Broadcasting to the Border Counties, Midlands and West, Shannonside Northern Sound.

LISTEN: Longford man (70) loses almost €200,000 in forestry in Storm Eowyn

People travelled from throughout the Shannonside region and further afield for the meeting in the Landmark Hotel.

Feb 19, 2025 00:34

Large attendance expected at Irish Forest Owners meeting in Carrick tonight

Around €1 billion worth of forestry was knocked down around the country during Storm Éowyn.

Feb 18, 2025 09:37

Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'

Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.

Feb 14, 2025 13:50

Public meeting organised by IFO to be held in Carrick on Shannon

The event, which will take place next Tuesday evening in the Landmark Hotel in Carrick on Shannon, is aimed at people who have had their forests damaged by recent storms.

Feb 11, 2025 13:37

Tánaiste confirms Government considering legality of planting trees near powerlines

Simon Harris was questioned on the issue by Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice in the Dáil

Feb 7, 2025 08:52

LISTEN: Farmers need pounds, shillings and pence, not a taskforce - Fitzmaurice

A forestry taskforce was set up by the government in response to the recent storms - which badly affected forests.

Feb 6, 2025 14:17

Leitrim councillor calls for change regarding forestry

Large parts of the county remains without power due to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

Jan 31, 2025 13:58

Minister urged to bring state bodies together to tackle problem forestry

Leitrim councillor Enda McGloin raised the issue at last week's meeting of concerned citizens in Ballinamore.

Jan 30, 2025 14:42

Leitrim Councillor calls for army to be deployed to help clear fallen forestry

Councillor Maeve Reynolds believes that the ESB are having to spend too much time clearing trees and should be helped by the Defence Forces.

Jan 29, 2025 17:32

Calls on forestry companies to cover costs for extended power outages

Hundreds of homes in Boyle and surrounding areas were left without electricity for a week, due to Storm Darragh.

Dec 22, 2024 12:06

Local elections candidate calls for ban on new forestry in Co. Leitrim

Leitrim is the county with the most forestry cover in Ireland, with 20 per cent of the county covered in trees.

May 14, 2024 13:26

Local Councillor calls for clarity on ESB plans for future storms

Brendan Barry has called on Minister responsible for the forest service to explain what has been done to protect electricity lines from falling trees.

Feb 21, 2024 13:50