A man who smeared blood on his face after assaulting his ex-partner has escaped a prison sentence after "turning his life around".

A member of a burglary gang who targeted four homes in Mayo has been jailed while two others have received suspended prison terms.

A man will appear in Ballina District Court today charged in connection with an incident where a woman was injured following a dog attack in Co Mayo.

A verdict of death by misadventure has been recorded in the case of a Foxford man who tragically drowned while home from England for his father’s funeral.

A North Mayo woman did not receive abusive messages about her role in the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers in the days before her sudden death, an inquest has determined.

The death of a mother and her two daughters following a road accident in Mayo was an "unspeakable tragedy", an inquest was told.

An inquest into the death of a couple who lost their lives in a house fire in Swinford has opened. Thomas and Eileen Mahon, both in their 60s, died in a fire that engulfed their home at Deerpark on the Kilkelly Road, outside Swinford, on March 26.

The inquest into the death of a man who sacrificed himself to save the life of young niece heard he was a ‘hero’ to his hometown and his family.

A Mayo GAA club has brought a High Court action challenging the Minister for Justice's decision to reject its application to be included in the Immigrant Investor Programme.

High Court ReportersThe High Court has set aside the awarding of a €23. 5m contract to retrofit some 45,000 street lights in the northwest to make them more energy efficient.

Two men were arrested and one has been charged and is due to appear in court this evening (Saturday), in connection with burglaries which occurred at two Ballinrobe retail premises.

A district court judge has ordered that a victim impact statement be canvassed in the case of a motorist who left the scene of a single-vehicle accident in which his car struck a tree and a pillar.

A Garda prosecuted his namesake at Castlebar District Court.  Gda Padraig Walsh took the case against Padraig Walsh, aged 68, Creevagh, The Neale, Ballinrobe, who pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.

A Bofeenaun man with almost 100 previous convictions has been jailed. Stephen Dolan, Massbrook, Bofeenaun, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to driving without insurance.

A Castlebar man has been told to ‘get his house in order’ with regards to his driving documentation.

A father of four who sustained fatal head injuries after falling on Croagh Patrick has been praised for donating his body to medical science.

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 man has been jailed for a litany of motoring offences. Damien Pachioch, Brooklands, Castlebar, pleaded guilty at the local district court to driving while holding a mobile phone, driving without tax, insurance, a license or a valid NCT.

A delivery driver who got behind the wheel of his own vehicle while intoxicated has received a two-year driving ban. Shaun Devaney, aged 34, of Knockmore, Manulla, Castlebar pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to the offence.

A man found with more than 45,000 unstamped cigarettes has received a suspended prison sentence and must forfeit over €80,000 in cash.

A Ballinrobe man with a long list of previous convictions has received a six-month prison sentence for carrying out a series of thefts in the South Mayo town.

A student who admitted money laundering after allowing a former friend to use his bank account as part of a pandemic payment scam has been given the benefit of the Probation Act.

A motorist crashed while five times over the legal alcohol limit. Ionel Acatincal, aged 35, of Elm Park, Claremorris, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drunk driving.

A man with a "deep-seated alcohol addiction" has been jailed for possession of child pornography. Sean O’Kane, aged 35, of Tooraree, Ballyhaunis, admitted the offences when he appeared before Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

Two women who caused a disturbance at Castlebar Courthouse will be assessed for community service.

The 16-day trial of three people accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting two men concluded last Thursday.

A man found with child pornography gave an "inexplicable account" that he was the victim of blackmail.

A man who admitted having a problem with child pornography has received a suspended prison sentence.

A man who had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl has been given a suspended sentence. The defendant, who was aged 33 and married at the time, cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim.

A woman admitted careless driving following a car accident that caused the death of her elderly mother and left another motorist with serious injuries.

Enoch Burke is approaching his 300th day in prison for twice defying court orders

John Egan (61) had previously pleaded guilty to the offences at a sitting of Roscommon Circuit Court last year

A ‘money mule’ who gardaí believe was targeted by criminals as part of a money laundering operation, has been ordered to engage with the Probation Services.

