Theft of lifebuoy along Mayo Greenway condemned

A lifebuoy ring has been stolen from its stand along the Greenway between Castlebar and Turlough.

It was taken at a location between the first red bridge and where the big green fence starts.

The matter has angered local Councillor Ger Deere.

He stated: "Why anyone would take this is beyond belief? It is even written on it, 'a stolen buoy is a stolen life'.

"With more and more people outside since Covid and all of us trying to live an outdoor summer, more people will be taking to water - so this kind of behaviour could potentially lead to the loss of a life."

*If you see anyone interfering with safety equipment, please contact An Garda Síochána and notify Water Safety Ireland immediately on www.watersafety.ie/buoys/.