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Large crowds turn out in Lanesboro for Lough Ree Pike Classic

The atmosphere was electric and the locals were out in force to welcome anglers, ministers, TDs and fishing enthusiasts alike to the picturesque south Longford area. Local area representative in Lanesboro, Cllr Gerald Farrell said the Festival was a ...

28 Jun 2018 at 13:00

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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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Lough Ree International Pike classic this weekend

The ‘Lough Ree Angling Hub’ are to play host to their eagerly anticipated ‘The Lough Ree International Pike Classic 2019’ this weekend. The competition, which has been organised by Camlin and District Anglers for the Lough Ree Angling hub, will be ...

12 Sept 2019 at 16:35

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Lanesboro Power Plant Closure: Future liabilities must be addressed, says Colehill Councillor Mick Cahill

Bord na Móna was established to develop communities in the poorer midland areas through creation of employment. Sustainability of these communities is enabled via a creation of sustainable employment. A changing environment means that sustainable ...

22 Nov 2019 at 16:00

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Bord na Móna to press ahead with Derryadd wind farm despite development levy hike

County Councillors voted to introduce a charge of €70,000 per Megawatt (MW) for non domestic wind turbines at its monthly meeting last night (Wednesday). That came on foot of an appeal by Cllr Mark Casey who called on his fellow councillors to ...

15 Mar 2018 at 13:49

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Demand for Minister to intervene in Longford Bord na Móna jobs crisis

Trade union Unite today (Sunday) has called on the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, to intervene in the crisis at Bord na Móna following the breakdown of talks between management and unions ...

21 Jul 2019 at 15:52

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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 ...

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

It is “morally wrong” that seasonal workers at Bord na Móna in Lanesboro, who were recently laid off, have been left waiting over two months for Social Welfare payments. Local Fianna Fáil TD, Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the ...

19 Sept 2019 at 17:24

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PICTURES | Dumping an unfortunate by-product of Covid-19 in county Longford

There’s no denying that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact across the country in recent weeks, with the entire nation going into lockdown less than two weeks ago. But there are a range of other issues that have ...

08 Apr 2020 at 13:00

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Annual Bin It! campaign kicks off with visit to Longford Schools

A total of 51,101 students have taken part since the campaign first began in 2006 and the aim of the campaign is to educate and raise awareness of issues surrounding litter and correct litter disposal among students. ...

13 Nov 2018 at 11:15

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

Longford and Lanesboro is a haven for fishing enthusiasts and during this beautiful spell of weather, there is plenty of fish in these waters! Well known Longford fisherman Andy Burnett was up early this Easter ...

22 Apr 2019 at 13:30

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Flaherty confident Longford commercial rates shortfall issue will be resolved

Longford / Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty is confident that the Department of Housing & Local Government will step forward and compensate Longford County Council for the €1m loss in rates arising from ...

28 Oct 2020 at 13:35

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