25/03/2009

Fears For Jobs At Athlone Computer Firm

Seventy jobs are feared to be under threat at a firm in Athlone, which manufactures high-performance computer desktop, notebook, media center and professional systems.

Staff at Alienware, based in Blyry Industrial Estate, have been told that the consultation and review period could last up to 30 days.

Alienware is Dell's gaming PC division which has already announced it will be axing staff in its main operations later this year.

(CD/JM)

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