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Jobs announcements are updated throughout the week and are tracked through media monitoring, Government, Enterprise Ireland and IDA press releases and other company jobs announcements. The listing is intended as a guide and is not exhaustive. The listings cover announcements of five or more jobs in one company.

27 January 2017

130 jobs announced this week

Almac GroupLouth (Dundalk)100The pharma company has announced the creation of 100 new jobs over the next two years after securing new premises in Dundalk to support its ongoing global expansion plans.
EasonDublin & Limerick30The retailer is opening two new stores as part of a €2million investment creating 30 jobs.

20 January 2017

473 jobs announced this week

Tech MahindraDublin150The IT services company is set to create 150 jobs by 2020 after the opening of a centre of excellence in Citywest, Dublin. The new jobs will be for engineers.
InsideSalesDublin120The sales lead management company plans to create 120 new jobs over the next three years as part of its expansion into Ireland. 
BRNG Neon Holdings LimitedSouth and East60The renewable energies joint venture will create 60 new jobs in operations and maintenance at 23 new solar projects by 2020.
EvoDublin (Dun Laoghaire)50Card payment service provider is to create 50 new jobs which are expected to be filled this year. 
NostraDublin50The ICT company based in Lucan has announced 50 new jobs over the next three years. Recruitment to begin immediately with roles in computer engineering and sales.
Steeltech Sheds Ltd.Galway (Tuam)43The manufacturing company will hire 43 new staff in 2017 after the announcement of a major investment of €5 million over the next 3 years.

13 January 2017

287 jobs announced this week

IQ PharmatekTipperary200The pharma company has announced the creation of 200 jobs in Clonmel following the opening of a new facility next month. 100 new roles to be created in 2017 with a further 100 to follow in 2018.
OvercastDublin70The tech company has announced plans to hire 70 new staff over the next 3 years.
Top OilCork1717 new jobs have been created at the opening of a new filling station in Cobh Cross. This marks the first in a series of investments by the company in the coming year. 

16 December 2016

160 jobs announced this week

EYLimerick100The professional services firm has announced the opening of its new expanded office space in Limerick City and plans to create 100 new jobs in the next 3 years.
SIRODublin60The Vodafone ESB partnership will add 50 new staff in 2017 with the roll-out of a new network.

Also in the news...

  •  An independent evaluation conducted by Indecon concluded that more than 750 jobs were created across all companies participating in ManagementWorks, a Skillnets management development programme for SMEs in 2015

9 December 2016 

845 jobs announced this week

AldiMeath, Clare, Kildare400The retail chain has announced a major expansion, with plans to open 20 new stores in the next three years. Three new branches in Trim, Leixlip, and Ennistymon will open in early 2017.
EnterpryzeDublin200The Irish software company will hire 200 new staff over the next three years. The new roles will be in areas like sales, customer service, technical support and development with recruitment beginning right away.
Becton, Dickinson and CompanyLimerick100Medtech company is to open a new research and development Centre of Excellence in Limerick, which will initially be focused on product and software development, clinical research instrumentation and prototype development. The project is supported by IDA Ireland.
TakedaDublin (Grangegorman)40The pharma company will create 40 new jobs at a new facility in west Dublin as part of a €40m investment.
NuritasDublin40Digital biotech firm is to triple its workforce in Ireland in the next year in the areas of R&D, business development and other support functions.
MDO Management CompanyDublin30Fund management company plans to create 30 roles in risk management, compliance, business development and administration over the next few years. The company is supported by IDA Ireland.
Acacia CommunicationsLimerick30The communications company has established a new HQ for its EMEA-APAC operations creating 30 new jobs. 
Unifi-IxDublin5A new internet exchange is opening in Dublin, creating five jobs in the first year.

2 December 2016

809 jobs announced this week

VoxproDublin (Point Village)400The business process outsource firm has announced the creation of 400 new jobs at a new office in the Point Village.
LinkedInDublin200The social network for professionals will hire 200 new staff by early 2017, with recruitment already underway for the first 100 positions.
West Pharmaceutical ServicesDublin100The medical devices manufacturing company has announced plans to hire 100 new staff over the next five years at its plant in West Dublin.
AramarkDublin (Dundrum)60Catering company is to create 60 new jobs with a €1 million investment in a new food hall at Dundrum Town Centre.
IdentiGENDublin20The genetics company has announced 20 new jobs after an expansion of its lab and HQ in Dublin. The positions will be graduate and post graduate posts.
Tickets.ieDublin20The independent ticketing company has announced 20 new high-tech roles to work on development of a new ticketing product. 
Irish Pet FoodsMayo (Westport)9The company which manufactures dry dog and cat food plans to increase its number of employees to 15 within two years.

Also in the news...

  • CloudMigrator365, an IT services company based in Manchester, has revealed plans to establish offices in Belfast, creating 17 new jobs by 2018.

25 November 2016

285 jobs announced this week

Cosmo RestaurantsDublin150The restaurant chain will create 60 new jobs at a new outlet in Liffey Valley next month, with two further restaurants planned in next 18 months to bring total number of jobs to 150.
HuaweiDublin60The telecoms company is to create 60 new positions next year. The new jobs will be in the area of video research. 
SinglepointDublin50The IT consultancy firm has announced plans for 50 new jobs to come on stream in the coming months. These new roles will include positions for business analysts, developers, scrum masters and project managers.
AldiDublin (Swords)25Retail chain Aldi has unveiled its latest store creating 25 new jobs.

Also in the news...

  • A €241m development plan has been revealed for University College Cork that will create an estimated 500 construction jobs after a €100m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank to underpin the project was announced this week.

18 November 2016

280 jobs announced this week

MetLifeGalway200Insurance company is expanding its Irish operations with the opening of a new Global Technology Campus in Galway, creating 200 new, skilled IT roles.
XsellcoDublin40The e-commerce company has announced the creation of 40 new jobs in 2017. The new roles will be for software developers, marketing professionals and customer service workers.
Carraig DonnCork, Dublin & Westmeath20The fashion, jewellery & giftware retailer plans to hire 20 new staff across stores in Douglas, Mullingar & Liffey Valley.
AldiCork2020 new jobs for Skibbereen as the supermarket chain opens its latest store.

Also in the news...

  • Zazzle, the online marketplace for custom products, is to hire 60 seasonal staff for European Headquarters in Cork.

11 November 2016

50 jobs announced this week

AvivaGalway50The insurance company is to create 50 new jobs by the end of the year. The new positions will be in the claims handling, call centre and digital services sectors.

4 November 2016

505 jobs announced this week

Integrity360Dublin150The cyber security firm has announced plans to hire 150 new staff, 50 of which to be added this year with the remaining 100 jobs coming on stream by the end of 2018.
FreshiiNationwide100The health food restaurant chain has announced plans to create 100 new jobs with a new expansion plan.
Nissan IrelandNationwide40Nissan has announced plans to hire 40 new apprentices before the end of the year. The apprentices will be trained over four years to become qualified automotive technicians.
Endura TechnologiesDublin40The power management solutions company will hire 40 engineers by the end of 2018.
MacStadiumDublin35The dedicated Mac hosting and cloud solutions company will create 35 information technology jobs over the next three years.
SmartfrogDublin35The Internet of Things start-up has announced plans to create 35 new jobs at its Dublin office. The new roles will be in a range of positions including Finance, Sales, Marketing and support roles.
CloudbedsDublin20The hotel management software company has announced plans to hire 20 new staff over the next two years
EnergeneticsDublin20The talent development solutions company will hire 20 people over the next three years at its new EMEA headquarters in the IFSC.
TelnyxDublin20The real time communications provider has announced plans to open a new office in Dublin creating 20 new jobs.
ParagonDublin15Medical device company is to open its international HQ in Dublin, creating 15 jobs over the next year in engineering, operations, accounting, marketing and quality.
TPGSDublin 15Financial company is to create 15 new jobs at its new Dublin office.
Compar AGWaterford15Image processing and robotics provider is to establish an engineering development and sales centre in Waterford.

28 October 2016

735 jobs announced this week

PM GroupDublin & Cork250The project management firm has announced 250 new graduate positions over the next five years. The roles will be across all engineering disciplines, as well as architecture, environmental, construction and project management.
CylanceCork150The cyber security firm will create 150 new jobs over the next three years. The initial jobs will be in sales, engineering and customer support.
Genomics Medicine IrelandDublin150The Irish life sciences company is to create 150 jobs over the next three years. 
Cubic TelecomDublin60The cloud connectivity company has announced 60 new jobs over the next year. Recruitment has already begun for roles across software development, network engineering and commercial departments.
Teamwork.comCork50The management software company has announced 50 new jobs by the end of 2017. The new roles will be for front end developers, TAndroid developers, iOS developers and new product developers. 
Monsoon ConsultingDublin40The e-commerce company has announced 40 new jobs over the next 18 months.
Eras EcoCork35The waste management company has announced plans for a new green energy plant providing 15 full time roles and 20 jobs during construction.

