Key tourism appointment announced for Mayo municipal district

A TOURISM officer and events facilitator has been appointed to the Castlebar Municipal District.

Former businessman Mick Baynes will take up the role from February 4 and will be based at the Linenhall Arts Centre in the county town.

The appointment was confirmed by the Castlebar Tourism Group following an interview process.

The group consists of representatives of tourism skakeholders in the town.

As well as running the Castlebar Tourism Office on a full-time basis, he will facilitate organisations holding local festivals, assisting in co-ordinating with Mayo County Council, Castlebar Municipal District, An Garda Siochana and other agencies.

News of his appointment has been warmly welcomed in the community where he is held in very high regard.

Mr. Baynes is wished every success in the key role.