Plans lodged for new fire station in Loughrea

Galway Bay fm newsroom- Plans have been lodged for a new fire station in Loughrea.

The new building would be located at St. Lawrence's Field's at Athenry Road, opposite the Loughrea Hotel.

The multi-million euro facility would be a significant upgrade on the existing building at Barrack Street, which has long been described as no longer fit for purpose.

But while locals welcome a new fire station, not everyone is happy with the proposed location.

A public meeting held last week heard claims the site at Athenry Road is an important green area for the town.