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

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

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

Longford County Council could receive a once-off payment to make up for the loss of rates.

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

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.

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