Athenry to host march to show support for Apple

A solidarity march will be held in Athenry on Sunday to show support for Apple’s planned development of a major data centre in the town.
It comes as the tech giant has asked the High Court to fast-track a legal challenge which has stalled its plan to build the €850 million centre.
Last month, two applications to seek a Judicial Review of the decision by An Bord Pleanála to allow the Data Centre, were granted in the High Court.
Two locals are seeking a Judicial Review of the An Bord Pleanála decision.
A third person, who it’s understood lives in the east of the country, is seeking a second Judicial Review.
The solidarity march will get underway at 11.45am on Sunday at the Railway Station and will move to the Square.
It’s led by the newly-formed ‘Athenry for Apple’ group.
Athenry councillor Peter Feeney says the investment and jobs are badly needed and the march aims to send a positive message to Apple.