News - Business
Turkish group completes takeover of major local employer
Cimsa bought a 94.7 per cent stake in the company in August 2024.
May 28, 2026 17:41
Local retailers urged to stop using banned single use plastics
A national campaign was launched earlier this week aimed at eradicating banned items for sale and supply.
Apr 28, 2026 18:24
Cllr concerned some local businesses may close in 2026 due to costs
Fianna Fáil's Seamus Butler believes the minimum wage increase and the auto-enrolment pension scheme may cause problems for local businesses.
Jan 5, 2026 13:12
Calls for multinationals in Leitrim to pay fairer commercial rates
The council is proposing to hike rates for all businesses by 5 per cent next year.
Nov 9, 2025 13:16
Local man says it's becoming increasingly difficult to run a business in Ireland
The government have come under fire following Budget 2026 with many business owners citing a lack of support.
Oct 12, 2025 08:37
Longford councillor says minimum wage increase 'too big' for businesses
The minimum wage is set go up by 65c to €14.15 per hour.
Oct 8, 2025 13:25
Some local businesses could be in line for a financial boost
The appeals process allows businesses misclassified during the original Increased Cost of Business grant registration to apply.
Jul 24, 2025 13:44
Leitrim Council urged not to grant one-off casual trading licences
A Fine Gael councillor brought forward a motion ahead of a busy festival in Drumshanbo.
Jun 24, 2025 13:30
Hopes a new leaseholder will take over Ballaghaderreen bar and restaurant
Durkin's of Ballaghaderreen has been managed by Patrick Sharkey for the past five years.
Jun 24, 2025 13:11
Minister Burke welcomes new research on business sustainability
Data by the Department of Enterprise shows 83 percent of business owners believe sustainability is important to them on a day to day basis.
Jun 14, 2025 08:43
Funeral of Longford hotelier and businessman to take place today
Tributes have been paid since he passed away at the weekend. Christy Maye had a long and successful business career.
Jun 3, 2025 07:23
Almost 1,500 Shannonside businesses awarded Power Up grants
The grant was announced in last year's Budget to help the hospitality, retail and beauty sectors.
May 30, 2025 13:42
Longford-based food tech business has sights on further expansion
School meals provider, Food Village, has invested €3 million in a production facility on the Athlone Road in Longford town.
May 30, 2025 13:06
Funeral of popular Athlone businessman taking place this morning
Paying tribute to Mr Kelly on social media, Roscommon councillor John Keogh described him as 'absolute and thorough gentleman'.
May 2, 2025 08:34Shannonside Newsletter
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