Fresh safety concerns over busy Mayo town junction

Fresh concerns have been raised over the busy junction at Hopkins Road, Duke Street and Market Square in Castlebar town centre.

Many motorists coming from the Hopkins Road direction appear not to be aware that they need to stop and yield right of way to traffic approaching Market Square from Duke Street.

A cyclist went close to being knocked down over the weekend by a car which pulled out onto Market Square without stopping.

There have been a number of similar incidents at the local in recent weeks due to the ongoing confusion.

"It will be too late to address the matter when somebody gets seriously injured," a concerned local citizen stated.