ATHENRY BUSINESSMAN TAKES ON COUNCIL OVER BOLLARDS

Date Published: 12-Mar-2012

A butcher in Athenry has set up a petition against the erection of bollards on Church street.

Michael Walsh says the move will cost him and other businesses in the area, as the bollards stop short term parking along the street.

The bollards are a permanent solution to the double yellow lines that previously failed to stop vehicles parking along each side of the one-way street.

Michael Walsh claims he was only given one and a half days notice of the works, and has now set up a petition at his shop that customers and visitors can sign.

County Councillor Peter Feeney says the work is necessary to improve safety for pedestrians.

There are also plans to build a 130 car parking facility close to the pitch in Athenry, but that could take up to three years to complete.