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Drainage works begin near flooded Roscommon farmland amid farmer concerns

Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the move is critical to protect farms ahead of winter.

Nov 8, 2025 15:36

Fire Service deployed to North Longford village after bog blaze reignites

Bog fires are known to burn and smolder underground, and can be extremely difficult to fully put out without heavy and prolonged rain.

May 13, 2025 16:17

Local Junior Minister feels new turf rules are a good compromise for everyone

The new rules are understood to be made legally binding on October 31st.

Jul 15, 2022 13:22

Former Environment Minister feels turf controversy will do more harm than good for bogs

A vote on a Sinn Fein Motion opposing Eamon Ryan's legislation is planned for this evening.

Apr 27, 2022 17:01

Rural government TDs to meet with Eamon Ryan over turf ban

Rural TDs across the divide are said to be angry at the Green's proposed Turf ban.

Apr 26, 2022 07:25

Cautious welcome for possible resumption of peat harvesting

Thousands of tonnes of peat have been imported into the country which has been criticised.

Nov 16, 2021 13:09

Part 8 notice published for Mid Shannon Wilderness Park in Longford

The development of walking and cycling trails across the country in recent years have proved hugely popular with the public as a safe place to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors

Sep 24, 2021 13:47

LISTEN: Ancient pagan idol found in Roscommon bog

The Gortnacrannagh Idol was carved just over 100 yrears before St Patrick came to Ireland and is likely to be a pagan deity

Aug 13, 2021 13:12

IFA says up to 10 years is needed to allow peat extraction

A protest was held outside the Convention Centre in Dublin today to highlight the threat to thousands of jobs.

Jul 13, 2021 17:23

Animal charity horrified as distressed dog dumped in Roscommon bog

The animal was found by volunteers yesterday ina very distressed state

Apr 16, 2021 13:22

€40,000 for community bog projects across Roscommon

A total of €40,000 is being allocated to five community peatland projects in Roscommon. The funding is being made available as part of the

Feb 22, 2021 16:39

Video goes viral showing man confronting alleged illegal dumpers in Shannonside lane

A video showing a man allegedly confronting illegal dumpers in the Shannonside region has been viewed over thirteen-thousand times this week. The footage, uploaded

Jul 10, 2020 18:30

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