News - Bord na Mona
Step forward for proposed Ballyleague boardwalk project
The eco-friendly project would see access granted to traditionally hard to reach wetlands along the lake.
Jul 8, 2021 08:55
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
Dail hears extension of gas through Longford could offset loss of Bord na Mona jobs
The gas was brought initially from Athlone to ballymahon to service Center Parcs
May 19, 2021 12:21
Bord na Mona 'uninterested' in finding a workable solution to High Court ruling: TCCA
An issue over a special license through the Environmental Protection Agency was also raised by the company
May 7, 2021 17:56
LISTEN: Former Minister slams lack of progress on 'Just Transition'
Apr 29, 2021 13:41
Bord na Mona seeks contractors to carry out works at Derryadd site
The status of the project is uncertain until a judicial review into the planning granted last year is concluded by the High Court
Apr 26, 2021 08:15
Hopes for solution to turf cutting on Bord na Mona lands
The Turf Cutters and Contractors Association says the legal decision would affect 4,000 individuals
Apr 15, 2021 17:28
Six new full time positions offered in Lough Ree Access Service in Lanesboro
Mar 20, 2021 12:39
Local TD brands Bord na Móna decision over peat harvesting 'a betrayal'
A local TD is highlighting concerns that thousands of families will be affected by Bord na Mona plans over the future of peat harvesting.
Mar 18, 2021 13:16
IFA says it's essential Bord Na Mona engages with farmers directly on bog rewetting
Bord na Mona needs to continually engage with farmers with land close to bogs earmarked for rewetting, according to the IFA. Representatives attended the Oireachtas
Mar 3, 2021 17:51
IFA calls on farmers to attend virtual meeting on Bord Na Mona's peatlands rehabilitation project
The IFA are calling on farmers across the Shannonside region to attend a virtual meeting this evening to air concerns over a major Bord na
Feb 16, 2021 07:51
Minister urged to consider Lanesboro and Corlea for peatlands centre of excellence
Longford Fianna Fail Deputy Joe Flaherty is urging Minister Eamon Ryan to seriously consider Lanesboro and Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre as a possible location for
Feb 9, 2021 17:18
Peat briquettes to be phased out as Bord na Mona ceases all harvesting
Peat briquettes will no longer be made after 2024 while Bord Na Mona has ended all its peat harvesting operations in Ireland. The decision's
Jan 15, 2021 13:52
Environment Minister won't rule out future use for Lanesboro Power Station
The Minister for the Environment has not ruled out the future use of power stations in Lanesboro or in Shannonbridge. The West Offaly Power Station
Dec 11, 2020 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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