Swinford-based Councillor Michael Smyth has announced his early retirement from Mayo County Council.
He informed elected colleagues of his decision when he joined the local authority's monthly meeting online yesterday.
The Fianna Fáil member, who was first elected nine years ago, says having consulted with his family, colleagues and friends he intended to retire in the coming days.
On a personal level, he thanked the council executive and colleagues for their help, support, comradeship and friendship.
