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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
Food inflation expected to hit 3.5% by Christmas
Last year, turkeys started from around 13 euro at one supermarket chain, but prices at a number of retailers like Tesco and SuperValu are already higher this season - with a 9-kilo bird selling for 49 euro.
Oct 26, 2025 08:32
Popular Longford retailer to temporarily close its doors this weekend
Lidl Longford will shut at 6pm this Saturday but the retailer says this won't affect jobs at the site.
Jan 11, 2024 13:10
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Longford Chamber President says Argos closure is difficult for local workers
The announcement of the closures came as a shock to most people today
Jan 19, 2023 17:00
Carrick vying for friendliest place in Ireland tonight
Nov 12, 2022 10:51
Carrick on Shannon named one of top five friendliest places in Ireland
Two towns in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are hoping to be crowned Ireland's friendliest place in Ireland.
Oct 22, 2022 10:05Shannonside Newsletter
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