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IN recent years one of the most prominent outlets in Shannon Town Centre was the Iceland store, but it closed its doors yesterday, despite workers not having received notice. The shutters were down at the shop this morning and a typed notice displayed on them read, “Unfortunately Iceland Shannon has been closed and staff temporarily laid off as of today 07-09-23. “Sorry for any inconvenience caused. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support throughout the years.” Other Iceland stores across the country also closed yesterday and the Independent Workers Union issued a scathing statement, claiming that the company had not given its employees any warning. “Today, all remaining Iceland Stores across the Republic of Ireland, have been closed. The workers were given no notice of closure, and were told via phone call to “vacate the premises and collect all personal belongings”. They have now been placed on “temporary” lay-off, alongside their colleagues who have also been on …
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