Organisation: Youghal Carpets

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

business

Youghal aims to fight back from long decline

With many abandoned businesses, Youghal in Co Cork has suffered more than most towns, but now plans are being made to boost the area’s fortunes writes Christy Parker

property

Multinational EMC’s major Cork plant to be extended

sport

Dougal tries to crest the hill again

We need pride in our city again

property

Perfect Tivoli perch

general

Talking about art

TOWN BANKING ON HOMEGROWN SURVIVAL EFFORT

The people of Youghal in East Cork, who have suffered from the vagaries of relying on multinational firms, are using their local talent and ability to try to beat the recession, writes Claire O’Sullivan

Wed, 08 Dec, 2010

Cork town ‘abandoned’ as last factory shuts doors

THE Government has been accused of abandoning a once thriving manufacturing town which lost its last major factory yesterday.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010

Town’s last factory set to close with loss of 80 jobs

THE last factory is to close in a Co Cork town with the loss of 80 jobs.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2009

1,200 jobs to be created at Co Cork business park

Cork County Council has granted planning permission for a E100m retail and business park that is expected to create 1,200 jobs in the next five years.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2004

Two firms to create 370 jobs

THE economy received a major boost yesterday with news that more than 370 jobs are being created by two international companies in Galway and Cork.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003

Workers feel betrayed wage cut deal not accepted to save IFI

BETRAYAL — that was the word workers used to describe yesterday’s 620 job losses at Irish Fertilizer Industries.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2002

Tánaiste defends bail-out refusal

THE Government has defended its decision not to bail out Irish Fertiliser Industries, arguing that it was not commercially viable to do so.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2002

Talks begin on future of Youghal Carpets staff

Unions and management at the Youghal Carpet Yarns plant in east Cork are due to meet this morning to discuss the future of 270 workers laid off by the company last week.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2002

Youghal Carpets to close with loss of 300 jobs

Youghal Carpets in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, has announced plans to close early next year with the loss of up to 300 jobs.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2001