Feighan welcomes planning for Aldi in his native Boyle
Fine Gael TD, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the decision to grant planning permission for a new Aldi store in Boyle.
The decision by Roscommon County Council to grant planning permission on Patrick Street, Boyle, to Aldi to develop a new store has been warmly welcomed by Minister of State, Frank Feighan — a native of the North Roscommon town.
“This is really good news for the town, which will see a brand-new modern supermarket as part of a mixed-use development that includes the demolition of derelict buildings and structures and the refurbishment of five houses along Patrick Street.
“When completed, the project will employ 30 people, and my hope is that the development will create more "footfall" in the town, which I hope will benefit other shops and businesses nearby.
“We all recall the 1970s and 80s when Boyle was a leading shopping town in this region, drawing people from North Roscommon, South Leitrim and Sligo, and beyond.
“Recent developments and investment by my government and Roscommon County Council are having an impact, including the redevelopment of the old Royal Hotel, the new streetscapes, and the development of the new town centre library are just a few,” he explained.
The Sligo-based FG TD went on to say that he was in constant contact with senior officials at Roscommon County Council, urging them to take every funding opportunity for projects around the town of Boyle.
“With such magnificent assets like King House and Lough Key Forest Park, my wish would be to see a hotel in the town. Hopefully that opportunity will come along but, in the meantime, I hope this news today will act as a catalyst for further town centre regeneration and investment in Boyle”, concluded Minister Feighan.
