Manufacturing sector to lose more than 150 jobs

ABOUT 150 jobs are to be axed over the next year with the closure of two manufacturing plants in the north-west.

Cassette maker Saehan Media will end operations in Sligo with the loss of 91 jobs, while more than 60 are to go at the renowned Magee clothing company.

Saehan Media Ireland Ltd, which makes video and audio tapes, will shut its doors in April after making losses of €10 million last year.