New home for Scouts in Ballina

THE Scouts in Ballina are getting a new home.

Lands at Belleek – 0.30 hectares – is to be leased to Scouting Ireland, 5th Mayo Scout Group by Mayo County Council.

The 45-year lease was approved by members at their monthly meeting yesterday (Monday).

Proposing the lease, Councillor Seamus Weir said this was a 'great project' and he'd be delighted to see it start very soon.

Councillor Mark Duffy agreed it would be a great asset while Councillor Annie May Reape was delighted the Scouts have found a home at last.

“It is good news,” she said.