News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

 

SLIGO

Sligo's Mayor, Clr. Jim McGarry has told how he felt "intimidated, threatened and abused" and had to abandon his role in the official switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Sunday last as the row over the reopening of O'Connell Street erupted into bitter public acrimony. Clr. McGarry has accused some of the town's businessmen, members of the Chamber of Commerce, of "grossly insulting the office of Mayor", claiming that he was "set up" and "ambushed" after being invited by the Chamber to officially switch on the festive lights.

(Source: The Sligo Champion)

TIPPERARY

North Tipperary Dáil deputy, Michael Lowry has confirmed the delivery of a package of works totaling €2.7 million for Nenagh hospital as part of his ongoing deal with the Fianna Fáil led Government. Deputy Lowry said that all negotiations and contract signings were completed over the weekend in a deal which will lead to the delivery of two projects that are vital for the survival of the hospital in the future. While there has been much criticism of announcements regarding Nenagh hospital in recent months, Deputy Lowry moved to silence the knockers by confirming a completion date for the projects.

 

 (Source: The Tipperary Star)

 

TYRONE

One of Dungannon's most successful firms has announced plans to create new jobs in a multi-million pound investment in a processing plant. Linden Foods is pumping £5.6million into the facility which will be located next to its existing plant at Granville Industrial Estate.

A spokesperson for the firm said that the investment was confirmation of the firm's 'commitment to continued investment in people, equipment, technology and development of the business and to ensure the continued employment of all staff and the future development of our commercial operations.'

 (Source: The Tyrone Times)

 

WATERFORD

Waterford Crystal took another step towards total extinction when the entire contents of the factories, stores and sites in the city and Dungarvan went under the internet hammer.  The sale was conducted on the instructions of the receiver and manager, Mr. David Carson of Deloitte & Touche.  One of the many items which went on sale was a full-size replica of the Millennium globe which is lowered on to Times Square in New York every New Year’s Eve.

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