Section of Mayo showpiece amenity temporarily closed off

A section of the Mall - Castlebar town centre's showpiece amenity - has been temporarily closed off to the public.

But it's only because new benches are being put in place for the benefit of the public.

The news has been welcomed by local Councillor Ger Deere who has been seeking the replacement benches.

He stated: "Since they were installed last year following the adoption by my motion by Castlebar Municipal District, they have proved a huge success.

"They are used daily by people enjoying a coffee, lunch or an ice cream.

"With the weather the way it is at the moment, more and more, are using these benches as well as the benches at Market Square.

"It is also great to see so many people using the outdoor dining facilities over the weekend too on Tucker Street."