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Six IDA visits locally between January and September

The purpose of these visits is to try to bring more foreign-direct investment to an area.

Jan 19, 2026 13:26

Former Drumcong Church Could Be Transformed Into Boutique Hotel

This unique building was built in 1976 by the parish of Kiltubrid, in the era of post-Vatican II.

Jan 19, 2026 12:34

Future new IDA Longford factory shows need for rapid progress on N4 roads project

At a meeting of Longford County Council yesterday, IDA management confirmed that the site, which is near Longford Town and within the N4 bypass, is in the final stages of being secured.

May 15, 2025 17:34

Longford needs worker infrastructure to support any new IDA Factory - Butler

Housing, entertainment and transport infrastructure must be increased in the county to support workforce growth.

May 15, 2025 14:14

IDA confirm site for Advanced Factory Building in Longford very close to being secured

The facility has long been called for by local representatives who believe the site could become home to a large scale employer in the county.

May 14, 2025 17:42

Ericsson announce massive multimillion euro investment in Athlone base

Ericsson employ 1,300 people in Ireland, with the majority based in Athlone.

Apr 24, 2025 07:12

IDA criticised for only carrying out one visit to Co. Leitrim last year

The purpose of these visits is to try to bring more foreign-direct investment to an area.

Feb 26, 2025 14:01

Plans for new advanced technology unit in Carrick-on-Shannon

The proposed development also includes 56 parking spaces, a bicycle stand, an electric vehicle charging station and solar panels.

Sep 18, 2024 13:09

Strong business interest in former Leitrim MBNA offices according to IDA

The building is now owned by Leitrim County Council and is called Carrick Business Campus.

Sep 3, 2024 13:29

Employee numbers at IDA companies in Leitrim triple over ten years

The IDA's head of regional development, Ray O'Connor, said they are employed in four companies in the county.

Sep 2, 2024 14:09

Athlone IDA staff plant 2,500 trees in new initiative

The community-driven initiative has already seen native Irish trees planted in 62 sites across the country.

Jun 3, 2024 12:45

Over 4,000 IDA supported jobs in the Shannonside region last year

The figures were revealed as part of a parliamentary question by Deputy Cathal Crowe to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney.

Jan 24, 2024 10:47

Planning sought for extension of footpaths and cycle lanes in Athlone

The proposed works would extend through IDA-owned lands towards the Old Rail Trail Greenway to the north of the site.

Oct 3, 2023 11:23

Hope remains for Longford IDA site according to Government Minister

Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.

Aug 22, 2023 17:22

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