62 jobs have been lost at Celtic Linen.
The company will split the job cuts between its operations in Wexford Town and its logistics centres in Cork and Dublin.
The company, which employs nearly 400 people, has blamed the economic downturn for the cuts.
The cuts will include 42 full-time staff and 20 part-time workers.
Labour Cllr. George Lawlor spoke about the job losses:
“It is sad to hear of any job loss. Celtic Linen have been battling for years against competitors who have access to Natural Gas as an energy source. It has put them under huge pressure. Thankfully, the installation process of Natural Gas to Celtic Linen and other industries in the town has begun and this will assist Celtic Linen in the rebuilding process and secure the company’s future.”