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THE community spirit and endeavour that has powered the opening development of Gort River Walk has “blown us all away”, according to one community activist. A wave of volunteers, supported by Galway County Council and other agencies has helped complete the first three kilometre section of the Gort River Walk from trail head to the railway bridge and back. The second phase of this exciting community project is a bridge that will create a 3.5 kilometre loop. Community activist, David Murray said locals and visitors can scarcely believe the dramatic transformation of what was previously a “repulsive field”. “People just couldn’t get their heads around that such a beautiful, vibrant amenity was possible with a few steps from the town. As a community, Gort had lost its connection to the river for decades. “A town dump created close to the river in the 1980s, the destruction of Gort Mill and installation of Gort Mart, severed that connection and created a …
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