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A History of Castlebar – Municipal Government 1613–2014 provides the first comprehensive history of Castlebar’s urban government over four hundred years. Historian Noël Campbell explores the evolution of local administration, documenting the changing responsibilities, achievements, and challenges faced by successive governing bodies while revealing how civic leadership influenced the growth of the town.

Set against the backdrop of Ireland’s wider political and social history, the book examines the development of municipal institutions, public services, infrastructure, and community life. Campbell highlights the contributions of councillors, officials, and local leaders whose work shaped Castlebar into the thriving county town it is today.

Richly researched and carefully documented, this volume is an important contribution to Irish local history. It is ideal for readers interested in municipal government, County Mayo, genealogy, and the historical development of Irish towns.