Job losses feared as Roscommon betting shops under closure threat
Ladbrokes decision to close 39 of its 100 betting shops in Ireland.
A number of jobs are under threat in County Roscommon following Ladbrokes decision to close 39 of its 100 betting shops in Ireland.
The UK firm has a number of shops operating in the county, including in Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen.
It’s understood that the betting group has started the process of informing staff of its proposal. A total of 226 jobs nationally are understood to be at risk with the closures expected to take place by the end of May.
It's understood that that the planned closures are due to sustained cost pressures, changes in customer behaviour and the growing competitive threat from the unlicensed market.
The Roscommon Herald is awaiting a response from Ladbrokes in relation to how many shops will be affected in the county.
