“US Medtech Firm Dexcom to Create 1,500 New Jobs in Athenry’s First Manufacturing Facility in Europe”

Dexcom’s decision to construct its first European manufacturing facility in Athenry has brought forth an exciting announcement of 1,500 new job opportunities. The said medtech company is set to build this facility on the IDA lands within the town, providing 1,000 full-time jobs over five years, and generating 500 construction jobs over a two-year period. Reacting to the announcement, Sarah Slevin and David Nevin visited Athenry to interview VP of Global Operations at Dexacom, Barry Egan, and Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney. They also talked to the public to gauge their reaction to the recent news. For more updates, tune in to Galway Bay FM newsroom.