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Local MEP urges Bord na Móna to respond to rewetting concerns

Farmers around Ballyleague and Strokestown are concerned their land will be flooded by the rewetting process.

Sep 1, 2025 17:44

Local TD critical of European Commission legal move on Irish bogs

It's as the Irish State has been referred to the European Court of Justice by the European Commission over the use of bogs.

Mar 14, 2024 12:58

Several walking and running events planned for Longford

Several walks and runs will take place in the coming weeks.

Jul 22, 2023 08:31

Environment Minister to launch EU Just Transition Fund in Longford today

Local Councillors are set to grill the Minister when he addresses Longford County Council later.

Apr 28, 2023 08:27

New rules on turf selling to come into effect in October

The original plans for the legislation caused uproar in the rural community.

Aug 23, 2022 08:52

Local firm gets permission to apply to to be allowed cut peat again

The company has been given the green light for the second time this year to apply for special permission.

Aug 15, 2022 12:28

Just Transition Commissioner calls on EU to 'loosen' rules around funding by EU

The Roscommon native feels there is too much red tape around applying for funding to the EU Just Transition fund.

Jun 9, 2022 14:06

Local activists urge public to join campaign to protect turf cutting rights

The RIO is set to hold public meetings across the region in the coming weeks.

May 5, 2022 17:19

Local TD hopes new motion will clarify turf ban confusion

While the Environment Minister is said to have an issue with the motion, Government will not oppose it.

May 5, 2022 13:39

Local TD calls on government to halt plans to ban sale and supply of turf

The government will crackdown on the sale or supply of turf from this Autumn under new plans.

Apr 11, 2022 17:14

Local councillor says those caught dumping should face prison sentence

Dec 10, 2021 13:36

Roscommon TD wants Bord Na Mona to fulfill promise of bog rehabilitation jobs

The rehabilitation work on the bogs was specifically funded to secure short term employment for Bord Na Mona workers but to date just 152 jobs have been offered out of 350 potential positions

Jun 28, 2021 17:17

Irish Wildlife Trust reveals multiple breaches of turf cutting laws on Roscommon SAC bogs

An environmental advocacy group claims that turf cutting is being carried out at several special areas of conservation in the Shannonside region - despite being illegal

Nov 12, 2020 17:26

Bord na Mona to suspend peat harvesting and focus on bog rehab projects

Born na Mona is suspending its peat harvesting activities and prioritising peat rehabilitation. The Department of Climate Action and Environment says an enhanced bog rehabilitation

Jun 16, 2020 15:11

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