News - Lanesboro

Environment Minister admits local power station may be needed to assist in energy crisis

Eamon Ryan says several options will need to be looked at to help keep Ireland only the grid

Oct 12, 2021 13:08

A recruitment campaign to become a retained firefighter is underway in County Longford

Oct 9, 2021 10:42

Diversions between Lanesboro and Longford for the next fortnight

The diversions will be in place each weekday for the next fortnight

Oct 5, 2021 08:50

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