Damaged tree at showpiece Mayo location is to be felled

A tree damaged by wind at The Mall in Castlebar on Monday night is to be felled, Mayo County Council has confirmed.

A spokesperson for the authority stated: "We have assessed the tree and have no option other that to remove it.

"This will happen in the coming days and a replacement, similar tree will be planted early in the new year."

Councillor Ger Deere said it was a disappointment but looked forward to the tree being replaced as soon as possible.

Councillor Michael Kilcoyne, cathaoilreach, Castlebar Municipal District, welcomed the swift action by the council in dealing with the matter.