A man fuelled by alcohol and drugs became a ‘violent criminal’ and left a Garda with lasting injuries.

An Erris woman who burgled the homes of two neighbours has received a suspended prison sentence. Antoninette McHale, aged 58, of Bunnahowen, Glencastle, previously pleaded guilty to the crimes before a sitting of Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

A man who was caught running an unlicensed taxi service by an undercover garda and separately admitted dumping litter to make money has been placed on probation bond.

A motorist who was caught driving with no insurance for a second time has been disqualified for four years and received a suspended four-month prison sentence.

The family of a Mayo man who died after a central venous catheter (CVC) was incorrectly removed in hospital has settled a High Court action.

A drunk driver who was found with cannabis after he was arrested by gardaí has received a suspended jail term. Joe Evans, aged 66, of Culmore, Foxford pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to drunk driving at Leckee, Foxford, on December 23, 2022.

A photographer punched a man in a ‘schmozzle’ in a takeaway after chips were thrown at a girl in his company. Roman Zuev, aged 31, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to an assault charge.

A Castlebar man used a phone scam to deceive a woman out of €320. Joseph Lawrence, aged 22, of Blackrock, Sion Hill, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to making gain or causing loss by deception in January 2022.

A man kicked in his ex-partner’s door and threatened to burn her house down. Sebastian Chatlis, aged 42, of Northbrook, Castlebar pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to a breach of the peace and two counts of criminal damage.

A farmer who threatened a neighbour during a heated row over a dog frightening his sheep has been ordered to engage with the Probation Service.

A man caught with more than €20,000 worth of cocaine has received a suspended prison sentence.

A young Ballycroy motorist who failed to stop at a crossroads has been fined. Dylan Lynch of Drumslide pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to careless driving.

A district court judge believes drug use has become "normalised" in communities in Mayo. Judge Fiona Lydon made her comments at Castlebar District Court last week after a man pleaded guilty to cocaine possession.

A psychiatric nurse has become "hypervigilant" in his work environment after a patient assaulted him, a court heard.

A coroner has returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of an elderly woman who fell in a nursing home.

A Castlebar woman has been acquitted of a public order offence arising out of an incident in a shop.

A chef drove while intoxicated "after hearing some bad news", a court was told. David Guilleminot, aged 52, of 17 Cois na Abhainn, Westport, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to the offence.

A part-time fisherman must undertake community service for an assault incident.  Patryk Zdunek, aged 31, of Lakeview, Castlebar, pleaded guilty at the local district court to assault causing harm to Johnny Rodgers, Spencer Park, Castlebar.

A Westport man got a "wake-up call" when he was stopped for drunk driving. Michael McCabe, aged 44, of 18 Pairc na Coille, Golf Course Road, Westport pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drunk driving.

A West Mayo man has failed in his bid to have a prosecution for drunk driving thrown out of court.  Gerard O’Malley, aged 57, of Six Noggins, Louisburgh, pleaded not guilty at Castlebar District Court to drink driving on September 26, 2022.

A Mayo man sexually exploited a child who he encountered while playing computer games online. The 30-year-old man pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to the use of community technology to facilitate sexual exploitation of a child.

A man found with more than 45,000 untaxed cigarettes claimed he and his wife smoked a lot. Olegs Leontjevs, aged 56, of Corr na gClogh, Ballinrobe, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to possessing the unstamped cigarettes.

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

A coroner has renewed an appeal to the relevant authorities to carry out safety works on a dangerous stretch of road on the N5 near Swinford.

A man who threatened to kill his neighbours during an eight-month campaign of intimidation and harassment has received a suspended prison sentence.

A Castlebar man who distributed child pornography has been given a suspended jail sentence.

An innocent Mayo family have been left traumatised after they were targetted by drug dealers chasing an outstanding debt.

A Hollymount man with multiple previous convictions has been jailed for motoring offences. Dean Leonard, aged 27, of Frenchgrove, Hollymount, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drug driving and driving without insurance.

A Newport man was found to have cannabis in his system after his vehicle was stopped by Gardaí for having no tax. Paul Sammon, Carramore, Newport, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drug driving and driving without insurance.