21 October 2016

290 jobs announced this week

ChoppedDublin and Kildare110Healthy food company is to open five new outlets in Dublin and in Co Kildare.
ACI WorldwideLimerick50Company which provides real-time electronic payment and banking solutions is to create 50 jobs at its new European data centre.
WrikeDublin30Work Management Software Firm is to create 30 new jobs in Dublin.
RedfaireLimerick40IT company is almost doubling its Irish workforce, recruiting for roles in IT support sales, cloud IT consultants and software product development.
NetNeutrals EUDublin20Online dispute resolutions platform is to establish its European headquarters and Business Operations Centre in Dublin, creating 20 jobs in the next three years.
Connolly’s Motor GroupSligo20New Mercedes-Benz dealership is opening in Sligo, creating 20 new full-time jobs.
AMI (Asset Management Ireland)Dublin15Data security company is to hire 15 new employees, including engineers, logistics personnel, and warehouse staff, as well as sales and business development professionals.
FastnetDublin5Talent management and recruitment consultancy company has opened offices in Dublin, creating five new jobs.

Also in the news...

  • Dixons Carphone said it intends to recruit 200 seasonal jobs to cover the Christmas trading period.
  • French aerospace engineering firm Thales is to create 150 engineering jobs in Belfast.
  • Open-source security company Black Duck Software has revealed plans to create 58 new jobs in Belfast.
  • Cloud computing company Novosco is to create 21 jobs as it plans to more than double its Belfast office space.
  • It has been reported that data storage group Dell EMC is to cut up to 50 jobs at its Cork base following its recent merger with Dell.

14 October 2016

154 jobs announced this week

Trusource LabsLimerick134The technical supports services company has announced plans to hire 134 staff over the next three years as it opens its international operations centre in Limerick.
WisetekDublin & Cork20The data-elimination provider is to add 20 new roles after opening its first secure operations facility in Dublin. The jobs will be spread between the firms Cork and Dublin bases.

Also in the news...

  • Cloud computing provider Novosco, is to create 21 new jobs as it more than doubles its current Belfast office space.

7 October 2016

220 jobs announced this week

Vodafone IrelandDublin (Leopardstown)60The mobile communications operator has announced plans to hire 60 tech specialists over the next 12 - 18 months. The new roles will be in T architecture, digital product management, demand management, agile techniques, test automation and JavaScript development.
Aryton GroupDublin & Cork60The staff safety training firm has announced plans to hire 60 new staff. 40 new positions will be at new offices in Dublin with the remaining 20 roles based in Cork.
Casa SystemsLimerick50Broadband company is to create 50 jobs over the next three years at its new international operations in the National Technology Park in Limerick.
Netwatch SystemsCarlow50The digital security firm has announced 50 new positions in the next year. The new roles will be in areas that include software development, digital marketing, engineering and sales.

Also in the news...

  • Ryanair has announced plans to hire over 3,000 new staff over the next year as the airline takes delivery of 50 new aircraft. 2,000 new cabin crew, 1,000 pilots and 250 aircraft engineers will be recruited, while over 300 First Officers will be promoted across the airline's 84 European bases.

  •   Cameron gas and engineering has announced the closure of its factory in Co. Longford, resulting in 170 job losses. 
  • Allied Irish Bank has opened a voluntary redundancy scheme for staff who have been working with the company for more than 15 years as 150 jobs to be cut.

30 September 2016

360 jobs announced this week

WP EngineLimerick100The tech firm has opened a new Technical Support & Innovation Centre which is expected to create 100 jobs over three years.
McDonald'sDublin60Fast food outlet opens 90th restaurant on East Wall Road, creating 60 full-time jobs.
YapStoneLouth (Drogheda)50Fintech company is to create 50 jobs in the next 12 months at its new international HQ in Drogheda.
SMTGalway50Medtech company is to create 50 jobs over the next five years at its new European HQ in Galway.
Fort Wayne Metals IrelandMayo (Castlebar)40Medical materials manufacturer is expanding its production facility in Castlebar, creating 40 additional jobs over 5 years.
Prepaid Financial ServicesMeath (Navan)30Alternative banking provider and financial technology specialist is to announce 30 jobs in the upcoming weeks with the aim to fill all positions within 5-6 months. 
BDLouth (Dundalk)20Medtech company is to expand production of its syringe products, creating 20 new jobs.
Wood GroupGalway10Company that services the oil and gas industry is to create 10 new jobs at its new data analytics centre of excellence.

23 September 2016

1,463 jobs announced this week

GE HealthcareCork500The biopharma company has announced plans to construct four new factories in Ringaskiddy creating 500 jobs by late 2018.
Fazzi HealthcareLimerick300The medical coding company is to open a new centre in Limerick, bringing 300 jobs to the City over the next five years.
SoftwareONEDublin100The technology firm has announced a major expansion creating 100 new jobs over the next three years.
EirDublin100Eir has announced the creation of 100 new jobs through KN Network Services over the next three months. The positions include poling crews, cabling technicians and fibre splicers
Alter PharmaDublin (Balbriggan)80Pharmaceutical company is to create 80 new jobs following the opening of its new worldwide headquarters in Dublin.
MallinckrodtDublin 75The biopharma company has announced 75 new positions at its new research and development facility in Blanchardstown over the next two years.
BioPharma EngineeringDublin & Cork70The engineering design company has announced it will create 70 new jobs over the next three years. 20 positions will be in the Cork office with the remaining 50 in Dublin.
Oneview HealthcareDublin50The medical software company has announced plans to hire 50 new staff this year. A further 50 staff will also be hired internationally. 
MathWorksGalway50The software company is to create 50 jobs, with the opening of a new sales and services.
GlanbiaDublin50Glanbia has announced 50 new positions in its 2017 graduate programme.
The Packaging HubWaterford4040 new jobs will be created by 2018 at the company's new packaging manufacturing facility and healthcare logistics centre.
YrooDublin33The shopping search engine provider has announced plans to create 33 new jobs over the next three years.
K&T Bakery and RestaurantKerry (Cahirsiveen)15The restaurant and bakery won second prize for winning growth strategy which saw them create 15 new jobs.

Also in the news...

  • A €500 million investment programme with the potential for more than 5,000 jobs has been unveiled in Limerick. Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC is the biggest single commercial property development programme undertaken outside of Dublin.

  • Cloud specialist Metaswitch is opening a centre of excellence in Belfast, creating 94 jobs with an additional 20 graduates to be trained at a separate academy, 

16 September 2016

290 jobs announced this week

Nightline

Dublin & Waterford

110The logistics company has announced the creation of 110 new jobs after opening of new depots. The roles range from delivery drivers to depot support staff. 40 new positions will come onstream in Tyrone also.
Ortec IncLimerick (Newcastle West)110The medical devices company has announced plans to create 110 new jobs in the coming years. The new roles will be engineering and science based.
Baker Tilly Hughes BlakeDublin, Wexford, Cork60The accountancy firm has announced plans to hire 60 new staff over the next three years. The new roles will be in auditing, taxation, corporate finance and recovery.
HLB Sheehan QuinnDublin10The accountancy firm has announced plans to recruit for 10 new graduate roles. The new roles available to trainees are across accountancy, tax and business.

Also in the news...

  • Belfast-based accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has announced it will create 31 jobs over the next three years to support its international network.

9 September 2016

1,525 jobs announced this week... so far

An Garda SíochánaNationwide800A new accelerated garda recruitment programme will see 800 gardaí recruited next year and 3,200 on a phased basis over the next four years.
KPMGDublin, Cork & Galway500The professional services firm will create 200 new jobs over the next 12 months and will also recruit 300 graduates. The new roles will be in management consulting, risk consulting, tax, audit, restructuring and transaction services.
Deutsche BankDublin165The bank has announced plans to hire 40 new staff to work in a new data lab. 125 additional technology and operation roles will be created in the capital also.
KasperskyDublin50The cybersecurity firm has announced 50 new jobs in the next three years at its new European research and development centre in Dublin.
Westboro PartnersCork10Accounting company is to hire 10 new accountancy and finance roles.

