1. Where is Galmoy Mines located? 2. When did the mines first open? 3. What is a sinkhole? 4. Describe a positive and negative social, environmental and economic impact of Galmoy Mines.
Geography in the News Galmoy Mines
A total of 190 jobs are set to be created with the planned re-opening of Galmoy zinc and lead mine in Co. Kilkenny and Co. Laois. Shannon Resources sent a planning application to Laois and Kilkenny County Councils to re-start mining activities.
Mining at Galmoy commenced in 1997 and planning consultants for Shannon Resources, Tom Phillips &
Associates, said ‘significant ore reserves remain underground’.
The planning application states that the re-opening will involve the creation of 100 construction jobs for a one-year period and 90 jobs when operational. The documents state that the mine will have a lifetime of 7 to 10 years once it re-starts operations.
Adapted from the Irish Examiner
abc Being literate Draw around your hands in your copy and fill them up with information.
Step 1: On one hand, list the possible positives of the mine being reopened in Galmoy.
Step 2: On the other hand, list the potential negatives of the mine being reopened.
Step 3: Write an email to Laois and Kilkenny County Councils in response to this news. Your email must contain: An opening paragraph that indicates why you are writing Your opinion on the reopening of Galmoy Mines
Three reasons why you feel this way A formal closing to sign off.