29/07/2014

Three Bars To Close With 50 Job Losses In Waterford City

Around 50 jobs have been lost in Waterford with the closure of three pubs in the city.

The Showboat, the Mansion House and the Halfway House informed staff on Monday night that the three businesses would be closing with immediate effect.

According to reports around 15 staff members are staging a sit in protest at the Showboat over the job loses.

It is understood that workers at the Mansion House and the Halfway House are due to hold a meeting with management later today.

(MH/CD)

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