News - Bord na Mona
Plans approved for new walking trails on former Longford rail line
Longford County planners granted planning permission with 10 conditions attached.
Dec 6, 2024 07:54
Consultations to take place on proposed wind farm on Roscommon border
The joint venture is still at the early stages of development and both stakeholders say the number, location and height of turbines has yet to be determined.
Nov 5, 2024 13:47
Tributes being paid following passing of well-known local entrepreneur
The former CEO of Bord na Móna and well known local businessman has passed away.
Jan 8, 2024 12:25
Local councillor says peat removal will damage local roads
Cllr Tom Crosby claims Bord na Móna has sold over 80,000 tonnes of peat to a company in County Tyrone.
Oct 23, 2023 09:29
Bord na Móna to seek permission for rentention of wind monitoring mast in Longford
The mast measures 100 metres in height and is located at Lough Bannow Bog in Derrynaskea.
Oct 20, 2023 16:33
CSO data reveals 15% of local homes heated by burning peat
Nationally, close to 68,000 households still burn peat for warmth.
Jun 1, 2023 13:37
Last remaining Irish peat briquette plant to close today
It was due to close down later this year.
Jun 1, 2023 08:45
Lanesboro businessman says area totally let down since loss of power station
Joe O' Brien, who runs a shop in the centre of Lanesboro says the area has been decimated in the last two years.
Dec 9, 2022 17:59
Green light for demolition of Lough Ree Power Station
The peat burning station in Lanesboro was shut in 2020 following 62 years of electricity production.
Dec 9, 2022 12:27
Longford County Council to impose weight limit on road used for peat transfer
Ten truck per day are removing peat from the bog to other locations across the country.
Sep 27, 2022 09:40
Just Transition Commissioner welcomes funding boost for local opportunities
The fund available for projects to tap into has effectively been doubled.
Jul 29, 2022 14:05
Wind farm opposition unphased by Bord na Mona engagement
Bord Na Mona announced in March that it would be submitting plans again this year and the community sessions are part of their consultation phase.
Jun 28, 2022 18:01
Job creation is priority for new Roscommon Cathaoirleach
The Annual General Meeting of Roscommon County Council took place yesterday afternoon
Jun 28, 2022 07:25
Local TD hopes communities who surrendered bogs will get help under new regulations
The government has committed to a u-turn on plans by the Greens to ban the sale of turf.
Apr 25, 2022 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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