What has become of Mayo's bandstand proposal?

by Auld Stock

WHAT has become of the proposed bandstand which was to be erected on Castlebar’s Mall?

Nothing, it appears, from what I can tell.

In fairness to Councillor Martin McLoughlin, he has raised the matter on several occasions at council meetings.

We have some outstanding musicians in Castlebar, as well as a Town Band, and it would be nice if a stand was erected on the Mall where they could play on a regular basis.

Mayo Concert Orchestra, based in Castlebar, is one of the leading musical groups in Ireland.

One of the pioneers of brass bands in Castlebar was a man named Mullen, a member of the British army.