Shannonbridge and Lanesboro are facing challenges brought about by the sudden decision to close their peat-fired power stations. They believed they had until 2030, when many workers would be near retiring age. Now the plants are to close next year
The ESB Lough Ree peat-burning plant in Lanesboro. ESB management will close the plants at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro after the government opted to end the harvesting of peat in the region
Thursday 14th November 2019. Shannonbridge, County Offaly. The ESB Shannonbridge peat burning plant. ESB management will close the plants at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro after the government opted to end the harvesting of peat in the region.The ESB had sought planning permission from An Bord Pleanála for the Offaly power station to transition from peat to biomass over a number of years, but the company’s application was rejected. The decision to close the plants is expected to affect up to 80 jobs in the area, while a further 1,000 Bord na Móna workers who rely on the plants will also be potentially impacted.Photo:Barry Cronin/www.barrycronin.com 087-9598549 info@barrycronin.com - Wilkinstown, Navan, County Meath, Ireland.
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Eoin O'Hara
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Thursday 14th November 2019. Shannonbridge, County Offaly.Cllr. Mark Casey pictured outside the Lough Ree ESB Power Plant in Lanesborough, County Longford.Photo:Barry Cronin/www.barrycronin.com 087-9598549 info@barrycronin.com - Wilkinstown, Navan, County Meath, Ireland.
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Eoin O'Hara
