Hope of mining jobs for Limerick

CONNEMARA Mining’s latest drill has show that lands near Pallasgreen in Co Limerick contain vast amounts of zinc which could lead to the opening of one of the biggest mines ever in this country.

Mining experts believe this is poised to be a €1 billion development, creating hundreds of jobs, although it will be up to another seven years before the mine can be opened.

Chairman of AIM-listed Irish zinc explorer Connemara Mining John Teeling said the deposits found at Pallasgreen have serious potential.