NEW ATHENRY LINK ROAD TO BOOST ECONOMY IN THE TOWN

Date Published: 06-Nov-2009

Buinesspeople in Athenry have given a broad welcome to a new new link road which was opened this morning.

Mayor of County Galway, Tom McHugh, offically opened the Raheen Link Road earlier.

The road, which cost 1 point 1 million euro was built by J.J Rhattigan and Sons.

It links the Ballygurraun Road and Turloughmore road via the former IDA Business Park road.

Local businessman, Lester McNamara, says it will free up congestion in Athenry town, boosting the local economy.