2 September 2016

465 jobs announced this week

VistaMedLeitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon)200The medical devices company has announced 200 new jobs at the opening of its new Research and Development facility. Recruitment is ongoing with all positions expected to be filled by 2018.
Camile ThaiDublin & Sligo100The food chain has announced plans to open 3 new stores creating 100 jobs by the end of the year. 
Se2Waterford65The life and pensions administrator has announced plans to increase its workforce by creating 65 new roles in the next 3 - 4 years. 
Harvey NormanDublin50The retailer will open a new store in Tallaght creating 50 new jobs. Recruitment will begin in the coming weeks.
FitbitDublin50The fitness technology devices company has announced the creation of 50 new jobs by the end of the year as it opens a new headquarters in Dublin.

26 August 2016

120 jobs announced this week

FBD Hotels & ResortsDublin120The hotel company has announced plans for an expansion of 46 rooms to the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club, creating 100 jobs during construction and 20 full time positions upon completion.
ExaxeDublin20The software company has announced plans to hire 20 new staff over the next two years.

Also in the news...

  • Ebay is to close its Dundalk facility in the second quarter of 2017, with the loss of 150 jobs.

19 August 2016

40 jobs announced this week

Zevas CommunicationsCork & Dublin40The customer services outsourcer has announced plans to hire 40 new staff across its Cork and Dublin offices. The new positions will be in telesales, business development, and quality. 

Also in the news...

Dale Farm co-op has created 60 jobs at a new cheese-processing and packing plant in Co. Tyrone. 

12 August 2016

40 jobs announced this week

TouchtechDublin40The Irish fintech start-up plans to hire 40 new staff over the next three years. The new roles will be technical and marketing positions.

5 August 2016

750 jobs announced this week

LidlNationwide600The supermarket chain has announced plans to hire 600 new staff over the next two years. The new roles will range from store assistant posts to management positions.
SiteMinderGalway100The Australian cloud technology company will create 100 jobs over the next three years and will begin recruiting staff immediately. 
Jazz PharmaceuticalsRoscommon50The pharma company has announced plans to hire 50 new staff over the next three years at a new manufacturing and development facility.

Also in the news...

Financial services company Tullett Prebon is to create 300 jobs in Belfast over the next three years.

29 July 2016

452 jobs announced this week

CoreHRCork, Dublin & Kilkenny300The Irish software development firm has announced plans to create 300 new jobs over the next three years. 
DMS GovernanceDublin50Financial services company is expanding its Dublin operation, hiring for roles in risk management, governance and investment management support..
OptinergyCavan50The windfarm maintenance company will create 50 new jobs over the next five years. The new roles will be for engineers and advanced trades people.
SanofiWaterford40The Pharma company has announced plans to hire 40 new staff along with renaming its Waterford plant from Genzyme to Sanofi Waterford.
TLM Mission Critical LtdLouth (Dundalk)12Project management consultancy firm has opened its European HQ in Dundalk, creating 12 jobs.

22 July 2016

489 jobs announced this week

Johnson Hana International Dublin200The legal outsourcing firm has announced plans to expand in the next 18 months by adding 200 new staff to its workforce.
Sigmar RecruitmentDublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry150The recruitment agency has announced the creation of 150 new jobs in 4 locations as part of an investment backed by Enterprise Ireland.
Compliance & RisksCork50The compliance knowledge management company will hire 50 new staff over the next 3 years. The new roles will be in research, software development, client support, sales and account management. 
Proxy BiomedicalGalway (An Spidéal)35The medical devices company plans to create 35 new jobs as part of a €3.5m expansion.
Flight Centre Travel GroupDublin24Australian travel agency has announced the opening of its first retail store in Ireland next month creating 10 jobs with a further 14 to be created by the end of the year.
Endress+HauserKildare (Kill)20The Swiss process automation company has announced it is to establish an international SAP IT Hub, in Kill, creating 20 jobs over five years.
Ve InteractiveDublin10Marketing technology business Ve Interactive has opened a new office in Dogpatch Labs and will hire 10 new staff. 

Also in the news...

Bank of Ireland is to close one of its eight branches in Northern Ireland which could results in up to 54 redundancies.

A new retail and fuel forecourt is to be built near Belfast International Airport creating 35 jobs and 30 construction jobs during the building phase. 

15 July 2016

120 jobs announced this week

IcelandDublin (Coolock) & Tipperary (Clonmel)55Food retailer has opened a new store in Coolock, Dublin creating 35 jobs, with a second new store in Clonmel Tipperary creating 20 jobs. 
KaseyaDublin40The IT management software company will create 40 new jobs in the coming year. The company will begin recruiting 10 staff immediately with a further 30 to follow later in the year. 
ChoppedDublin (Blanchardstown)25Healthy food company is opening its tenth store in Ireland, creating 25 jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,666

New positions advertised this week (27 June - 3 July)
71,496New positions advertised since the start of 2016

8 July 2016

490 jobs announced this week

Joe Duffy GroupDublin300The car dealership company is investing €20 million in its dealer network creating 300 new jobs in the next three years.
Glan AguaGalway60The waste water treatment company is doubling its workforce with the creation of 60 new jobs. 
Alexion PharmaceuticalsWestmeath (Athlone)50The biopharmaceutical company has announced plans to create 50 new jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Athlone.
Masonite IrelandLeitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon)30The door design and manufacturing company has announced the creation of 30 new jobs within the next six months, as part of expansion of production at its facility in Carrick-on-Shannon.
iDirectKerry (Killarney)30The IP communications technology provider has announced the creation of 30 new positions over the next 5 years at a new Engineering and Innovation Centre to be established in Killarney.
DiaNia TechnologiesGalway20The materials technology start-up has announced the creation of 20 jobs over the next two years. The new roles will be in areas such as specialised materials science, quality assurance, manufactoring, finance and more.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,318

New positions advertised this week (27 June - 3 July)
68,830New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

64 new jobs and over €262,500 in financial supports have been announced for sixteen Fingal start-ups and small businesses, in the latest announcement of job-creation grants by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office

1 July 2016

125 jobs announced this week

Super ValuKildare60Super Valu has announced the opening of a new store in Kilcock creating 60 new jobs.
ArkphireDublin35The managed IT solutions company has announced the creation of 35 new jobs after the acquisition of the networking solutions provider Bootstrap.
Next Generation RecruitmentDublin30Recruitment company is to hire 10 new jobs by the end of this year and 20 more by 2018.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,796

New positions advertised this week (13 June - 19 June)
65,512New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

An accounting technician apprenticeship scheme is to create 100 new jobs.

Imperial Tobacco has announced it is to close its Irish base in Westmeath, with the loss of 87 jobs.

24 June 2016

90 jobs announced this week 

eShopWorldDublin60The e-commerce and logistics management firm has announced the creation of 60 new jobs in 2016.
AA IrelandDublin20Insurance and breakdown assistance company is hiring an extra 20 telesales staff for its motor insurance department due to an increase in call volumes, with recruitment starting immediately. 
Surf AccountsDublin10Cloud based accounts service provider has announced plans to create 10 new jobs at its Tallaght offices over the coming year. The new roles will be in digital marketing, technical roles and support & training.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,464

New positions advertised this week (13 June - 19 June)
62,716New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Ireland’s investment in the European Space Agency is expected to double employment in the space sector to over 1,000 high value technology jobs in Irish industry over the next four years.

17 June 2016

390 jobs announced this week 

Eurofins Lancaster LaboratoriesWaterford165The laboratory services company has announced plans to create 165 new jobs over the next 5 years.
SurmodicsGalway (Ballinasloe)100The medical devices company will create 100 new jobs after the acquisition of Creagh Medical in 2015.
Zeltiq AestheticsGalway60The medtech company has announced 60 new jobs at its new European manufacturing facility in Galway.
SportlomoMayo25The sports software start-up plans to create 25 new roles in the areas of software development, support and sales.
ChoppedDublin (Rathmines)20The healthy food retailer will create 20 new jobs at its new store in Rathmines.
Connolly Motor GroupSligo20Car retailer is to create 20 new jobs. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,498

New positions advertised this week (6 June - 12 June)
59,252New positions advertised since the start of 2016

10 June 2016

719 jobs announced this week 

Domino's PizzaNationwide600The pizza chain has announced it plans to create 600 new jobs by the end of the year, with an additional 400 in Northern Ireland. 
FleetmaticsDublin (Tallaght)75The mobile workforce solutions provider is creating 75 new research and development positions over the next 18 months.
JD SportsDublin (Dundrum)25The sports retailer has created 25 new jobs at the opening of a new store in Dundrum Town centre.
Alien Technology TransferDublin19The consultancy company has announced the creation of 19 new jobs over the next 3 years. The company has launched its new strategic operations centre in Dublin.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,104

New positions advertised this week (30 May - 5 June)
56,754New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • 11 advanced engineering jobs are to be created in Newry over the next 18 months with the announcement that Resonate Testing is to open a new testing and certification facility amid a £2.3m investment.

