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19/09/2012
Row Erupts Over Boyne Bridge Renaming
A plan to rename the M! motorway Boyne Bridge in honour of Mary McAleese, in recognition of her peace efforts, has caused a row to break out between the two councils that the bridge spans.
The bridge crosses over the boundary between Counties Louth and Meath.
The mayor of Drogheda, County Louth, said he would boycott a ceremony to re-name the bridge in honour of Mrs McAleese.
Mr Bell said Meath Council had decided to re-name the impressive 350-metre bridge without consulting his council.
Meath Council had proposed 16 October as a provisional date for the ceremony.
However, Mr Bell, a Labour councillor, said there had been no public consultation on the re-naming of the bridge and he would not attend the ceremony.
Meath Council said it would work with their Louth opposite numbers to resolve the matter.
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The bridge crosses over the boundary between Counties Louth and Meath.
The mayor of Drogheda, County Louth, said he would boycott a ceremony to re-name the bridge in honour of Mrs McAleese.
Mr Bell said Meath Council had decided to re-name the impressive 350-metre bridge without consulting his council.
Meath Council had proposed 16 October as a provisional date for the ceremony.
However, Mr Bell, a Labour councillor, said there had been no public consultation on the re-naming of the bridge and he would not attend the ceremony.
Meath Council said it would work with their Louth opposite numbers to resolve the matter.
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