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Judge concerned over Roscommon man's 'anti-State stance'

A Roscommon man has appeared in court for failing to tell Gardaí who was driving his car when it was involved in a single-vehicle accident.

Motorcyclist in court for road rage episode

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Motorcyclist in court for road rage episode

A man must make a full apology to another motorist whom he left in a state of “complete shock” after confronting her on the roadside.

Lengthy driving ban for Killalaman now residing in Australia

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Lengthy driving ban for Killalaman now residing in Australia

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.

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Man is jailed for repeatedly breaching road traffic laws

Man is jailed for repeatedly breaching road traffic laws

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Crossmolina woman who failed to control dog is heavily fined

Crossmolina woman who failed to control dog is heavily fined

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Motorist was four times over legal alcohol limit when he crashed into neighbour's car

Motorist was four times over legal alcohol limit when he crashed into neighbour's car

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Mayo farmer who passed dud cheque then tried to 'cod' district court

Mayo farmer who passed dud cheque then tried to 'cod' district court

Motorist who 'had a few drinks' failed to remain at the scene of crash in Crossmolina

Motorist who 'had a few drinks' failed to remain at the scene of crash in Crossmolina

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

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

Retiring Ballina solicitor was 'eloquent and flawless' legal advocate

Retiring Ballina solicitor was 'eloquent and flawless' legal advocate

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

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

Westport motorist gets jail term for litany of offences during the past year

Westport motorist gets jail term for litany of offences during the past year

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

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.

Erris woman gets suspended jail term for theft from Ballina pharmacy

Erris woman gets suspended jail term for theft from Ballina pharmacy

Wed, 20 Dec, 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.

Gardaí called off pursuit as they feared for public safety

Gardaí called off pursuit as they feared for public safety

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

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.

Motorist was four times over legal alcohol limit when found in crashed car

Motorist was four times over legal alcohol limit when found in crashed car

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

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.

Suspended jail term for Ballina man who failed to keep control on two greyhounds

Man brandished wrench at referee

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

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