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.