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Monday, 14 September 2026 12:35

The training exercise will take place from today until Wednesday.

The Defence Forces is advising the public of a training exercise planned for the Midlands.

It will take place at the Lanesborough Power Station on the Roscommon/Longford border and runs from today until early Wednesday afternoon.

Military personnel and equipment will be present in the area and nearby.

Blank ammunition and fire-based training aids may be used but no live ammo will be on site.

The army has reassured locals the exercise is carefully planned to avoid disruption.

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