Concerns over Christmas lights in top Mayo tourist town

CONCERNS have been raised over the Christmas  lighting scheme in Mayo's leading tourist town.

The matter was highlighted by Councillor  Johnny O'Malley who cited the fact no funding had been set aside for the scheme this year by Mayo County Council.

Councillor Peter Flynn echoed his concerns in relation to the issue.

He said with Castlebar and Ballina due to switch on their festive lights next Friday, no such arrangements are in place for Westport.

He said he appreciated officials of Westport Municipal District will try to rescue the situation at this late stage.

But they were forced to do so under challenging financial restraints.