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Pathways to Power' all the way to Lanesboro

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Pathways to Power' all the way to Lanesboro

The book entitled, ‘Pathways to Power: A History of Lanesborough Power Station’ charts the proud and colourful history of the Lanesboro facility, one of the country’s most significant peat power plants, and was ...

09 Nov 2018 at 13:00

Late Hillary O'Sullivan was a larger than life character in Lanesboro for decades

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Late Hillary O'Sullivan was a larger than life character in Lanesboro for decades

News broke of the death at Costello’s Nursing Home, Ballyleague of one of our favourite sons Hillary O’Sullivan, Main Street, Lanesboro on Sunday, May 26 last.  Predeceased by his daughter Kathleen, Hillary had been in failing ...

20 Jun 2019 at 16:27

Locals out in force in Lanesboro to clear snow drifts!

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Locals out in force in Lanesboro to clear snow drifts!

Cllr Mark Casey (Ind) who was also there said roads in the area were "very bad" today.   Cllr Casey also thanked those who supported this morning's cause at  Lehery Hill.   "Fair play to D Cronan Flood; Dearbhail Flood; Brigid Mullooly and ...

02 Mar 2018 at 13:07

Thumbs up given to proposed Lanesboro EirGrid development

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Thumbs up given to proposed Lanesboro EirGrid development

Lanesboro Substation connects Lough Ree Power Station to the national transmission grid, and distributes power to homes and businesses throughout Longford. The station also facilitates the movement of power from the west of Ireland to the ...

02 Aug 2017 at 13:00

Lanesboro stunned by drowning tragedy

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Lanesboro stunned by drowning tragedy

The married couple who tragically drowned in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday, March 31 last have been named as 39-year-old Frank Dunne and Alexandra Malkin-Dunne (34). Mr Dunne held close ties to Lanesboro/Ballyleague, ...

09 Apr 2017 at 14:00

Lanesboro Community College student receives highly commended in BT Young Scientist 2018

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Lanesboro Community College student receives highly commended in BT Young Scientist 2018

As expected the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience describing the atmosphere as electric.  It was a wonderful opportunity for all involved to present their projects to the public and to the judges.  On project stood out for ...

20 Jan 2018 at 12:00

Man and two children recovering after Lanesboro crash

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Man and two children recovering after Lanesboro crash

The incident happened along the Rathcline Road, near Lanesboro shortly before 10am last Friday. The 34-year-old driver and his two passengers, a seven year-old and one-year-old, were taken to hospital with non ...

08 Nov 2017 at 17:00

Funds raised in memory of Lanesboro man, Fergus Feeney

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Funds raised in memory of Lanesboro man, Fergus Feeney

Fergus passed to his eternal reward, peacefully, in the presence of his family, at Rose Lodge Nursing Home, Killucan after a short illness on Thursday, June 28. Photo: The late Fergus Feeney.  The money was presented to ...

21 Aug 2018 at 17:00

Lanesboro Triathlon Club in search for new members

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Lanesboro Triathlon Club in search for new members

The evening will also see the launch its Zero2Tri programme with the objective of taking beginners in all or any of the three disciplines and developing them into triathletes ready to compete at the Two Provinces ...

14 Jan 2018 at 12:00

Pictures: Taste of the Lakelands Food Festival in Lanesboro a huge success

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Pictures: Taste of the Lakelands Food Festival in Lanesboro a huge success

In the next issue of the Longford Leader, one of our Aisling Festival Supplement reporters speaks to Ciaran Mulloolly about the festival and its importance for Longford's tourism industry. Also within the ...

15 Oct 2017 at 14:00

Traditional Horse Fair returns to Lanesboro

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Traditional Horse Fair returns to Lanesboro

The fact that the horses are back on the street from the corner up to the church means that it is family friendly with access along the footpath and full vision of the horses. “It's great to be able to ...

11 May 2018 at 15:00

Late Mattie Connor, Lanesboro worked his farm diligently and had a great interest in community events

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Late Mattie Connor, Lanesboro worked his farm diligently and had a great interest in community events

Wednesday, December 5 proved to be a very sad day for the community of Lanesboro/Ballyleague when news broke of the death at Inis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague of Mattie Connor, Cashelbeg. ...

12 Dec 2018 at 21:36

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