Local Government Department exploring possibility of new fire station in Athenry

Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Department of Local Government is exploring the possibility of building a new fire station in Athenry.

Minister Eoghan Murphy was in the town today to launch the new wastewater treatment plant.

He also visited the site of a proposed new fire station on the edge of Athenry town.

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon says he's confident Athenry will receive funding for a new state-of-the-art facility for Athenry's Fire Service.

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