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Carrigy backs south Longford economic regeneration drive

...and Ballyleague. "Both these villages are currently undergoing the Just Transition process and with the imminent closure of LOUGH REE POWER STATION this will be great opportunity for these two communities to continue to work together in a co-ordinated approach to help...

11 Aug 2020 at 18:00

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An Taisce objection hindering re-opening of Lanesboro power station and putting jobs at risk

The Government has been slammed for standing aside and allowing An Taisce to dictate policy and the pace of transition when it comes to the Midlands. Fianna Fáil Deputy Barry Cowen was commenting as An Taisce said it will be objecting to a proposed ...

14 Aug 2019 at 08:47

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Bord na Mona turnover increases by €26m

The net profit at Bord na Mona fell by 50 percent to €17.3 million from €35 million for the year to March 2015, according to its latest annual report which was published on Monday. The company’s figures included the write-down of the value of two ...

30 Jul 2016 at 09:00

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Top European Anglers heading for Lough Ree Coarse Fishing Festival

...3rd year in succession, the event is being staged by the Lough Ree Angling hub at the hot water stretch beside the ESB LOUGH REE POWER STATION at Lanesborough on the Longford-Roscommon border on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th. With a cash prize of 3000 Euro this event is...

18 May 2017 at 14:05

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Momentum gathered in Lanesboro

...the day with fishing competitions, a Nature Woodlands walk with Nature Conservationist Sue Moles and a tour of the famous LOUGH REE POWER STATION. Brendan Bowyer later provided the musical entertainment in town and as organiser Joe O’Brien explained: “Brendan Bowyer...

08 Aug 2013 at 12:00

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Longford-Westmeath TD hails Just Transition 'provisional offer' boost for local projects

In total 16 projects have been listed under this round of provisional offers. They include the Lough Ree Technology Cluster Study by FDT Consulting Engineers and PM Limited, PolySafe by RR Power Projects, and the Athlone Co-Working Hub. Deputy ...

11 Sept 2020 at 19:00

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Closure of Power Stations will have much wider implications for local economy

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Robert Troy, has said the closure of Lanesboro and Shannonbridge Power Stations with a combined 80 job losses will have much wider implications for the entire Bord na Móna network ...

08 Nov 2019 at 14:41

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Giveaway budget hailed as Longford senator calls for clarity over Lough Ree power station rates shortfall

... called for "certainty" that a €1.3m package to counterbalance commercial rates losses brought about by the closure of LOUGH REE POWER STATION this year would be replicated until at least 2026. "The decision to close the power station and the resulting loss in...

06 Oct 2022 at 08:00

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'Sounding the Shore' film screening and audio event

As part of Heritage Week 2018, the final public event of 'Sounding the Shore' will take place at Safe Harbour, Rindoon, St John's, Lecarrow, Co Roscommon on Saturday, August 25 from 9pm to 11pm. Also read: Funds raised in memory of ...

21 Aug 2018 at 11:18

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Did ESB 'orchestrate energy crisis', Midlands TD asks in Dáil

...which led to the company facing fines of €4m. "Last December, it shut down the West Offaly power station and the LOUGH REE POWER STATION in the midlands, removing 228 MW of generation capacity," Deputy Cowen said. “Will the Minister of State please...

04 Nov 2021 at 17:14

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Meeting sought to tackle Asian clam problem in Lanesboro

...compete with native species. Apart from the adverse ecologocial impact it could have, it also poses a problem for LOUGH REE POWER STATION, as the shellfish can block pipes which discharge into the river.

27 Apr 2016 at 20:00

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On top of Covid-19 this is another hammer blow for the region as Bord na Móna to lay off 230 workers this month

Bord na Móna plans to lay off up to 230 workers at the end of the month, a meeting of Offaly County Council heard this afternoon. Cllr Eamon Dooley said permanent and seasonal employees will be affected and the company will write ...

20 Apr 2020 at 23:55

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