New fencing being erected along Mayo greenway walk after urgent appeal

New fencing is being erected between the greenway walk and a dangerous section of the Castlebar Town River.

An urgent appeal was issued after a tragedy occurred at the location last July.

A petition was launched on social media calling on Castlebar Municipal District to carry out the works.

Concerns were raised in the petition in respect of the danger posed to local children playing football and other games within close proximity to the river due to the poor standard of fence.

A number of local elected representatives had also raised concerns in respect of matter, describing the old fence as completely inadequate.