Advertisement
News

We can't go back to the drawing board in Ballaghaderreen - Roscommon council boss

Jun 5, 2025 13:29
By Eoghan Murphy
Share this article
We can't go back to the drawing board in Ballaghaderreen - Roscommon council boss
Roscommon council chief executive Shane Tiernan was at the official opening of Arigna Discovery Park today

Businesses are angry about the €4.5 million public realm project, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.

Roscommon County Council says it won’t be going ‘back to the drawing board’ over the controversial upgrade of Ballaghaderreen.

Businesses are angry about the €4.5 million public realm project, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.

Protests have been ongoing for the past 13 weeks, and mediation talks are ongoing between the council and traders.

Advertisement

But council chief executive Shane Tiernan is ruling out major change – with planning permission granted.

He spoke in detail about the controversy to our reporter Eoghan Murphy today:

Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus