Mayo island to be linked to mainland by cable car

The Minister for Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Eamon O’Cuív has given the go ahead for a cable car to be constructed between Inis Bigil, in County Mayo and the mainland.

The Minister has instructed Mayo County Council to proceed with contracts for the project.

The initiative has suffered a number of setbacks, however Minister O’Cuív, says he hopes the scheme can be moved on without further delay.