The head of Ballymore Properties says he's 'very encouraged' with progress in developing Ireland's first 'Green City' in Athlone.
Sean Mulryan was speaking yesterday after he received the Freedom of Roscommon from the county council.
The Oran native has plans to turn Athlone into a carbon-neutral city with a population of 100,000 people by 2040.
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Those in attendance at yesterday's ceremony in Aras an Chontae were told about his business success as well as his support for local and international causes.
Mr Mulryan said he felt it was important to give back to the places he's called home:
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Commenting on Ballymore's plans for Athlone, he said he was confident the project was moving in the right
