Confusion In Westmeath As Misspelled Place Name Appears On Signs

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It's ignited a debate over what the correct spelling actually is.

There's confusion in Westmeath over whether a local town has been renamed...

New signs have appeared on the M4, directing motorists towards Coralstown - spelt C-O-R-R-E-L, compared to the more widely used C-O-R-A-L spelling.

The National Roads Authority is responsible for signage on Ireland's motorway network.

Local Labour councillor Denis Leonard says it's a mistake that's commonly made in Ireland, but feels it's important it's rectified:

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has explained the incident, and says the town is spelt C-O-R-R-E-L in the name and place directory, the legal directory which they have to follow when erecting signs.

The TII have made no promise to amend or alter the spelling.

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