Galway Bay fm newsroom - A major re-development of the Sportsground at College Road in the city is planned.
Connacht Rugby has revealed plans for a 30 million euro redevelopment which will transform the facility inro a 12 thousand capacity stadium and high-performance training centre.
It's understood Connacht Rugby are to meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about the plans.
Galway West T.D Hildegarde Naughton says she has organised a briefing in Leinster House later this month to try and gain support from Oireachtas members for the plans.
Connacht Rubgy has been in contact with local residents and a full public consultation will take place in the coming weeks.
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