Farmers protest plant closure

GREENCORE’S commitment to Irish agriculture is in question it was claimed yesterday, when up to 250 farmers protested over a decision to close Banagher Maltings in Co Offaly.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

Ray Ryan

Minch Malt, part of Greencore, is to close the plant next September with the loss of 10 full-time jobs.

Some 350 malting barley growers in Offaly, north Tipperary, Galway and Westmeath will be affected.

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Courts Place: Co Offaly Place: Offaly Place: North Tipperary Place: Galway Place: Westmeath Place: Banagher Place: Borrisokane Place: Tullamore Place: Athy Place: Co Kildare Person: Grain Committee Person: Paddy Harrington Person: Harrington Person: Ruaidhri Deasy Person: David Dilger Organisation: Banagher Maltings Organisation: Greencore Organisation: IFA

<p>The drivers of both vans, a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s, died following the collision at about 12.30pm at Cappincur, near Tullamore.</p>

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