3 June 2016

870 jobs announced this week 

AmazonDublin500Online retailer is to hire data centre technicians, software engineers and customer support staff, among others, over the next two years at a number of Dublin facilities.
EYDublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick270The accountancy company has announced the creation of 270 new jobs in 5 counties. The new roles will be in areas including finance, engineering, IT, consultancy and business.
DatalexDublin100The travel software company has announced it will create 100 jobs over the next 18 months at its East Point Business Park offices. There will be an additional 100 roles created worldwide. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,682

New positions advertised this week (23 May - 29 May)
53,650New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • NUI Galway based CÚRAM – the SFI centre for research in medical devices – has been awarded €2.1m in funding for a new industry-academia fellowship programme called MedTrain. MedTrain will see 31 two-year postdoc fellowships created over the next five years.

27 May 2016

221 jobs announced this week 

Brown Bag FilmsDublin71Animation studio intends to grow its footprint to a team of 255 by 2018.
Kiernan Structural SteelLongford50Structural steel company is recruiting for 50 new positions which are expected to be filled by the middle of the summer 2016.
DeloitteDublin50The professional services company has announced the creation of 50 new jobs over the next 18 months. 
QstreamDublin40The software company has announced the creation of 40 jobs this year at its international head office in Dublin.
Leading Edge GroupCork10Business consultancy firm has announced the creation of 10 new jobs. The new roles will be in areas such as consultancy, customer service and international marketing.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,250

New positions advertised this week (16 May - 22 May)
50,968New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • A new digital hub, The Ludgate Hub, will officially open this July in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. It hopes to create 2000 jobs and increase the local economy by €37.5m annually
  • Ulster Bank has announced 124 redundancies nationwide as part of a major restructuring of its retail branch network

20 May 2016

658 jobs announced this week 

WayfairGalway160The online furnishing and homewares retailer is to create 160 new jobs in the coming months. The new positions will be for call centre staff for the European market.
MaxolDublin100The service station group has announced the creation of 100 jobs in north Dublin as it expands in the area. 
Harvey NashGalway100The technology recruitment company is to create 100 new jobs as part of a planned expansion. The new positions will be filled over the next 24 months.
LotusWorksSligo100The technical and engineering firm is set to create 100 new jobs at its Sligo HQ in the coming year. 
Smart StorageWicklow60The storage solutions company has announced plans to hire 60 new staff in Ireland along with 40 new jobs based in the UK. The new roles will be in the areas of sales, marketing, logistics and manufacturing. 
Castle Craig Ireland Ltd.Louth   (Ardee)48The company plans to create employment for 48 people at a new residential rehabilitation hospital called Smarmore Castle Private Clinic.
Cook MedicalLimerick40The international medtech company has announced the creation of 40 new jobs in Limerick
IkeaDublin (Carrickmines)30The flat pack furniture company is set to open its second store in Ireland this is summer and will recruit 30 new staff.
Fish Shack CafeDublin (Malahide)20The cafe chain has announced the creation of 20 now positions at a new cafe in Malahide. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,455

New positions advertised this week (9 May - 15 May)
48,718New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Suir Pharma, a pharmaceutical factory located in Clonmel, Co Tipperary is set to close with the loss of 150 jobs.

13 May 2016

2,000 jobs announced this week 

MicrosoftDublin1,940The computer giant has been given the go ahead to construct 4 new data centres supporting 1,800 construction jobs over the next 3 years with creation of 140 permanent positions also. 
PlusvitalDublin50The Irish equine nutrition company has announced plans to hire 50 new staff within the next 5 years.
MyITDepartment.ieRoscommon10The technology services company to create 10 new jobs with the new positions including roles in finance, digital marketing and sales.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,043

New positions advertised this week (2 May - 8 May)
46,263New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Pizza Hut Delivery is to create 3,000 new jobs in 200 new stores across the UK and Ireland over the next 4 years. The chain is set to invest €50.6m into new outlets and new staff with a quarter of all openings assuming the Pizza Hut Express format.

6 May 2016

70 jobs announced this week 

DeliverooLimerick30Restaurant delivery service is expanding its service to Limerick, creating 30 jobs.
SL ControlsNationwide20Engineering firm, with headquarters in Sligo, is recruiting qualified systems engineers and graduates as it targets expansion into the food, medical device and pharma markets.
AldiDublin (Sallynoggin)20The retail chain has announced the creation of 20 new jobs with the opening of a new Dublin store.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,575

New positions advertised this week (25 April - 1 May)
44,220New positions advertised since the start of 2016

29 April 2016

953 jobs announced this week 

Manor FarmCavan600Irish chicken processor has announced an expansion of its facility in Shercock creating 600 new jobs over the next 5 years. 
XLNationwide200The Irish retail brand is to open 23 new stores this year creating 200 new jobs.
Kellton TechLouth (Drogheda)100The global IT company has announced the creation of 100 new jobs over the next 5 years at a new EMEA headquarters.
The Athlete's FootNationwide28The global retailer has announced plans to open 4 new stores in Ireland creating 28 new jobs.
CentraLimerick25The retail chain has announced the launch of a new concept store creating 25 new jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,063

New positions advertised this week (11 April - 17 April)
41,645New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Dublin founded tech company Movidius has unveiled another groundbreaking product, the Fathom Neural Compute Stick. The company plans to double its workforce of 135 with the majority of new roles to be in Ireland and Romania on the back of this news.

22 April 2016

1,694 jobs announced this week 

ShireMeath1,100The biotechnology company is to create 400 new jobs over the next 4 years with an additional 700 jobs created during construction of a new biologics manufactoring plant.
OpkoWaterford200The healthcare firm will create 200 highly-skilled jobs over the next 5 years.
SLM Connect

Donegal (Gaoth Dobhair)

125The digital marketing company has announced it will establish a new base in Gaoth Dobhair, creating 125 new jobs. 25 positions are to be filled in the next month with another 100 over the following months.
Search Optics

Dublin

100US digital marketing firm is to create 100 jobs over the next two years.
Merck

Cork

70Pharma company to create 70 new positions at new manufactoring and R&D facility at its Cork base. 
Oberstown Children Detention Centre

Dublin (Oberstown)

53The centre will create 53 new positions including social care workers, unit managers supervisory officers and general operatives
Topaz

Dublin and Limerick

28The fuel retailer has created 28 new jobs with 10 of those at a redeveloped site at Ballysimon in Limerick and a further 18 in Citywest Dublin.
Soopa Pets

Nationwide

10The dog food firm is to create 10 new jobs after a €400,000 investment from HBAN, the all-in-one group responsible for promoting business.
Ralph Lauren

Dublin

8The fashion brand will open an e-commerce hub creating 8 new jobs

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,527

New positions advertised this week (11 April - 17 April)
38,582New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Ireland's largest hotel company Dalata is to build a new £21m 260 room hotel in central Belfast. Some 100 jobs will be created at the hotel, which is set to open in 2018.

Ireland’s largest sports retailer, Life Style Sports, will open a flagship store at Belfast’s Victoria Square tomorrow, creating 20 new jobs.

