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Wednesday, 20th July, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 29 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Battle is on to keep eBay jobs in Dundalk Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
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The fight is on to ensure that a new premises can be found in Dundalk to accommodate eBay according to local TDs Peter Fitzpatrick and Declan Breathnach. PayPal and eBay currently share a building in Xerox Technology Park but rumours have been rife over the last number of weeks that eBay will soon be on the move due to PayPal’s upcoming expansion where they will create up to 450 new jobs. It is thought that PayPal are looking for more space to facilitate the extra workforce which means that eBay have to find new premises. The speculation came to a head over the weekend when Continued on Page 2
Dundalk aim to steal Iceland's Thunder By Paul Byrne
Despite last Wednesday’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Icelandic champions FH Hafnarfjordur Dundalk fans are travelling to the game with a quiet optimism that they can progress to the third round where they would most likely once again face Belarussian champions Bate Borisov. The general feeling around Oriel Park after last Wednesday’s game was frustration due to the fact that Dundalk were the better team on the night Continued on Dundalk fans getting ready for crucial game in Iceland Page 2
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