Mining firm accused of dividing locals with GAA facility vow

Mining company Gyproc has been accused of dividing a Co Monaghan community by linking a promise of new modern GAA facilities with a planning application for a new mine.

The company rejects the accusation and says it will replace the GAA facilities and community centre that were destroyed when part of one of its old mines collapsed last September, whether or not it gets permission for the new mine. However, it acknowledges that it will only proceed with the higher spec plans for a significantly upgraded suite of facilities if the mine goes ahead.