Funding sought to repair Mayo roads impacted by N5 construction

Funding has to be sought to upgrade side roads used during the construction of the new N5 between Turlough and Westport.

The request came from Councillor Martin McLoughlin.

The Islandeady area was particularly affected, he said, having the longest stretch of the new road.

The people there had suffered a lot and had gained nothing as they can't get onto the new road.

Councillor Blackie Gavin agreed that he wanted to see the roads done as soon as possible.