2,016 jobs announced this week 

Irish Defence ForcesNationwide1,450Defence Forces plan to recruit 1,450 personnel over the next two years, with 600 this year and a further 850 inductees in 2017.
SlackDublin80Tech company is to create 80 jobs in Dublin as it moves its European HQ to Dublin. The company will employ 180 peopel in Ireland by 2017.
MalwarebytesCork50The online security company has announced the creation of 50 new jobs over the next 3 years.
VMWareCork40Technology company is recruiting management and technical support roles within its global tech support team, with additional roles in sales, HR and finance departments.
TopazLimerick & Dublin28Fuel and convenience store to creat 28 new jobs at two new serice stations in Ballysimon, Co Limerick and Citywest campus, Dublin.
OxymemWestmeath (Athlone)8Wastewater treatment technology company plans to recruit eight additional staff this year following investment from a US chemical company.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,723

New positions advertised this week (4 April - 10 April)
36,055New positions advertised since the start of 2016

8 April 2016

618 jobs announced this week 

HubspotDublin320The marketing software company has announced the creation of 320 new jobs at a new office in Dublin over the next three years. The new jobs will be in sales, engineering, marketing, support and services operations.
IntercomDublin100Irish software company to create 100 new jobs in Dublin over the next 12 months. The new jobs will be in areas including engineering, design and development.
Enterprise Rent-A-CarDublin75The vehicle rental company has announced 75 new jobs in the coming year along with a new headquarters in Blanchardstown.
ZetoCork35The commercial refrigeration management company has announced the creation of 35 high value jobs over the next three years
CXC Corporate ServicesDublin30The workforce solutions company is to create 30 positions at a service centre in Dublin. The new positions will be in operations, multi-lingual sales, marketing and support.
Endeco TechnologiesDublin, Cork26The smart grid optimisation company has announced the creation of 26 new jobs after investment from the ESB NovusModus tech fund.
Pure StorageDublin18The data flash storage frim has announced plans to double its Irish workforce with the creation of 18 new positions to be filled by the end of 2016.
BizimplyDublin14The workforce management app start-up plans to double its workforce to 28 in the coming year with the creation of 14 new roles.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,557

New positions advertised this week (28 March - 3 April)
33,332New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Dublin Airport Authority has announced the construction of a second runway at Dublin Airport with €320 million to be invested. The project will support 1,200 construction jobs and is expected to be delivered by 2020.

Pharma company Eli Lilly has announced it is to invest €35 million in its plant in Kinsale, Co Cork, which is expected to be fully operational early next year.

French skincare firm Yves Rocher is to cut its workforce in Cork by half, resulting in the loss of 50 jobs.

Paddy Power is to cut up to 300 jobs in its Irish operation following a recent merger with Betfair.

1 April 2016

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,259

New positions advertised this week (21 March - 27 March)
30,775New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Ranbaxy, a pharmaceutical plant located in Cashel, Co Tipperary is set to close with the loss of 100 jobs.

Alternative rock radio station TXFM is to close with the loss of six full-time staff.

25 March 2016

130 jobs announced this week 

ZambreroDublin70Food chain is opening in Dublin, creating 70 new jobs.
ZizziDublin35UK-based Italian restaurant chain is opening an outlets in Dundrum Town Centre next month, creating 35 new jobs.
NewsWhipDublin25The Irish media start-up is to create 25 new roles this year along with the announcement of a new HQ in Dublin.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,789

New positions advertised this week (14 March - 20 March)
28,516New positions advertised since the start of 2016

18 March 2016

331 jobs announced this week 

FacebookDublin200The social networking company has announced the creation of 200 new jobs in 2016. The new roles will be in a range of areas including sales, engineering and online operations.
Science Foundation IrelandDublin71The trio of SFI research centres- ADAPT, AMBER and CONNECT - are to hire 71 researchers under a newly established postdoctoral programme called EDGE. 
IpswitchGalway60The security software development company has announced the creation of 60 new jobs over a 5 year period at its new operations centre in Galway.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,350

New positions advertised this week (7 March - 13 March)
26,727New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Shandon Hotel and Spa has re-opened creating 55 new jobs in the area.

11 March 2016

540 jobs announced this week 

Caffe NeroNationwide350Coffee retailer is to invest €20m in opening 40 stores in Ireland, creating 350 new jobs.
CarGurusDublin 100Automotive shopping website is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin, creating 100 new jobs over the next three years.
Connective Energy HoldingsDonegal90Bio energy firm is to create 90 jobs over the next two years, with 15 new jobs to be created at a facility at Aghaveagh in Donegal, and 75 new jobs to be created at two new facilities to be created in Dublin and Down later this year

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,628

New positions advertised this week (29 February - 6 March)
24,377New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Swiss food company Nestle is to invest over €25m to expand its R&D centre in Co Limerick.

Lisburn-based company Leckey, which develops specialist equipment to help adults and children with special needs, is to create 30 new jobs.

4 March 2016

170 jobs announced this week 

PaypalDublin (Ballycoolin)100The E-payments company has announced the creation of 100 new jobs to be filled by mid April. The new roles will be in customer service and team leadership positions, including customer support and risk operations.
AlereGalway (Ballybrit)40The medical technology company is set to triple the size of its operations in Galway, resulting in 40 new positions.
CityJetDublin (Swords)18The regional airline will create 18 new call centre jobs at a newly opened facility in Swords.
CWSIDublin12The dedicated mobile IT integrator has announced the creation of 12 new jobs at its Dublin office

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,373

New positions advertised this week (22 February - 28 February)
21,749New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Pharma company GSK has announced a €12m investment project at its Currabinny-based manufacturing site in Cork.

26 February 2016

85 jobs announced this week 

Celtic PureMonaghan (Corcreagh)85The Bottled Water company has announced plans for a new facility which will create 60 jobs during construction and another 25 new jobs by 2017.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,095

New positions advertised this week (15 February - 21 February)
19,376New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Brinks cash-in-transit company is set to close its operation in the Republic of Ireland, resulting in the loss of 200 jobs at its Dublin, Cork and Galway
  • Lagan Engineering, based in Tyrone, plans to double its workforce, hiring 16 new employees who are expected to help the company double its turnover by 2018.

19 February 2016

1,320 jobs announced this week

MSDCarlow, Cork and Tipperary200The US pharma company will create 200 jobs across 3 of its manufacturing sites by the end of this year. 110 jobs to be in Carlow, with 50 based in Cork and 40 in the Tipperary facility.
Swissport Ireland LimitedDublin Airport200Swissport Ireland has announced 200 new jobs in Dublin Airport. The new positions will be in the areas of customer service, ramp handling and flight operations.
Bord na MónaLimerick                   (Foynes)200The utility service provider has announced a new facility which will create 140 jobs during construction and a minimum of 60 when operational.
Ardmore Care

Dublin (Finglas)

140Nursing healthcare company has announced the construction of a new nursing home in Dublin which will create 140 new jobs this year.
APC LtdDublin (Cherrywood)100Pharma company APC Ltd will create 100 high-skill jobs over the next 18 months at its Cherrywood process research facility.
Dalata Hotel GroupDublin               (Dublin 2)100Dalata hotel group has announced the development of a new city centre hotel which will create 100 new jobs when operational in 2018.
Web SummitDublin100The tech events company is to hire 100 new staff across 2016 with the new positions to be in sales, engineering and data science.
Technopath Clinical Diagnostics

Tipperary (Ballina)

60Software company will create 60 new positions at its Ballina base over the next two years.
Grant Engineering

Offaly       (Birr)

50Engineering company to create 50 new jobs as part of expansion at its manufacturing facility in Birr.
RSA Insurance Ireland

Galway (Knocknacarra)

50The Insurance company has announced the creation of 50 new jobs at its new operations centre in Knocknacarra.
Eventbrite

Cork

50The online ticketing company will create 50 new jobs over the next 3 years at a new customer support centre in the city.
AQ MetricsKildare               (Maynooth)30The software analysis company has announced the creation of 30 new jobs over the next 12 months.
Kneat SolutionsLimerick30The software company has announced the creation of 30 new jobs as part of a five year growth strategy. The new roles will be for software developers, testers, pharmaceutical process specialists and business development managers.
InvestecCork10The specialist bank has announced a new Munster office creating 10 new positions, taking its total Irish staff to 250.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,414

New positions advertised this week (8 February - 14 February)
16,281New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Connected Health, which specialises in the provision of healthcare services in the home and the community in Northern Ireland, plans to create 120 new jobs, almost doubling its workforce.
    Food group Glanbia Ingredients Ireland is seeking planning permission for a €35m expansion to its Wexford cheese plant. The company said the investment will secure the future of the plant’s 48 employees, as well as generating 60-70 jobs during the construction phase.
  • Bombardier Aerospace is reportedly cutting 580 positions in Belfast this year and a further potential 500 jobs next year.

12 February 2016

332 jobs announced this week

Chanelle GroupGalway175

Pharma company Chanelle Group plans to double its production capacity and increase Research & Development capabilities with the announcement of 175 new positions.

Holland and BarrettDublin60

The health retailer has announced the opening of a new warehouse in March creating 60 new jobs.

AspiraCork50

Tech firm Aspira to create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months, The new roles will be in project management, business analysis and software development.

Prim-Ed PublishingWexford (New Ross)27

Irish educational company Prim-Ed is to double its Irish workforce to 54 over the next five years.

Meagher's PharmacyNationwide20

Pharmacy is set to open two new shops this year creating 20 new jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,375

New positions advertised this week (1 February - 7 February)
13,867New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Cybersecurity firm Alert Logic is to create 88 new jobs at a security research and technology development centre in Belfast, with 30 roles already filled.

