Mayo cathaoirleach calls for big election turnout on Saturday

THE cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council has tonight extended best wishes to the 15 candidates contesting the general election in the constitution.

Councillor Brendan Mulroy said: "I want as chairman of Mayo County Council to take this opportunity to wish all the candidates taking part in the general election in Mayo on Saturday the very best of luck.

"It takes a brave person to put their name on a ballot paper.

"We live in a democracy so please go out and vote."