MAIN BRIDGE IN LEENANE COLLAPSES

Date Published: 18-Jul-2007

The bridge in the centre of one of Connemara's best known villages has collapsedThe arched bridge in the centre of Leenane fell apart this evening due to the river under it over-flowingNo one was injured in the bridge collapse, but it's causing serious access problemsThe bridge, which is on the main N59 road, allows access onto the Westport RoadIts collapse will put several hours onto all local journeys