Gyproc investigate subsidence at GAA grounds

A mine collapse has resulted in children from a local national school being evacuated as a precaution.

Gyproc has confirmed that there has been an incidence of subsidence in the grounds of Magheracloone GAA club, on the Kingscourt Road in Carrickmacross.

 

A statement issued from the company in the past few minutes reads:

Celt reporter Thomas Lyons was at the scene but the road is currently closed to traffic.

Earlier today, Drumgossat NS sent children home from school as a precaution.

Gyproc, an Irish plaster and plasterboard manufacturer, has a factory in Kingscourt, Co Cavan, and is owned by the Saint-Gobain group,

In February of this, the company announced a planned €8M investment, which will create 44 short-term jobs, at its quarry in Knocknacran, Co Monaghan.

Gyproc has manufactured in Ireland since 1936, and has been involved in construction projects including the National Convention Centre, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Dublin Airport’s Terminal Two building. The company employs 220 people between its Dublin head office and its Cavan-based factory.