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Unless the issue of overhanging trees is dealt with there could be a serious accident on the roads in Mayo, a councillor said this week, during a debate on a new hedge cutting policy for the county.

Mayo County Council has thrown its weight behind a call to bring Fleadh Cheoil na nEireann back to Ballina in the next few years.

Local Fine Gael Councillor, John Dolan, has called on the Athlone-Moate Municipal District (AMMD) to employ seasonal staff to help cover busy periods and holidays.

At a recent sitting of Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, requested that the local authority ensure all new LED street lighting are designed and of a colour that minimise disruption on insects, birds and small mammals.

At their monthly meeting this week the elected members of Mayo County Council paid tribute to the Mayo senior football team in their efforts to win the All Ireland Senior Football Championship, which ultimately came up short last Saturday - and they also hit out at criticism that had been levelled at the players on social media since the game.

Addressing his fellow elected representatives and members of the council executive during the recent monthly meeting of Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Fine Gael councillor, John Dolan, asserted the positives with regard to the provision of a playground within the Portlick amenity.

The phenomenon of ‘one punch’ incidents that has become increasingly common in public order offences can cost not only lives, but the possibility of a conviction that will end careers and travel hopes, a local Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

The maintenance of the town bridge which traverses the heart of Athlone was the topic of much discussion at the recent sitting of the Athlone Moate Municipal District.

Local Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, has reiterated her desire to maintain and develop public spaces within Athlone.