The Chief Executive of Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber of Commerce believes that an economic boom could take place in the next 18 months.
Businesses in Leitrim's county town are hoping to reclaim some of the lost trade due to the pandemic over the next three weeks ahead of December 25th.
Paul O'Brien admits that traders have endured a very difficult year but that 2021 will bring hope if a vaccine proves successful and life can return to close to normal.
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He feels that with a drop in spending this year - people will be eager to splash the cash in the coming months if they get a chance to.
