Local environmental groups stage protest in Cavan over gold mining

A number of local environmental groups staged a protest in Cavan at the weekend to voice their concerns about gold mining in Ireland.The protest was held at a black-tie golfing event, as members from Love Leitrim and Treasure Leitrim aired their grievances about the potential damages mining may have in rural areas.While groups from Leitrim were in attendance, activists from areas such as Tyrone and Clare also made their presence felt at the event.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Manorhamilton Independent councillor, James Gilmartin, said that it was made clear by the groups on the night that gold mining would not have the support of the public: