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Work to alleviate flooding in West Offaly due to start in 2021

Issues relating to flooding in west Offaly were raised in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) with the head of the Office of Public Works (OPW). Deputy Brian Stanley, the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, raised the issues recently where he ...

17 Nov 2020 at 16:58

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Work to alleviate flooding in West Offaly due to start in 2021

17 Nov 2020 at 22:48

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Offaly gets €800,000 to tackle bog roads problem

The deep layer of peat that lies beneath much of the road infrastructure in Offaly has been very problematic over the years because it leads to the road surfaces rapidly subsiding and deteriorating. Local councillors have been arguing for ...

05 Apr 2022 at 19:40

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Unions call on Minister to act on demolition of midlands power plants

CALLS have been made on the Environment Minister to confirm there's no intention to demolish the Shannonbridge and Lough Ree power plans until a study into their ‘future potential’ has been conducted. This follows the opening of a ...

25 Sept 2020 at 14:55

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Emergency bailout filled hole in Offaly council's budget

OFFALY County Council would not have been able to bring in a balanced budget for next year without last weekend's confirmation of a €3.3m Government bailout. The council was facing a massive shortfall because of a nosedive in ...

03 Nov 2020 at 16:59

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Offaly gets large funding boost to tackle bog roads problem

07 Apr 2022 at 10:59

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Plans unveiled to use power station site in Offaly for emergency power generation

An application has been made to generate electricity from the site of a former peat fired power station. West Offaly Power in Shannonbridge was closed in 2020 as part of the government’s move away from peat fired ...

23 Feb 2023 at 09:44

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Bord na Mona chief says lay-offs go ahead despite planning decision

THE lay-off of 230 workers at Bord na Mona is likely to take place even though the company has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanala to resume harvesting peat. The An Bord Pleanala decision, not expected ...

06 May 2020 at 01:46

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Offaly ballet dancer selected for prestigious Irish National Youth Ballet

Eva Sullivan from Offaly has been selected to join Ireland's prestigious youth ballet company, the Irish National Youth Ballet (INYB). As part of INYB's 30th anniversary performances, Eva will represent the ...

20 Oct 2024 at 10:08

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Lay-offs will 'likely remain in place' says Bord na Mona

BORD na Mona has said the temporary lay-off of employees “will likely remain in place” even though An Bord Pleanala has made a decision which will lead to a resumption of peat harvesting. The company ...

06 May 2020 at 11:12

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ESB turns down Offaly pleas for more funding

THE ESB has flatly refused to increase a €5m grant for the Midlands in the wake of its decision to close the power stations in Shannonbridge and Lanesborough. The plug will be pulled on the two ...

03 Nov 2020 at 15:56

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Minister praises Offaly community groups and charities for 'magnificent effort' during Pandemic

THE magnificent effort and the invaluable assistance from community groups and charities was highlighted during an official visit to West Offaly on Thursday last. Minister for Community ...

09 Mar 2022 at 20:43

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