Menu
08/07/2003
115 jobs lost as textiles factory shuts down
Desmonds textiles factory in County Fermanagh is set to shut its doors on Tuesday with the loss of 115 jobs.
The shutdown of the Irvingstown facility follows on from the closure of the firm's plants in Omagh, County Tyrone and Swatragh, County Londonderry. Desmonds has now shed around 475 jobs as part of a restructuring programme that will see workload transferred to the company's overseas operations.
However, the firm will retain one factory in Northern Ireland to meet a specialised need for jeans production, in addition to its global headquarters and central warehousing function at Drumahoe, County Londonderry, and its London design office, employing a total of almost 800 staff.
A statement from the company blamed economic pressures for the decision. It added: “The dramatic changes taking place in this industry have been evident for some time and have presented immense challenges to clothing manufacturers in Northern Ireland. Had we not responded early by developing an international manufacturing base, it would have led inevitably to the demise of the business to the greater economic detriment of Northern Ireland.
“We must continue to pursue this strategy to ensure that we have a globally competitive company based in Northern Ireland, providing a core of employment and offering knowledge-based jobs in a dynamic business.”
(CL)
The shutdown of the Irvingstown facility follows on from the closure of the firm's plants in Omagh, County Tyrone and Swatragh, County Londonderry. Desmonds has now shed around 475 jobs as part of a restructuring programme that will see workload transferred to the company's overseas operations.
However, the firm will retain one factory in Northern Ireland to meet a specialised need for jeans production, in addition to its global headquarters and central warehousing function at Drumahoe, County Londonderry, and its London design office, employing a total of almost 800 staff.
A statement from the company blamed economic pressures for the decision. It added: “The dramatic changes taking place in this industry have been evident for some time and have presented immense challenges to clothing manufacturers in Northern Ireland. Had we not responded early by developing an international manufacturing base, it would have led inevitably to the demise of the business to the greater economic detriment of Northern Ireland.
“We must continue to pursue this strategy to ensure that we have a globally competitive company based in Northern Ireland, providing a core of employment and offering knowledge-based jobs in a dynamic business.”
(CL)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 May 2012
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
14 April 2014
Thirty Jobs For New Irish Channel
Thirty jobs are expected to be created in Northern Ireland through the launch of an Irish-language television channel next month. The jobs are part of 150 to be created across Ireland.
Thirty Jobs For New Irish Channel
Thirty jobs are expected to be created in Northern Ireland through the launch of an Irish-language television channel next month. The jobs are part of 150 to be created across Ireland.
22 July 2021
New Hottest Day On Record As Heatwave Continues
Northern Ireland has provisionally recorded its hottest day on record for the second time in five days. A temperature of 31.3 °C was recorded at 2:37pm on Wednesday 21 July in Castlederg, County Tyrone – exceeding the temperature recorded in Ballywatticock on Saturday 17 July of 31.2 °C.
New Hottest Day On Record As Heatwave Continues
Northern Ireland has provisionally recorded its hottest day on record for the second time in five days. A temperature of 31.3 °C was recorded at 2:37pm on Wednesday 21 July in Castlederg, County Tyrone – exceeding the temperature recorded in Ballywatticock on Saturday 17 July of 31.2 °C.
16 March 2005
NI continues to experience jobs growth
The latest labour market figures, released today, show that Northern Ireland is continuing to experience jobs growth, with the highest number of employee jobs on record being reported.
NI continues to experience jobs growth
The latest labour market figures, released today, show that Northern Ireland is continuing to experience jobs growth, with the highest number of employee jobs on record being reported.
23 January 2014
2,000 Of Waste 'Repatriated' To Republic
Work has begun this week to shift 2,000 tonnes of illegally-dumped waste in County Fermanagh to the Republic of Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and authorities in the Republic are to return the waste from a site near Killadeas in County Fermanagh to a fully authorised landfill site in the Republic of Ireland.
2,000 Of Waste 'Repatriated' To Republic
Work has begun this week to shift 2,000 tonnes of illegally-dumped waste in County Fermanagh to the Republic of Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and authorities in the Republic are to return the waste from a site near Killadeas in County Fermanagh to a fully authorised landfill site in the Republic of Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
