News - Power station

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

Protest held at gates of former Lanesboro power station

Members of the public are calling for the re-opening of the plant due to the current energy concerns.

Oct 3, 2022 13:11

Planning lodged for further rehabilitation of Lough Ree power station ash disposal site

The power station has been linked with re-opening due to the energy crisis.

Sep 8, 2022 09:23

Application to demolish Lough Ree Power station in Lanesborough

The iconic power station building closed a year and a half ago

Apr 5, 2022 07:39

Longford council to seek meeting with ESB to discuss help for Lanesboro

There's a lot of concern in the Lanesboro area that the local economy will continue to suffer from the loss of ESB and Bord Na Mona jobs without anything being developed to replace them

Nov 15, 2021 07:51

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

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

Lanesboro locals get ready to say final goodbye to Lough Ree Power Station

The countdown is continuing this lunchtime to the closure of the Lough Ree Power station in Lanesboro which is due to stop production mid-afternoon.

Dec 18, 2020 12:03

End of an era as Lough Ree power station to close today after 62 years

Lough Ree Power Station in Lanesboro closes today bringing an end to 62 years of electricity production in the small town on the Roscommon/Longford

Dec 18, 2020 09:37

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