5 February 2016

1,680 jobs announced this week

University of LimerickLimerick1,000

University of Limerick is to create 1,000 new jobs over the next four years in a major expansion, part funded by the European Investment Bank. 700 of these jobs will be in construction and nearly 300 more will be created on the existing campus as well as at a new campus in Limerick city centre. 

CentraNationwide480

Convenience store retailer is to open 16 new stores this year, creating 480 new jobs.

AbtranCork130

Outsourcing firm Abtran is to begin recruiting immediately for 130 new roles working at a call centre on contract from Sky. 

CBEMayo (Claremorris)40

Retail software company is to create 40 new jobs in an R&D-led expansion that will see the company’s workforce expand to 150 people by the end of 2017.

Data SolutionsDublin10

IT solutions distributor is to create 10 new jobs within the next two years at its Dublin office with roles in technical support, sales and marketing, 

Pundit ArenaCork10

Sports media platform is to double its workforce after securing €650,000 in funding.

ChoppedDublin10

Healthy food company has opened its first franchise in Dublin, creating 10 new jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,467

New positions advertised this week (25 January - 31 January)
11,492New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Financial Services Ireland has announced the creation of 1,000 apprenticeships over the next four years.
  • It is reported that Ryanair is looking to fill hundreds of cabin crew positions, with a recruitment day scheduled in Dublin this month.
  • In Co Antrim, Thornton Roofing is to create 50 jobs as part of a project to win new contracts in England and Scotland. And Dowds Group it is to create 46 new jobs
  • Derry firm NuPrint Technologies is to create 21 new jobs.
  • A number of companies in Northern Ireland hare recruiting as a result of increased business opportunities at Belfast International Airport. In total, 115 new jobs are to be created. Catering firm SSP is planning to create 20 full-time and 30 part-time positions in Belfast while Fed & Watered food outlet is creating 10 new jobs. Belfast Airport Taxis plans to recruit 30 new drivers, catering, retail and logistics company LSG is to hire 16 new staff, and charter firm Jet Assist is to create six new jobs.

29 January 2016

515 jobs announced this week

Shaw AcademyDublin100Education technology company has created 60 new jobs and is to create a further 40 jobs to be filled by summer 2016
IntuityGalway100New technology company to create 100 new jobs over the next 3 years with recruitment starting immediately. 
Credit SuisseDublin100Financial services company will open a new prime Sservices business Dublin branch creating 100 new jobs.
EquifaxDublin100Workforce information solutions company has announced the creation of 100 new jobs at a new facility in Dublin.
HortonworksCork50Software provider to create 50 new jobs in roles including tech support, finance, HR, marketing, IT and operations backgrounds.
Perception ConsultingDublin30Data analytics company is to create 30 new jobs in the next two years. 
OneViewDublin15Medical software company is to create 15 new jobs this year, in software development and administration roles.
FortuityCork10Cloud technology and data analytics company is to create 10 new jobs.
Amarenco SolarCork10Solar energy company is to create 10 jobs in business development, administration and tech support. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,327

New positions advertised this week (18 January - 24 January)
9,025New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • Facebook has confirmed it will proceed with the construction of a new data centre in Clonee, Co. Meath. Construction is due to start in the next couple of months.
  • Aviation ground-handling services company Swissport plans to create 100 new jobs at Belfast International Airport.
  • Animal health company Elanco is to close its facility in Sligo with the loss of 100 jobs.
  • It is reported that a provisional liquidator has been appointed to the Xtra-vision movie rental chain, which may result in the loss of up to 580 jobs.

22 January 2016

3,369 jobs announced this week

Nua HealthcareMunster800Private intellectual disability care service providers is to create 800 jobs over the next three years through the planned development of new residential and day care facilities.
TTM HealthcareNationwide500Healthcare company will create 500 new jobs over the next 5 years. The new roles will mainly be for nursing professionals, social care professionals and allied health professionals.
ADIDublin, Cork and Waterford500Engineering solutions company plans to create 500 new jobs by 2020.
Dublin Airport AuthorityDublin350Dublin Airport Authority is hiring 350 new staff in areas such as security, customer service and asset management.
VeoliaNationwide300Environmental services group is creating 300 jobs across its Irish operation over the next five years. The new roles will include positions in water infrastructure and biomass energy divisions.
First DataTipperary300Global commerce solutions company is to establish a research and development center in Nenagh that will house up to 300 skilled employees.
AccentureDublin250Management services company is provide 250 new jobs by August. The new roles will be for software developers, data scientists and advanced analytics, visual analytics, big data, data integration, Salesforce and Oracle.
O'Brien Fine FoodsKildare190O'Brien Fine Foods is to create 40 new roles with a further 150 jobs expected to be created during the construction phase.
BoxeverDublin100Data analysis software company is looking for data scientists and software engineers to fill 100 new positions.
NetigateCork45Cloud based services company is to create 45 new roles through the establishment of its international headquarters in Cork. The jobs will be across sales, technical support, and account management.
Digital Marketing InstituteDublin34Education provider has announced 34 new jobs for 2016. The new jobs will be in the roles of sales, operations and marketing.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,123New positions advertised this week (11 January - 17 January)
5,698New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies created 533 full-time jobs in 2015.

In the North, smart payments firm Cayan has said it is to create 50 jobs in Belfast.

Security firm ICTS announces it is to create 40 new roles at Belfast International Airport.

15 January 2016

1,096 jobs announced this week

Siga Hydro, Roadbridge & Strabag GroupTipperary450Proposed €650m hydro-electric plant will create 400 construction jobs and 50 permanent jobs 
OracleDublin450Cloud computing company has announced 450 new jobs in Dublin as it opens new state-of-the-art offices to accommodate its growth.
MTTDublin70Travel app developer is to create 70 new roles in the next six months in software development, product management, design, quality assurance, finance, sales, account management and marketing.

3D4 Medical

Dublin70

Irish medical technology company is seeking software developers, 3D graphic artists and medical writers. The 70 new jobs are to be created over the next 18 months

eHealth Ireland (HSE)

Nationwide40

HSE is to create 40 new digital technology roles in 2016 focused on assuring that where technology is deployed into health it is done with a patient and clinical focus.

PhoneWatch

Nationwide16

Home security firm is expanding its operation in Ireland, hiring new business development managers.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,575New positions advertised this week (4 January - 10 January)
3,575New positions advertised since the start of 2016

Also in the news...

  • C&C is planning to shut it plant at Borrisoleigh with the loss of 124 jobs, with an additional 20 jobs lost at depots in Portlaoise and New Ross. The company also plans to create 80 jobs at its plant in Clonmel, and 10 new jobs at a depot in Kilkenny,

8 January 2016

145 jobs announced this week

Accent SolutionsDublin (Glasnevin)100Engineering and facilities solutions company is to create 100 new jobs over the coming 24 months
SurgacollDublin25Medical devices company plans to create 25 new jobs by 2019.
TranspocoDublin20Telematics company plans to double its workforce following the launch of its latest software product, SynX.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

425New positions advertised this week (28 December - 3 January)
123,751New positions advertised since the start of 2015

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

709New positions advertised this week (21 December - 27 December)
123,326New positions advertised since the start of 2015

21 December 2015 

60 jobs announced this week 

DairymasterKerry, US and USA60Dairymaster will hire 60 new staff across three locations in 2016, with new positions in design, software, production, electronic engineering, mobile app development, service and installation and sales.

 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

5,875New positions advertised this week (14 December - 20 December)
122,617New positions advertised since the start of 2015

18 December 2015 

1,046 jobs announced this week 

PwCNationwide500Professional services firm to hire 500 new staff in 2016, with 300 graduate positions and 200 for senior staff throughout the company's seven locations in Ireland.
DPDWestmeath (Athlone)200Courier company is investing €13 million expanding its headquarters in Athlone, with new roles for drivers, IT and administrative staff, 70 of which are expected to be filled before Christmas.
AsavieDublin106The Internet of Things software developer will hire across a variety of roles in engineering, sales, product management, marketing and support over the next two and a half years.
MicrosoftDublin100The tech company is recruiting 100 professionals and 60 interns with positions available for software engineers, data analytics experts, finance experts, channel and technical account management, device demand planners, supply chain experts, operations, sales and marketing.
Phenox GmbHGalway65Medical devices company is to open a manufacturing facility in Galway next year with the creation of 65 jobs.
NewsweaverCork60High-tech firm to create 60 new jobs over the next two years.
OxyMemWestmeath (Athlone)15Irish start-up working in water cleaning and efficiency technology is expanding having raised €2.5m from investors and Enterprise Ireland

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,086New positions advertised this week (7 December - 13 December)
116,742New positions advertised since the start of 2015

11 December 2015 

 450 jobs announced this week 

InfosysNationwide250Software company to create 250 jobs over the next three years at a new R&D facility, with a second Irish facility to provide IT services to Infosys clients.
TrustevCork90Fraud detection company is recruiting 90 staff over the next year as it is taken over by American company TransUnion.
Insuremyhouse.ieDublin50Online home insurance broker plans to triple the size of its business over the next three years and is hiring for sales, advisory and administration roles.
NeosfarDublin30IoT company is to create 30 new jobs at an R&D facility.
iCabbiDublin20Tech company is creating 20 new roles in Research and Development, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing and Technical Support - 
Atlantic Flight Training AcademyCork10Flight training school to hire ten new pilot instructors as it has won a contract to train Turkish Airlines pilots. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,877New positions advertised this week (30 November - 6 December)
115,656New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

US fast food burger outlet Five Guys plans to open ten branches across Ireland, including eight in the Republic of Ireland.

