The new bridge will runs from Streamstown to Athlone Castle when operational
The naming of a cycleway bridge in Westmeath is 'not a priority,' according to a local councillor.
Debates have taken place in Athlone on what to name the 'new bridge', which runs from Streamstown to Athlone Castle.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Aengus O'Rourke says the first priority is getting the bridge built and get people using it.
But, he'd like to see the public consulted when it comes to assigning a name:
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