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.

A truck driver has been found guilty of causing a collision. Anthony McInerney, Brickhill East, Cratloe, Co Clare pleaded not guilty at Castlebar District Court to careless driving.

A Westport man whose urine sample was labelled incorrectly after he was arrested for suspected drunk driving has failed to have a charge against him dismissed.

A district court judge has said drunken drivers should be worried about a potential custodial sentence rather than a driving ban.

A man was found with cannabis resin valued at over €1,000, a court has heard. Niks Bergmanis, 5 Cemetery Road, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to possessing cannabis resin for personal use.

A Castlebar man has been heavily fined after he "got in over his head" with drugs. Gerry Hunt, aged 28, Drumask, Turlough Road, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to possessing cocaine for personal use and for sale or supply.

A young man who was found in possession of cocaine has been placed on probation.

The sister of a man who fell into a river in Castlebar told an inquest last week that she has appealed to Mayo County Council to improve the safety barriers in the area.

A judge has ordered the head of a Limerick-based law practice to appear before Castlebar District Court in early January to explain why nobody from his firm turned up in court last week to defend a legal aid client.

A Castlebar man has received a suspended sentence for possessing drugs for sale or supply. Alan Boyle, aged 51, of McHale Road, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to possessing illegal drugs on two separate dates.

Two brothers who are alleged to be involved in a criminal feud with a rival gang in Galway have failed in a bid to have the terms of their bail amended.

A tourist caused serious injuries to a farmer and killed a large number of his sheep when her van veered into his vehicle.

A man who punched his wife in the face has received a suspended prison sentence. The defendant, who is aged 47, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault when he appeared before a sitting of Castlebar District Court.

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

A Kilmeena man has been banned after he drove while over the legal alcohol limit. Vincent McGlynn, aged 48, of Cross, Kilmeena, Westport pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drink driving and dangerous driving.

A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of a Mexican teenager who went missing while on a dream holiday to Mayo.

An Erris mechanic drove at speeds of more than 180km/h during a Garda chase, a court has heard. Ciaran Cafferkey, of Attycunnane, Belmullet pleaded guilty at Belmullet District Court to dangerous driving and failing to have insurance.

The proprietor of a pub in the Castlebar area has been disqualified from driving. Andrew Foy, 16 The Fairways, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to drink driving.

A judge has adjourned criminal charges against a man who had a row with a neighbour. John Keane, Cuiltrean, Clogher, Westport pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to criminal damage and assault.

A Westport man has been acquitted of motoring offences after a judge ruled there was a reasonable doubt in the case.

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.

A man has been fined for stealing alcohol from a Castlebar supermarket. Andrzej Dziewulski, aged 57, of Castlegrove, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to theft.

A retired Garda sergeant has been fined after his vehicle struck an elderly woman while she crossed the main street in Kiltimagh.

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 disqualified driver "ploughed" into another vehicle at a junction, a court has heard. Cristiano Alves, aged 41, of 108 Fionnuisce, Doughiska, Co Galway pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to dangerous driving and driving without insurance.

A Castlebar woman who was involved in a theft from a local department store has been fined. Rosie McDonagh, aged 53, of Manor Village, Castlebar pleaded guilty at the local district court to theft.

A well-known Mayo hotel has withdrawn an application for the renewal of a liquor licence after a local man objected on the basis that the premises are currently being used to house refugees.

A man has been given a suspended jail sentence after heroin was found at his home. George Kinsella, aged 51, of Corcoran Terrace, Ballina pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to possessing heroin.

A drunk driver has been disqualified for four years after he was found slumped over in his vehicle.

Several relatives of a man who drowned after he went missing from Mayo University Hospital (MUH) have asked to give evidence at an inquest into the cause of his death.

An Erris man stole a car and took it for a "good spin" before crashing it, a court has heard. Pat Flannery, aged 34, of Inver, Barnatra, pleaded guilty at Belmullet District Court to stealing the car.

A man has been put off the road for motoring offences. Michael Kelly, aged 58, Cloonbook, Brickens, Claremorris pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to drunk driving and careless driving.

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 Kiltimagh man has been given a suspended sentence for stealing scrap metal from a local community development group. Patrick Maughan, aged 62, of 12 The Fortlands, Kiltimagh, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to theft.

A coroner has urged Mayo County Council to erect barriers to prevent vehicles from accidentally entering the main river that runs through Castlebar.

A bus driver almost collided with three vehicles after crossing onto the incorrect side of the road. Aidan Murray, aged 75, of College House, St John’s College, The Folly, Waterford pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to careless driving.

A Swinford man who was caught for drink driving for the third occasion has been warned he may face a jail term.  Martin O’Hagan, aged 46, of Lislackagh, Swinford, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to the offence.

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

A man has been jailed for breaking into a property owned by someone who had recently died.