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Energy plant 'could devalue homes' in Ballymahon, meeting hears

Feb 27, 2026 13:22
By Eoghan Murphy
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Energy plant 'could devalue homes' in Ballymahon, meeting hears
Over 100 people attended a public meeting about the proposal in Ballymahon last Thursday night

Nephin Renewable Gas intends developing an anaerobic digester in the Longford town.

Concerns have been raised a waste-to-energy plant in Ballymahon could devalue homes in the area.

Nephin Renewable Gas intends developing an anaerobic digester in the Longford town.

Shareholders at Ballymahon Mart recently voted in favour of leasing a site for the development.

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Over 100 people attended a public meeting in Cooney's Hotel last night.

Chairman Eugene Murphy says around 60 per cent of people were against the plant - he outlines some of their concerns:

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