News - Lanesboro
Gardaí investigating fire at former convent earmarked for refugees
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a former convent in Lanesboro at around 9 o'clock last night.
Jan 17, 2024 13:52
Emergency services called to fire at Lanesboro Convent
It's believed the incident was quickly brought under control, with the building reported to be undamaged.
Jan 16, 2024 23:10
Green light for demolition of local power station
The planned demolition will include the boiler house, turbine house, bag filter house and associated 80-metre high stack among other structures.
Oct 19, 2023 13:08
Go ahead for upgrade of power lines in Roscommon
The development would involve works along the line between the substation in Lanesboro and the Sliabh Bawn substation at Tooreen.
Oct 16, 2023 07:45
Go ahead for further works at former Lough Ree Power Plant
EirGrid PLC are seeking significant energy infrastructure at the defunct Lough Ree power plant in Lanesboro.
Aug 18, 2023 11:11
Lanesboro to benefit from major EU funding
The town has been selected to benefit from the Just Transition programme funding, with the council also to receive ownership of the a building on the site of the former Lough Ree Power Plant.
Aug 17, 2023 13:03
Roscommon Gardaí arrest woman following alleged weekend assault
The air ambulance attended the scene but the extent of any injuries are not yet known.
Jul 4, 2023 07:46
More plans launched for redevelopment of former Lough Ree power station site
The station was decommisioned in December of 2020
Jun 26, 2023 08:16
Large turn out for local Darkness into Light events
Walks in Ballinamore, Lanesboro, Roscommon Town, Longford Town, Castlerea, and others all got underway just after 4am this morning with hundreds turning out.
May 6, 2023 08:45
Just Transition providing no tangible benefit for Lanesborough economy- Local Businessman
The local shopkeeper says the youth of the town are leaving in their droves.
May 2, 2023 17:49
EU fund to address Lanesboro issues following 2020 power station closure- Environment Minister
Eamon Ryan told Shannonside FM that towns like Lanesboro and Shannonbridge will not be left behind if they row in behind the funding programme.
Apr 28, 2023 14:50
Go ahead for plans to link local solar farm to national electric grid
The underground cable will link the renewable energy development near Kilashee to the nearby grid connection at Lanesboro.
Apr 21, 2023 07:33
Local organ recipients see major success at World Transplant Games
Participants in the World Transplant Games celebrate their gift of life through sport.
Apr 20, 2023 08:29
Road closure in place following road traffic collision near Ballymahon
The Lanesboro Road coming out of Ballymahon is currently closed and is set to remain so for the morning.
Apr 9, 2023 08:47Shannonside Newsletter
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