A US medical equipment manufacturer has announced plans to create 150 jobs in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.

The downturn in manufacturing in Donegal was briefly halted today as an electrical firm announced plans to create 65 jobs.

Two companies have announced plans to create 315 new jobs as part of separate investments in Athlone, Co Westmeath, and Burnfoot, Co Donegal.

A company that manufactures electrical products has announced plans to create 65 new jobs in Co Donegal.