APPEALS BOARD RULES OUT NEW SPORTSGROUNDS FOR GALWEGIANS RUGBY CLUB

Date Published: 23-Apr-2009

There's bad news for 500 rugby players at Galwegians Club with news that An Bord Pleanála has refused to allow the club build new facilities.Rhatigan Developments were granted permission by the County Council to build a new clubhouse and grounds for Galwegians at Brownville Bushypark.The National Roads Authority lodged an appeal to An Bord Pleanála citing concerns about the impact of the new grounds on the safety of the N59.The Appeals Board has now overturned the go-ahead for the new grounds saying the development would contravene the County Development Plan.The Board also cited reasons regarding traffic safety and a speed limit along the road.Galwegians Rugby Club had hoped to move to Bushypark because its current location at Glenina can no longer cater for the large number of members.