‘Victory for the grassroots’ after Green’s U-turn on Moyross road

The Moyross community is celebrating a “victory for the grassroots” after Green Party leader Eamon Ryan signed off on a promised road which is integral to developing the community.

The Green Party’s decision came after pressure mounted on Eamon Ryan over his failure to progress a link road between Coonagh and Knockalisheen at Moyross, Limerick.

Fr Pat Hogan of Moyross told The Irish Catholic that everyone is “pleased and relieved that the battle is over”.

“The grassroots spoke up, not just Moyross but the whole of Limerick so why would they be against it,” Fr Hogan said. “It brings a lot of potential for jobs, for industry, for all kinds. As it turns out there’s very strong interest in bringing stuff here.

“There’s a report of one hospital coming in, building houses and there’s other stuff interested as well,” he said. “It’s a victory for the grassroots.”