A Co Clare firm that manufactures diamond materials for the tool industry is to lay off up to 75 workers, it confirmed tonight.

A company that manufactures diamond materials for industrial use is to lay off 75 workers at its plant in Shannon, Co Clare.

A company that manufactures diamond materials for industrial use is to lay off at least 60 workers at its plant in Shannon, Co Clare.

SEÁN Ó NEACHTAIN, who Fianna Fáil tried to prevent from running in the European elections, last night topped the poll in the North West constituency.

The first five seats have been filled in the new Seanad.