# Applegreen Mega Station Approved | Ireland News

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Podcast: [Ireland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ireland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596853)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:29:45+00:00
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## Resource

Galway County Council has approved a colossal new Applegreen service station near Ballinasloe — one of the biggest in west Ireland — complete with a 36-bay EV charger, dedicated HGV spots, a 1,000-square-metre facility, food outlets, outdoor seating, a kids’ play area, picnic zones, gas pumps, 83 car spaces, and even a car wash and solar panels. It’s set to transform Ballinasloe into a major M6 commercial hub, with 15 conditions attached. Meanwhile, a McDonald’s proposal is still under review, sparking debate over jobs versus local businesses — signaling Ballinasloe’s surge in investment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e48280d247cacc4

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