It was the source of a big debate at a recent meeting of local council members.
The construction of a windfarm in Leamonaghan risks destroying hundreds of years of history, according to a local councillor.
Ken Smollen brought a motion to a meeting of Offaly County Council suggesting the bog be excluded from consideration for wind developments.
It was narrowly defeated by nine votes to eight.
The Independent cllr says locals are disappointed with the outcome:
Missing Westmeath Teenager Found Safe And Well
Chloe Spencer had been reported missing since Sunday.
Uisce Éireann Faces €8.2m Charge For Shannon Pipeline In Offaly
Uisce Éireann could be charged as much as €100,000 per kilometre.
Arts Council Awards Over €17m In Funding To 220 Recipients Nationwide
Westmeath recipients will receive €126,500.
Regional Health Forum Chair ‘Shocked’ As Spending Powers Are Curbed
Day to day spending powers are being removed from four health regions.
Westmeath Council Approves 74 New Homes
Lacken Ventures Ltd are looking to build houses in Charlestown.
Westmeath Landlord Ordered To Pay €15k In Damages For "Egregious" Actions
Aida Cassiano was served a notice of termination for her rented Rochfortbridge home in October 2024.
Iarnród Éireann Adding Extra Trains For National Ploughing Championships
The National Ploughing Championships begin next week.
Ryanair Boss Compares Rival Airlines To Rapists Over High Fares
Michael O'Leary made the comments ahead of Ryanair's AGM.
