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Judge concerned about rising drug problems

EXPRESSED CONCERN Judge Fiona Lydon. A DISTRICT court judge has commented that she is very concerned at the level of drug activity in Co Mayo, saying she believes it is escalating. Judge Fiona Lydon made her comments at the May sitting of Belmullet ...

18 May 2022 at 13:43

Westport

Plans revealed for the future use of Westport Courthouse

The future of Westport Courthouse was the subject of a lunchtime update on Friday. The event was organised as part of Heritage Week 2025. First built in 1841, the building primarily served as a courthouse, as well as being used for election counts ...

25 Aug 2025 at 20:00

Belmullet

My heart will remain in Mayo says Judge Lydon as she prepares to leave county

A DISTRICT Court judge says her heart will remain in Co Mayo as she prepares to leave the county to take up a similar role across the border in Co Galway. Tributes have been paid to Judge Fiona Lydon who is spending her last week as the district ...

14 May 2025 at 19:30

Castlebar

Man jailed for abusing gardaí and staff in Mayo hospital emergency department

A MAN who abused hospital staff and gardaí while intoxicated in the Emergency Department of Mayo University Hospital was sentenced to two months imprisonment last week. Bernie Corcoran (32) of Cregaun, Ballinasloe, Co Galway appeared before ...

10 Jun 2025 at 17:12

Castlebar

Rugby fans to enjoy pints for Connacht game at home of Mayo GAA

Mayo rugby fans attending the historic Connacht v Munster rugby game in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park at the end of March will be able to enjoy a pint after a licence was granted to serve alcohol. An application for an occasional licence ...

20 Mar 2025 at 10:42

Castlebar

Man charged with two counts of rape in Mayo town

A MAN has been charged with two counts of rape and attempted strangulation of a woman in a Mayo town in 2023 and 2024. The 34-year-old man who canned be named due to reporting restrictions appeared before a sitting of Castlebar District ...

18 Jun 2025 at 20:00

Crime

'Smishing' text message scams are rampant admits Mayo detective

A MAYO detective has admitted that 'smishing' scams whereby scammers use text messages to fraudulently obtain bank account details to steal money are rampant. Detective Garda William Grant made the observation at a sitting of Castlebar ...

10 Apr 2025 at 16:30

Claremorris

Mayo County Council paid out €803,842 in settlements for footpath falls in 2024

Mayo County Council paid out over €800,000 in settlements to people who brought cases in relation to slips and trips on footpaths in the county in 2024. In response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Independent councillor Patsy ...

10 Apr 2025 at 17:30

Local News

Mayo records 125 percent increase in shoplifting offences since 2003

Mayo has recorded a 125 per cent increase in convictions for shoplifting, according to figures from the Central Statistics Offie(CSO). The figures, which examine the number of shoplifting offences within the county since 2003, ...

07 Apr 2025 at 15:59

Claremorris

Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of Mayo GP

A MAN appeared before a Mayo court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a GP in Ballinrobe last year. Roman Klapper of 1A Pearce Terrace, Westport appeared before Castlebar District Court where he was served ...

04 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Westport

Four men appear in court accused of intimidating Mayo families over drug debts

TWO Dublin men were remanded in custody after it is alleged they travelled to Mayo to intimidate the families of young people who have a drug debt. Marcel Szpajda (24) of Golden Ridge Close, Skerries Road, Rush, Dublin ...

06 Jan 2026 at 17:30

Castlebar

Couple avoid prison after theft of cosmetics worth over €2,000 from Mayo store

A COUPLE who helped steal over €2,000 worth of perfume and aftershave from a Mayo store by concealing them in a child's buggy both received a five month suspended prison sentence. Iulian Samu (23) and Lorena Voins ...

07 Jan 2026 at 20:00

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