News - Lough Ree Power station
100 people attend public meeting about future of Lough Ree Power Station
Leitrim businessman JJ O'Hara outlined plans for a national fire testing centre among other projects.
Jul 21, 2026 07:22
Hopes start-up project could lead to job creation at former power station site
That's according to a local MEP ahead of a meeting with ESB Chief Executive Paddy Hayes this week.
Apr 21, 2026 16:59
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
Just Transition Fund should be wide ranging for region argues Professor
Dr Schuitema says that locals must see that their visions for their communities are understood by decision makers.
Jun 13, 2023 17:18
Calls for funding guarantee to compensate loss of rates after power station closure
Senator raised the issue in the Seanad this morning.
May 30, 2023 13:49
Permission to demolish local power station appealed to An Bord Pleanála
The peat burning station in Lanesboro was shut in 2020 following 62 years of electricity production.
Jan 18, 2023 13:12
ESB welcome approval to redevelop Lough Ree Power Station
ESB say there are fully focused on delivering a five-fold increase in renewable electricity generation by 2030 in line with its Net Zero by 2040 strategy.
Dec 12, 2022 07:34
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
Planning granted for further restoration of Longford Ash Disposal facility
12 conditions are attached
Nov 22, 2022 11:18
Plans must be readied to re-activate Lough Ree Power Station- Local Minister
The Power Station must be considered for use if the country is facing severe power shortages this winter according to Minister Burke.
Sep 6, 2022 13:39
Local power station not a solution in solving energy crisis - Flaherty
Planning permission has been sought to demolish Lough Ree Power Station.
Apr 5, 2022 17:25Shannonside Newsletter
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