Appeal lodged against plans for betting shop in Athenry

Galway Bay fm newsroom - An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala against plans for a betting shop in Athenry.

The plan, led by Boyle Sports, would see a former Centra store at North Gate Street - that's currently vacant - transformed into a bookmakers.

Planners granted approval for the project in July - but an appeal has now been lodged with An Bord Pleanala.

A decision is due in December.

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