Civic reception for retired Mayo star Keegan

LEE Keegan's contribution to Gaelic football is to be acknowledged in his home town of Westport.

The recently retired inter-county player is to be accorded a civic reception by the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District.

The idea was mooted by cathaoirleach Councillor Christy Hyland at a meeting of the local authority yesterday (Monday), who said it was only proper that a civic reception be held to express thanks to him for his contribution to the game.

The current All-Ireland junior club football champions, Kilmeena, are also to be accorded a reception by the municipal district at the end of February to mark their achievements.

The reception to the team, who were recently presented with the Meitheal Award by the Mayo Dublin Association, was proposed by Councillor Johnny O'Malley.