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Development works are being sought to address the repeating foul odour impacting residents in Ballymote.

Uisce Eireann are being called upon to act swiftly, and to investigate the issue in the Wolfe Tone Street area.

It’s understood that the problem has persisted over a number of years without a suitable solution to be found, with people resorting to opening all windows in an affected building.

Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey says the issue has gone on long enough and needs to be solved once and for all:

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Works needed to address foul odour in Ballymote

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Development works are being sought to address the repeating foul odour impacting residents in Ballymote.

Uisce Eireann are being called upon to act swiftly, and to investigate the issue in the Wolfe Tone Street area.

It’s understood that the problem has persisted over a number of years without a suitable solution to be found, with people resorting to opening all windows in an affected building.

Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey says the issue has gone on long enough and needs to be solved once and for all:

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