A junior government minister says the planning approval for an Aldi store is 'absolutely fantastic news' for Boyle.
There's widespread delight in north Roscommon with the news.
It's almost a year since the German retailer lodged these plans with Roscommon County Council.
Concerns were raised during the planning process about the impact it would have on bats, badgers, a historic mansion and other retailers.
But the council has finally now granted permission, involving a supermarket and the refurbishment of five houses on St Patrick Street.
Minister of State and Boyle man, Frank Feighan, is among those welcoming it:
Local woman Jane Suffin says there's a great atmosphere in Boyle today:
Local councillor Sean Moylan is the cathaoirleach of Boyle Municipal District:
Roscommon County Council has attached 36 conditions to the planning approval, which have not yet been released.
The decision could be appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
