Loss of 124 jobs leaves Donegal town devastated

A SMALL Donegal town has suffered a devastating blow after a bakery last night blamed rising costs and a drop in sales for the loss of at least 124 jobs.

Gallagher’s Bakery in Ardara, Co Donegal, confirmed it had been forced to stop its frozen bread production line.

Management said intensive negotiations with prospective buyers were under way to save its fresh bread business, which could save a number of jobs among its 189-strong workforce.