DCU Innovation Campus, known as DCU Alpha, has revealed plans to support 100 companies and 800 jobs over the next three years with a focus on internet of things technologies.

4 December 2015 

624 jobs announced this week 

Limerick Institute of TechnologyLimerick234Limerick IT is to purchase a new sit at Coonagh Cross, creating 100 full-time jobs when operational, and 134 jobs during the construction phase.
GE HealthcareCork (Carrigtwohill)140GE Healthcare to invest $40 million in its Cork facility which will double its production capacity
NeopostDublin (Citywest)100Mail solutions and digital communications company to create 100 jobs at new European Operations Centre in Citywest.
MC GroupKerry (Killarney)30Quarry operator is set to create 30 roles for engineers, sales and marketing, plant operators, fleet management, fitters and drivers at its plant in Killarney.
LinkedInDublin100LinkedIn is currently hiring sales managers, insight analysts, applied scientists, HR managers and finance managers.
BluefaceDublin20Blueface has opened a new office in Dublin's IFSC with roles in engineering, software development, R&D, marketing, sales, customer care and finance.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,864New positions advertised this week (23 November - 29 November)
113,779New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Supermarket chain SuperValu has announced it is to close two stores in Carlow and Clonmel in January, resulting in the loss of 98 jobs.

27 November 2015 

289 jobs announced this week 

CPL ResourcesNationwide160Ireland's largest recruitment agency to create 160 new jobs over the next two years. 
Maximum MediaNationwide42Digital publishing company is to create 42 jobs over the next 12 including multimedia journalists, social media managers, commercial and creative strategists, ad operations and video production specialists.
DeliverooGalway30Restaurant home-delivery service is expanding and recruiting 30 drivers in Galway.
AerogenGalway20Medtech company to create 20 jobs following two new product launches this year
Clear FinancialDublin (Rathcoole)15Insurance and investment broker plans to recruit 15 new roles in financial advice, compliance, back office support and tech over the next few months.
PMD SolutionsCork11Healthcare company to create 11 jobs over the next 18 months following receiving €4.2m as part of the EU’s Horizon 2020 funding programme to develop its device for respiratory illnesses.
Team HorizonDublin & Mayo11Irish pharma start-up to hire 11 additional jobs in its Irish operations by second half of next year.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,665New positions advertised this week (16 November - 22 November)
111,915New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

Fast food restaurant Eddie Rockets has opened an outlet in Belfast, creating 25 jobs.

O'Neills sportswear firm has increased its workforce by 20 staff.

20 November 2015 

1,141 jobs announced this week

VoxproDublin400Outsourcing firm in Cork to create 400 new positions.
Bon SecoursCork275Private hospital in Cork to create 75 new clinical roles at new medical assessment unit, which will commence in 2016 and take approximately 2 years to complete. 200 jobs will be created during the construction phase. 
McDonald'sKildare (Naas)120Fast food restaurant has opened a new drive-thru restaurant in Naas, creating 120 new jobs. 
Digital Reality TrustDublin120Up to 120 construction jobs are to be created during the construction phase of expansion to the Digital Reality Trust facility in West Dublin
DesignProLimerick (Rathkeale)85Company which provides automation and machine build services to pharma and electrical industries is to create 85 jobs in the coming years.
HuaweiDublin50ICT solutions provider has opened its newest Ireland R&D office, creating over 50 new R&D jobs by 2016, bringing the total to 120 Huawei employees working in R&D in Ireland.
AldiGalway & Limerick40Supermarket chain to create 40 new jobs as it opened two new branches in Knocknacarra in Galway and Newcastle West in Limerick.
Chameleon Advertising Tech LtdDublin21Italian advertising company has decided to move most of its operations to Ireland, opening its new hub in the Guinness Enterprise Centre, which will have responsibility for all business activities, including software development, sales and marketing support for expansion into new markets.
DavraDublin15IoT company to create 15 jobs in Dublin next year following €1.5m investmen.
BluemetrixCork15Big data specialist solution provider is to hire 15 people at its Cork office by the end of 2016.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,409New positions advertised this week (9 November - 15 November)
109,250New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • AIB has re-launched its graduate recruitment programme for finance for students graduating in 2016, and is expected to recruit at least 50 graduates over five years.
  • Renewable energy heating company Alternative Heat is to create 23 new jobs with the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Castlewellan, Co Down.

13 November 2015

1,380 jobs announced this week 

AppleCork1,000Apple is expanding its Cork campus, adding a new building that will provide new office space and room for 1,000 additional employees by mid-2017.
Indeed.comDublin300Jobs website plans to expand its Dublin-based headquarters for Europe, adding 300 new employees in the next two years. 
SwrveDublin45Mobile marketing company has closed a €28m funding and acquisition round and, as a result, is creating 45 jobs at its Dublin base.
Spearline LabsCork (Skibbereen)20IT company is hiring for software engineering, support, international sales and finance roles.
Aran CandyDublin15Sweetmaker of Jelly Bean Factory brand has increased the number of staff at its facility in Blanchardstown by 20% in the past year.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,217New positions advertised this week (1 November - 8 November)
106,841New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • 3,700 people will be employed in the new Children's Hospital, with 2,300 jobs created while the facility is being built.
  • Best Menswear has exited examinership, saving 130 of 200 jobs.
  • Swiss pharma company Roche is to close its Irish manufacturing plant in Clare with the loss of 240 jobs.
  • US engineering company Caterpillar if to cut a further 100 jobs in Northern Ireland. It is also reported that Schrader Electronics, based in Carrickgergus, is to let 42 temporary workers go, and Invista is likely to reduce its employee numbers by 48.
  • Independent energy provider Viridian Group, which operates the Energia brand, is to create 35 jobs in Belfast.
  • AvantCard is to cut a quarter of its workforce at its call centre in Carrick-on-Shannon, making 37 roles redundant.
  • Independent News & Media PLC has announced the closure of its coupon business GrabOne with the expected loss of 24 jobs.

6 November 2015

950 jobs announced this week 

DealzNationwide400Discount retail store to create 400 jobs over the next five years, as well as 200 seasonal jobs over the Christmas period. The retailer currently has 50 stores in Ireland.
SquarespaceDublin160All-in-one website publishing platform is to expand its EMEA Headquarters in Dublin with the creation of 160 new jobs over 3 years.
AffideaNationwide100Diagnostic healthcare provider (previously known as Euromedic) is to create 100 new jobs over the next 18 months. Roles will be a mix of clinical and admin.
Tata Consultancy ServicesNationwide80IT services and consulting company is to create 80 highly-skilled jobs in Ireland over the next 12 months.
PlanNet21Dublin50Telecomms and network equipment provider is to recruit 50 new staff at its new Dublin headquarters.
Amazing.comDublin50Online entrepreneurial business course provider is planning to create 50 new jobs over the next three years.
AsanaDublin30App developer is opening an Operations Centre in Dublin, creating 30 new jobs by 2017.
Pond5Dublin30stock video company, today announced plans to open an Operation Centre initially creating 30 software development jobs over three years in Dublin.
Wave2WaveDublin30Company working in the network connectivity industry is establishing its International Headquarters in Dublin, employing 30 people over three years.
Primary IntegrationDublin20Data centre consultancy expects to create 20 new roles by the end of 2016 for project managers and commissioning engineers.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,179New positions advertised this week (26 October - 1 November)
104,624New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Michelin tyre factory in Ballymena, Co Antrim is reportedly closing in mid-2018, with the loss of 860 jobs.
  • Dixons Carphone has announced 220 new part-time seasonal jobs across the group's 125 stores nationwide.
  • Medtronic-Covidien is to shed 150 jobs at its contact centre in Dublin, according to the Communications Workers Union.
  • 100 seasonal jobs to be created at I BELIEVE Christmas village in Dublin's Custom House Quarter.
  • Small businesses in Fingal are to create 18 jobs immediately with a further 23 coming on stream in 2016 as Fingal Local Enterprise Office has approved almost €200,000 in funding to 11 businesses in the latest tranche of approvals.

