Leitrim Post
Appearance
Type | Weeklynewspaper |
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Format | Tabloid |
Owner(s) | River Media |
Founded | 2007 |
Ceased publication | 2009 due toGlobal Reccesion |
Headquarters | Carrick-on-Shannon,County Leitrim |
Circulation | 4,014 |
Website | leitrimpost |
TheLeitrim Postwas a local newspaper coveringCounty Leitrimin northwestIreland.The paper was one of a series published in the region byRiver Mediaand stable-mates included theDonegal PostandSligo Post.For the first half of 2007 the paper's circulation figures averaged at 4,014,[1]The newspaper followed the same template as other papers in the River Media group which focus on lifestyle stories and an emphasis on sport. It was based inCarrick-on-Shannonand competed with another paper called theLeitrim Observer.TheLeitrim Postceased publication in 2009 due to a fall off in advertising revenue and a reduction in staffing levels that left it incapable of competing in the market.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ABC Certificate forLeitrim Post,Jan–Jun 2007[permanent dead link]
- ^"Leitrim Post to close".RTÉ. 6 May 2009.Retrieved25 January2020.
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- 2007 establishments in Ireland
- 2009 disestablishments in Ireland
- Carrick-on-Shannon
- Defunct newspapers published in Ireland
- Mass media in County Leitrim
- Newspapers published in the Republic of Ireland
- Newspapers established in 2007
- Publications disestablished in 2009
- Weekly newspapers published in Ireland
- Newspapers published in Ireland stubs