News - Peat

Local councillor says peat removal will damage local roads
Cllr Tom Crosby claims Bord na Móna has sold over 80,000 tonnes of peat to a company in County Tyrone.
Oct 23, 2023 09:29
Environment Minister to launch EU Just Transition Fund in Longford today
Local Councillors are set to grill the Minister when he addresses Longford County Council later.
Apr 28, 2023 08:27
Local company exploring willow as peat alternative to keep business viable
Kevin Mahon from Klansman Deilmann says the lack of any real alternative to peat is a huge issue
Jan 26, 2023 18:04
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
Almost €170 million in EU funding to reduce fossil fuel reliance announced for midlands
169 million euro will be directed towards the Irish midlands to help the region move away from fossil fuel industry.
Nov 29, 2022 17:29
Longford County Council to impose weight limit on road used for peat transfer
Ten truck per day are removing peat from the bog to other locations across the country.
Sep 27, 2022 09:40
Councils should not have to enforce turf advertising rules: Local Councillor
The Leitrim Councillor fears new turf rules will damage relationships between councils and the public.
Aug 23, 2022 13:38
Local firm gets permission to apply to to be allowed cut peat again
The company has been given the green light for the second time this year to apply for special permission.
Aug 15, 2022 12:28
Just Transition Commissioner calls on EU to 'loosen' rules around funding by EU
The Roscommon native feels there is too much red tape around applying for funding to the EU Just Transition fund.
Jun 9, 2022 14:06
Local peat firm wins first step in extraction process
The application was made in July 2020 but only this month received notification from the planning inspectorate.
May 30, 2022 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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