News - Lanesboro
Local council could receive power station rates top-up in 2022
Longford County Council could receive a once-off payment to make up for the loss of rates.
Sep 29, 2021 17:06
Local energy expert feels Lanesboro Power Plant could help avoid Winter crisis
There could be major outages between now and 2026.
Sep 29, 2021 13:19
Significant delays to plans to demolish Lanesboro power station
Despite hopes to the contrary, a series of internal reports commissioned by the ESB found that the plants would need to be entirely demolished
Sep 29, 2021 07:56
Surf and turf centre could help regeneration of Lanesboro Ballyleague
The plans are all being considered as a means of helping the local areas in the wake of the closure of the power station and Bord Na Mona works
Sep 27, 2021 13:49
Major extension approved for Longford secondary school
Five new classrooms for the popular south Longford school have been approved.
Sep 24, 2021 15:47
Athlone women raise thousands for charity in 10 hour lake swim
Athlone women Serena and Karen enjoy a regular swim at Coosan Point in the shadow of the emerging Lough Ree RNLI boathouse which is due for completion next month.
Aug 30, 2021 11:17
LISTEN: Lanesboro short film wins a Pinewood studios award
"Snámh" will be screened live in Pinewood studios next year and in Hollywood after that.
Aug 21, 2021 12:41
Weather forces cancellation of Longford Live and Local weekend concerts
By the time it finishes, Longford Live and Local will have seen over 50 live outdoor music events having taken place in towns and villages around County Longford.
Aug 6, 2021 17:46
Longford senator calls on ESB to invest in the community of south Longford
The funding would be used to help the communities in south Longford following the closure of the Lough Ree Power station last year.
Jul 15, 2021 07:34
Longford business man believes Shannonside region will benefit from remote working
Since the pandemic working remotely from home has become the norm for so many people.
Jul 6, 2021 09:17
Lanesboro group disappointed by confirmation that power station will be demolished
The power station stopped working last December
Jun 18, 2021 16:47
Lanesboro power station site to be developed as renewable energy centre
The power station in Lanesboro ceased operating last year and while local people would like to see the building retained for some other purpose the ESB says it must be demolished
Jun 18, 2021 13:46
Calls for local councils to work in tandem on boardwalk plans for Lanesboro
The boardwalk project is seen as a great potential boost for the area but there's concern that it won't get the proper funding and support unless Roscommon and Longford councils work in tandem
May 17, 2021 13:38
ESB denies it is looking for five million euro Just Transition cash back
Barry Cowan had accused the company of attempting to take the money back in the Dail during the week
Apr 30, 2021 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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