Eirgid lodges plans to upgrade 22 miles of power line in county

Eirgrid has lodged plans to upgrade more than 22 miles of 110 kV overhead power line from Athlone to Lanesboro.

The operator is seeking permission from Roscommon County Council to carry out the upgrade.

The works also involve the provision of fibre communication connection and the replacement of almost two hundred wooden poles.

The work is planned for Monksland, Knockcroghery, Moher, Gardentown, Toberreeoge, Toberdan, Feamore, Corraclogh, Kilteevan, Kellybrook, Srah, Corboley, Curry, Cloontogher, Derrycarbry, Carrigeens, Cloonaddra, Clonsellan, Lisfelim, Coolshaghtena, Cornamart, Meehaun, Bredagh, Cornaseer, Barry Beg, Barry More, Coolaphubble, Lisnahoon, Corramore, Kellybrook, Cappalisheen, Anrittabeg, Cartron, Flegans, Ballinlig, Lisnarriagh, Ballyclare, Clooncraff, Ballyleague, Carrick, Clooneigh, Carrigan More, Derrinturk, Moyvannan, Killiaghan and Gort, County Roscommon.