A knackery in County Sligo is one of a number that has closed across the country.
Maloney and Matthews based in Tubbercurry is the only knackery at present covering Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo.
Up to 40 yards across the country are to remain closed until talks with the Department of Agriculture over funding are resumed
Co-owner, Jim Matthews says they had no other option but to close their doors as they are working at a loss.
