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Met Éireann has the latest on the stormy wintry weather spell

Heavy rain, sleet, hail and snow continue to feature in the Met Éireann weather forecast which says there are still no signs any significant easing up of a weather pattern that has lasted nearly three weeks and included two storms. Also read: 'Ball ...

26 Feb 2020 at 18:53

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Investigations begin into Asian clam

...River Basin Director, Amanda Mooney outlined the concerns caused by the discovery of clams in the hot water stretch of the RIVER SHANNON. â€œThe damage that can be done by the clams is horrendous and that is why there is an urgency to a swift response by all...

24 Sept 2014 at 14:30

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

...at the Lough Ree Power Plant in Lanesboro were suspended after concerns were raised over hot water discharges into the RIVER SHANNON nearby." “The ESB sought to apply for a new EPA licence which would solve the issue and allow the plant to re-open. However...

14 Aug 2019 at 08:47

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Mercy Secondary School initiative welcomed

... one of the largest whiskey distilleries in the world, Kilbeggan Race Course, the Royal Canal, the Grand Canal, the RIVER SHANNON, huge numbers of lakes and Abbeyshrule, just down the road from my own home, which is the tidiest town in Ireland.” Tourism...

25 Nov 2012 at 20:00

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Hugely successful 'Taste of the Lakelands' food fest in Longford

...which together with a local angling competition attracted over 6,000 visitors Last Thursday night along the banks of the RIVER SHANNON, the committee ran a Taste of the Lakelands Christmas Extravangza and they came from all over the region to sample the...

20 Dec 2016 at 13:00

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Pesticides detected in Longford water supplies

The detections were found in April and May of this year following one exceedance in the same supply for the entire 2018 season. Irish Water is aware that pesticides other than MCPA have been detected above the maximum permitted levels allowed for ...

23 Jun 2019 at 15:00

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Farmers protest at Longford information day

...in general. “We (IFA) have been a left a bit underwhelmed.” That feeling is one largely based on fears surrounding the RIVER SHANNON's present day water levels. Figures released from the ESB towards the end of the summer showed levels along the Shannon...

16 Sept 2016 at 17:00

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Top European Anglers heading for Lough Ree Coarse Fishing Festival

The most famous coarse fishing stretch of river in Ireland is hosting anglers from all over Europe on the bank holiday weekend in June for one of the best International fishing competitions staged on these islands. For the 3rd year in succession,...

18 May 2017 at 14:05

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‘Morally wrong’ that laid off Longford Bord na Móna seasonal workers left waiting over two months for Social Welfare payments

...Murphy’s comments come in the wake of the recent news the ESB has announced that based on current conditions on the RIVER SHANNON, ESB is now in a position to return the Lough Ree Power plant in Lanesboro to service. “I welcome the news that over the...

19 Sept 2019 at 17:24

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Gone fishing! Longford fisherman Andy Burnett lands an impressive Easter Monday haul on Lanesboro's famous hot water stretch

...was up early this Easter Monday and he netted a very impressive haul on Lanesboro's famous hot water stretch along the RIVER SHANNON. Lough Ree Lanesboro Angling Hub posted on their Facebook page: "Plenty of fish in the town this morning. The river is...

22 Apr 2019 at 13:30

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Large Ballymahon residence to go under hammer next week

The auction centres around ‘Ashville’, a magnificent residence at Lissanisky, Ballymahon which will be held at DNG Head Office, 30 Leeson Park, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 at 11am. The property is a superior six bed detached dormer bungalow extending to ...

18 Sept 2018 at 14:00

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Longford people urged to have their say as Waterways Ireland extends public ponsultation on Draft Byelaws

...Ireland Inspectorate, The Docks, Athlone. The proposed changes relate to Shannon Navigation Byelaws (including the RIVER SHANNON, Shannon-Erne Waterway, River Finn, and Ulster Canal) and Canal Byelaws (including the Grand Canal, Royal Canal, & Barrow...

09 Oct 2023 at 15:00

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