Call for probe into vandalising of Mayo election posters

THE cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District has called for a garda investigation into the vandalising of election posters at Westport Road in the town.

Councillor Michael Kilcoyne said it is disgraceful the manner in which a number of candidates' posters were damaged at the location.

"We live in a democracy and I am disappointed that this kind of destruction of election posters took place. It's wilful vandalism at its worst. 

"I condemn it out of hand and I call on the local garda authorities to investigate it," he added.