An intoxicated motorist was arrested after his speeding caught the attention of Gardaí. Sean Conway, aged 32, of Ard Abhainn, Foxford pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drink driving.

A Castlebar woman who became involved in a public order incident has been ordered to donate to a Garda welfare charity.

A man who was driving while under the influence of cannabis came to the attention of Gardaí after he tried to avoid a checkpoint.

A part-time fisherman has been ordered to pay substantial compensation to a man he assaulted.

An intoxicated and uninsured Castlebar motorist got behind the wheel of a car "in a whirlwind of silliness", a court has heard.

A motorist who refused to allow a fellow driver to overtake him has been convicted of dangerous driving. Samuel Rau, aged 26, of Owenduff, Achill Island, pleaded not guilty to the offence when he appeared before Castlebar District Court.

A Ballina man has pleaded guilty to the defilement of a child at a park in the town. The victim, who was 14 years old at the time of the offence, waived her right to anonymity so the accused could be named.

A man has been sent forward for trial for offences related to a barricade incident in Ballina last September.

A man found in a car with stolen property has received a suspended prison sentence.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has successfully brought a prosecution with respect to a drone safety occurrence at the Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road, Galway City.

A verdict of accidental death has been recorded at the inquest into the death of a woman whose car entered an East Mayo lake.

A Mayo coroner has appealed to road users to be vigilant following the tragic death of a pensioner who accidentally drove off the road and into the sea on Achill Island.

A social media video was not a factor in the tragic, accidental death of a South Mayo teenager, a coroner has ruled.

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 man got into a fistfight outside a hotel after a Declan Nerney concert and threw furniture out the window of an apartment during a separate incident.

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

A man was discovered in a drunken state talking about ‘foreigners’, a court heard. Jarleth Geraghty, aged 38, of Homelea, Lecanvey, Westport, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to public order breaches.

A man was over six times the alcohol limit when he was found in his vehicle.Mariusz Prazmowski, aged 40, of Glenfort, Castlebar, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to being drunk in charge of his vehicle.The court heard that at 8.15pm on May ...

A motorist who drove at 152km/h in a 100km/h zone has been fined. Thomas Alan Ackroyd, of Cloonshanbo, Claremorris, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to the offence.

A Sligo man breached Covid-19 rules to travel to Mayo to meet friends. Thomas Perry, aged 31, of Bunninadden, Ballymote, Co Sligo, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before a sitting of Castlebar District Court.

A woman who stole from two Ballina shops must undertake community service. Geraldine Kilcullen, of 26 The Dunes, Enniscrone, pleaded guilty at Ballina District Court to three counts of theft.

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

An Erris farmer cut a meadow despite receiving a notice that an endangered corncrake was breeding there, it has been alleged.

A Claremorris man who brandished a wrench at a referee after an underage soccer match has been ordered to pay compensation of €1,000.

A man has been charged with causing criminal damage to a GP's surgery.

A woman who stole more than €200 worth of goods from two retail outlets in Castlebar has been fined.

A motorist has been banned for 16 years for a litany of offences.

A Castlebar man who spat at a garda has been convicted of assault. Patrick McDonagh, aged 29, of Lenanasillagh, Glenisland, pleaded guilty at the local district court to committing the offence.

A young woman was arrested after she verbally abused security staff at a concert in Castlebar. Rhiannon McHugh, aged 20, of 10 Abbey View, Ballinrobe pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to two public order breaches.

A Westport resident, who was caught with a haul of cannabis, has received a five-month suspended prison sentence.

A mother of three who stole more than €100 worth of items from two stores in Castlebar has been fined. Una McDonagh, of 11 The Grove, Castlebar pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to theft from Mr Price and Penneys.

A South Mayo farmer has received a suspended prison sentence after sheep were found malnourished and dead on his rented lands.

A man who was found with a large quantity of cocaine has received a suspended jail term. Patrick Barrett, aged 27, of 3 Lough Mask Road, Ballinrobe, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to possessing drugs for sale or supply on March 15, 2023.