A family of confectioners who were the creators of "Emeralds"

The last batch of one of Ireland’s most famous sweets has rolled off the production line, bringing an end to almost 100 years of tradition.

Donegal is to lose one of its best known brands with confirmation that the Oatfield factory in Letterkenny is to close at the end of next month.

MORE than 150 people discovered yesterday that they are to lose their jobs as companies in Clare and Kildare announced closures.

There is more bad news on the jobs front.