drunk driving on November 18, 2022.

A North Mayo farmer who passed a dud cheque and then tried to "cod" a district court judge has been sent to prison.

A motorist failed to stay at the scene after crashing into another vehicle.

Glowing tributes have been paid to one of Mayo's best-known solicitors who has retired after a distinguished 50-year career.

A Westport man has been jailed for a litany of motoring offences. Mike Smith, aged 54, of Arderry, Aughagower, pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to drunk driving at Aughagower on June 22, 2023.

An Erris woman, who is already before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court on charges of burglary, has received a six-month suspended prison term at Ballina District Court.

A motorist sped away from Gardaí and refused to stop during the subsequent pursuit. Eoghan Syron, Boleyglass, Bofeenaun, pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to careless driving at Church Street in Crossmolina on December 11, 2021.

A suspected drunk driver was found with cannabis when arrested. Joe Evans, aged 66, of Culmore, Foxford pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to drunk driving at Leckee, Foxford, on December 23, 2022.

A Claremorris man brandished a wrench at a referee after an underage soccer match, a court has heard.