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Green Party members defend ‘workable’ proposals amid turf ban row

Green Party politicians have hit back at critics of plans to curtail the commercial sale of turf, calling it a “life-saving” measure. The leader of the Green Party said on Tuesday that the proposal, which has attracted the ire of some backbench TDs ...

26 Apr 2022 at 11:03

National News

New 4-part TG4 series exploring Ireland's peatlands to air this April

A new 4-part series exploring Ireland's complex relationship with its peatlands will air on TG4 this April. An Fód Deireanach, or The Last Sod, will be presented by author and presenter Manchán Magan as he takes viewers on a visually informative ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:57

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WATCH: Leaping lizards - look who popped in to visit popular Longford tourist attraction

As the country sizzled in glorious sunshine and sales of 99 ice creams and chilled drinks went off the charts, the professional tour guides at one of Longford's most popular tourist attractions - Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre - welcomed an ...

25 Jul 2021 at 21:00

National News

€20m funding approved to conserve 'vitally important' blanket bogs in Ireland

Over €20m in funding will help conserve Ireland's "vitally important" blanket bogs. That's according to the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, who launched the €20.6million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature ...

13 May 2022 at 16:36

Northern Ireland

I’ll never give up hope his body will be found, says sister of Columba McVeigh

The sister of one of the final of Northern Ireland’s Disappeared to remain missing has said she will never give up hope or stop praying that he will be found. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was murdered and ...

31 Oct 2023 at 00:01

National News

Humphreys announces plan to turn Irish bogs into 'ideal locations for recreational use'

The Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced an initiative to develop outdoor recreation activities on Irish bogs. Minister Heather Humphreys announced the new approach today (May 31) with a view to boosting ...

31 May 2023 at 12:26

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Bog pictures wanted! Show us what's to see working on Longford's Costa Del Sod this year

Turning, footing and drawing turf on the bog has been one of the few reasons people were exempt from the Covid-19 2km and subsequent 5km restrictions. Also read: 20 things your aul lad said to you on the bog growing up So ...

03 Jun 2020 at 14:36

Local News

Sell out run for much anticipated Longford production of 'Cardboard Coffin'

Drama in south Longford is in a very good state as a local production has already sold out a three nights Bog Lane Theatre in advance of the show. 'Cardboard Coffin' is a deep, dark and thought-provoking play telling the ...

03 Oct 2024 at 10:00

Local News

Successful One Act Drama Festival staged in Longford

Bog Lane Theatre was the venue for another very successful Ballymahon One Act Drama Festival. The 2024 iteration of the celebration of one act drama saw companies from all across make their way to the intimate midlands ...

22 Nov 2024 at 08:00

Arts & Entertainment

Bugsy Malone- Let's do Bugsy! goes down a treat at Ballymahon's Bog Lane Theatre

Having spent just 5-days Summer Camp working on the script, songs and drama the gang were outstanding for the two shows. "Well done to everyone on what was achieved in a week! Great shows!" said Carmel Maye-Burke ...

13 Jul 2018 at 13:00

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'Cardboard Coffin': A deep and powerful performance at Ballymahon's Bog Lane Theatre

'Cardboard Coffin' is a deep, dark and thought-provoking play that tells the story of a sad and lonely man called Johnny, expertly portrayed by actor Jude McLynn. He ends up alone on the streets, reflecting on a ...

14 May 2018 at 17:00

Features

Twenty things your aul lad said to you on the bog growing up

Clearly not impressed with the condition of the turf after being reliably informed that she was ready to foot. 'Sure, Jazus, you'd have to peel that out of the ground, the state it's in.' 2. The midges, Jazus ...

08 Apr 2017 at 15:10

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