Gathering gets a warm welcome

The elected members of the Belmullet Electoral Area Committee gave a warm welcome to a presentation they received on next year’s Gathering celebrations. Sinn Féin councillor Rose Conway Walsh told the meeting that she welcomed the plans but thought that as much work as possible should be done between those organising it and local committees on the ground who annually organise small festivals that bring people home each year. Her sentiments were echoed by independent councillor Micheal Holmes. The members also suggested that a meeting be organised by the council’s organising staff in the Erris area so the general public could go along and voice their own ideas for the event. They were told that such a meeting could be arranged.