A Monaghan native, who has been living in Australia for many years, has opened up about her experience working in the mines there.
Arlene Dooley, who is from Inniskeen, left Monaghan and began working in the Australian mines 13 years ago.
Arlene said the mines were not a part of her plan when she left Ireland, but she said that the industry has offered her a lot.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, she said that the mining industry setup in Australia can give people the opportunity to save money, and after working there she now has opportunity to pursue her passion.
Arlene said she would definitely encourage anyone to go and do it because you can get ahead due to the opportunities to make good money while getting food and accommodation as part of the job.
She explained that the work is not all underground.
