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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 the...

06 Oct 2022 at 08:00

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Budget 2023: Specific package of €1.3 million for Longford to replace rates income lost through Lough Ree Power Station closure

...on providing key services to all citizens of Longford. “This money replaces the rates income lost through the closure of LOUGH REE POWER STATION. “As Minister for Local Government and Planning, it is imperative to me that Local Authorities are appropriately resourced...

27 Sept 2022 at 23:15

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Massive battery energy storage facility planned for Longford as ESB applies to demolish Lanesboro power plant

...and services. (see full details below). ESB announced their intention to apply for permission to demolish the existing LOUGH REE POWER STATION in Lanesboro and to develop Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the site in last Wednesday's 'Longford Leader'. See...

05 Apr 2022 at 19:35

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First ever launch from new Lough Ree RNLI boathouse

On Friday last (April 1) the volunteer crew at Lough Ree RNLI performed the first ever launch of the charity’s lifeboat ‘Tara Scougall’ from it’s newly commissioned boathouse at Coosan Point, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Launched just before 5pm the ...

04 Apr 2022 at 13:36

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Longford public online presentation on green energy opportunities under Just Transition

Longford County Council is inviting local stakeholders to join a public information session this week on a feasibility study that is underway in response to Just Transition. The session will present the study scope, its objectives, and its ...

24 Jan 2022 at 21:00

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Appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála against plans to develop Longford battery energy storage system

...Bord Pleanála against the decision of Longford County Council to grant planning permission for the demolition of the LOUGH REE POWER STATION in Lanesboro and the development of a battery energy storage system on the site. On December 8 last, subject to 15...

17 Jan 2023 at 17:14

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

...year 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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Lanesboro and Shannonbridge power stations could have 'central role' during energy emergencies - Minister Eamon Ryan

Two closed peat-fired power stations in the midlands could be repurposed to tackle potential electricity shortages, according to the Minister for Climate and the Environment Eamon Ryan. Speaking to the Farming Independent this week, he ...

12 Oct 2021 at 11:30

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Longford senator hits back at €3m Local Property Tax deficit claims

... Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan over the financial loss incurred by the closure of LOUGH REE POWER STATION. "I highlighted numerous issues including match funding for projects, jobs, the proposed ESB €500,000 contribution...

19 Jul 2021 at 12:30

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PICTURES | Wonderful atmosphere as St Patrick's Day parade makes welcome return in Lanesboro and Ballyleague

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery The St Patrick’s Day Parade made a welcome return to the streets of Ballyleague and Lanesboro on Friday last. This gallery of photos, captured by Longford Leader photographer Syl ...

23 Mar 2023 at 17:27

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Moves to bring large scale solar farm to Longford moves step closer

... Treanboy, Newtown, Ballynakill, Bunacloy to the national grid via the proposed transformer compound at LOUGH REE POWER STATION. This development will consist of the installation of a TRAFO Transformer Compound on private lands at...

06 Apr 2023 at 11:00

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Mullooly sets pulses racing at Longford launch of new book ‘The Future is Now’

...to write for a man who witnessed at first hand the economic devastation brought about by the closure of ESB's LOUGH REE POWER STATION. The former Midlands Correspondent with the State broadcaster understandably cut a proud and excitable figure as...

22 Sept 2023 at 13:00

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