News - Business
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 08:34
Roscommon's last remaining travel agents set to close later this year
Miriam and Francis Gannon have run Gannon Travel in Castlerea for the past 31 years but are set to retire in December.
Apr 16, 2025 13:41
Local business owners not pursuing shoplifters due to low chance of conviction
That's according to Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill, who raised the issue in the Seanad.
Apr 10, 2025 13:46
Two Roscommon food businesses issued with closure orders last month
They were among seven closure notices issued by the Food Safety Authority nationwide in the month of March.
Apr 10, 2025 11:25
Local companies set to be hit hard by Trump tariff fallout
The Government says Europe needs to respond calmy and maturely to the US President’s announcement.
Apr 3, 2025 13:29
Local Enterprise Week kicks off across the Shannonside Region
Dozens of events will take place across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon this week focused on local businesses.
Mar 3, 2025 07:42
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.2m in rates last year
Roscommon County Council was due to collect €12.7 million in 2024 - but only €11.5 million was paid.
Feb 6, 2025 13:51
Longford business reopens after being severely damaged by Storm Éowyn
Owner Laura Shaw says that due to the fact that the structures are temporary, it's not possible for them to be insured.
Jan 29, 2025 14:48
Longford councillor calls for supports for storm-affected businesses
Peggy Nolan says she's been in touch with her Fine Gael colleague, Deputy Micheál Carrigy, about the issue.
Jan 27, 2025 09:49
New Year plans to rejuvenate Roscommon Chamber of Commerce
Local business people say the group has declined in recent months but plans are in place to kick start it again.
Jan 1, 2025 11:17
President of Carrick Chamber says 2024 was a good year for the town
Finola says 2024 was a decent one for business in Carrick.
Dec 27, 2024 09:52
Campaign launched to attract more visitors to Roscommon over Christmas
Tourism Officer Lisa Joy says Roscommon has plenty of restaurants, pubs and speciality shops for visitors.
Dec 25, 2024 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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