30 October 2015 

226 jobs announced this week 

GlassdoorDublin100Jobs and recruiting website is opening an office in Dublin early next year, hiring 35 staff in sales, marketing and business development in the first 12 months, and 100 jobs in the next three years. 
CurrencyFairDublin50Money exchange company is to expand adding 50 jobs in the next year as it moves to a new HQ in Dublin.
Natural BakeryDublin, Kildare (Naas)35Bakery is to open four new shops in the next eight weeks in IFSC, Baggot Street, Naas and Citywest.
KefronDublin20Document and information management company is to employ an additional 20 staff by the end of the year as it expands having acquired two other companies - Evolution and Lightspeed.
ConnexiconDublin15MedTech company will add 15 jobs by 2017, with roles in customer care, chemistry and sales and marketing. 
Seabrook Technology GroupCork6Cork-based MedTech company has partned with Siemens Industry Software UK and will create eight new jobs, six in Cork and two in the UK.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,489New positions advertised this week (19 October - 25 October)
102,445New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • US fintech firm Hanweck is to create 19 jobs in Belfast at its European headquarters, recruiting for roles in research, development and support.
  • The High Court has approved a survival scheme for Mothercare Ireland, safeguarding 250 jobs.

23 October 2015 

1391 jobs announced this week

Regeneron PharmaceuticalsLimerick (Raheen)200Biopharma company is hiring high-end specialist jobs in commercial manufacturing, process sciences, quality assurance/control and various support functions for scientists, chemists and technicians.
Aer LingusDublin 200

Airline to hire 200 new staff over the next year with the introduction of three new transatlantic routes for 2016.

Clavis InsightDublin150

e-commerce company which provides analytics tools for companies selling online is to create 150 new jobs over the next two years. 

GrifolsDublin (Grangecastle)140

Spanish life sciences company has announced 140 jobs for west Dublin, having built a 100m international logistics centre.

 PivotalDublin  & Cork130

Company involved with digital transformation for enterprises, is creating 130 new jobs over the next five years with the expansion of Cork operations and the opening of a new office in Dublin.

Bandon Co-opCork 50West Cork co-op is to create 50 jobs over the next three years as it plans to increase supply.
Trinity College DublinDublin40University will begin recruiting for 40 new associate professors next month.
Fujitsu IrelandDublin (Swords)35IT solutions provider is recruiting 35 new employees over the next six months in roles including IT, project management, and bid management.
AccuflowCork30Smart home heating company is quadrupling its workforce, hiring staff across software development, marketing, sales and administration.
Cut-eGalway (Loughrea)16Company which designs and implements innovative online assessments and related recruitment and development technology is to create 16 new jobs.

CPL Industries

Limerick (Foynes)60Manufacturer of smokeless solid fuel products has announced it will create an additional 60 new jobs, and will employ over 200 staff in Ireland by 2018.
CarechoiceDublin200Care home operator is to create 200 new jobs with the opening of a 165-bed facility in north Dublin.
Pfizer  Dublin & Cork130Pharmaceutical company is to create 90 jobs at its facility at Grange Castle, west Dublin in and 40 jobs in Ringaskiddy and Little Island, Co Cork over the next year with recruitment already underway.
O'Sullivan Whelan SolicitorsCork10Cork-based law firm to create 10 new jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,384New positions advertised this week (12 October - 18 October)
99,956New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Clarus Financial Technology, is to create 15 jobs in Belfast with the opening of a new R&D centre.
  • Chemtest, a company which provides specialist microbiological and asbestos testing services and is based in Belfast, is doubling its workforce to 30.
  • Waterford-based company Honeywell Transportation Systems is seeking 50 voluntary redundancies.
  • Social game service provider Zynga is reportedly planning to cut 22 of its staff based in Ireland as part of a global reduction of its workforce.

16 October 2015

350 jobs announced this week 

SageDublin (Sandyford)300Business accounting payroll & payment software firm to build a new customer business centre in Sandyford, creating 300 new jobs.
Connacht Whiskey DistilleryMayo (Ballina)40New distillery to create 40 new jobs and expects to produce up to 70,000 cases per year.
Test TriangleDublin (Blanchardstown)10Software company is hiring for four roles immediately in software test consulting and sales, with the following six positions made available in the coming months.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,387New positions advertised this week (5 October - 11 October)
97,572New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Customer service management company Teleperformance is to create 800 jobs in Fermanagh by 2018.
  • Engineering components firm McAuley, based in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, is to create 64 manufacturing jobs over the next four years.
  • Electric Ireland is expanding into the residential market in the North, creating 45 jobs.
  • ChannelSight, which designs "buy now" button technology for online retailers has raised €3.3m to expand its operations, creating 34 new jobs.
  • Vodafone is recruiting 20 graduates for its 18-month graduate programme. 80% of graduates who have completed the course have secured employment with Vodafone.

9 October 2015

846 jobs announced this week 

Rye River Brewing CompanyKildare (Kilcock)250Brewing company to hire 150 positions across manufacturing, customer service, brewing, export, general operatives and management. Up to 100 jobs will be created in the construction of the new brewery plant and visitor centre which is to open in late spring 2016. 
WorkdayDublin200Company which specialises in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources to create 200 jobs over the next three years as it announces it is to open its new European HQ in Dublin.
IndeedDublin200Recruitment website plans to add 200 new staff to its Dublin office. 
AmmeonDublin100IT professional services company is hiring both experienced engineers and graduates for a wide variety of high-value IT roles, with a focus on the latest cloud and DevOps skills.
Son a bunCork 31New burger restaurant to open in Cork creating 20 full-time and 11 part-time jobs.
DeliverooCork30Food delivery company is to launch operations in Cork, creating 30 jobs.
Integrity360Dublin25Technology security provider aims to recruit 25 new staff in Ireland by the end of this year.
CGMWaterford10Software developer is to establish a software development centre in Waterford, creating 10 jobs. Company was recruited through the Government initiative, ConnectIreland

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,353New positions advertised this week (28 September - 4 October)
95,185New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Retailer Brown Thomas is to hire 500 seasonal staff for the Christmas period.

2 October 2015

864 jobs announced this week 

AccentureDublin200Accenture to expand its Irish operations and establish a Centre for Innovation in Dublin, creating 200 jobs in the next year 
Kings LaundryCork200Linen and laundry company is to create 200 new jobs over the next two years as part of a €12m investment in a new facility in Cork.
IBMDublin, Cork and Galway110IBM to expand its Analytics & Solutions Lab, creating software engineering roles at the development lab which has offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway
ThreeLimerick100Mobile phone network to transfer its customer call centre to Limerick, creating 100 new jobs
Morgan McKinleyDublin, Cork, Limerick and Waterford80Recruitment company is creating 80 new jobs which will range from junior to senior consultant positions.
Mason Hayes & CurranDublin75Business law firm is hiring for a variety of roles from lawyers to professional support staff. Hiring commenced earlier this year and will continue until year end. See www.mhc.ie for further details.
MECOLimerick44manufacturer of engineered products for water purification, is to open its European headquarters in the National Technology Park in Limerick, creating 44 jobs.
ChimneysafeTipperary30Company that manufactures automated chimney cleaning equipment to create 30 jobs over the next 4 years in manufacturing, installation, sales and administration.
AldiTipperary (Cashel)14Supermarket chain has opened its newest store in Cashel.
MobacarKerry11Technology company is expanding having secured an investment deal with global car rental brokerage Auto Europe and venture capital firm Delta Partners

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

5,087New positions advertised this week (21 September - 27 September)
92,832New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

B&Q DIY retailer is to close five stores in Northern Ireland, affecting 300 positions.

25 September 2015

538 jobs announced this week

DeloitteNationwide280Deloitte has launched its graduate recruitment campaign with 280 roles across the country.
NIIT LimitedDublin110Skills and talent development company is opening a European base in Ireland.
Future FinanceDublin50Student lender is to more than double its workforce as it looks to launch an offering in the Irish market.
Powerscourt DistilleryWicklow (Enniskerry)48New craft distillery and visitor centre to create 18 full-time jobs, and 30 jobs during the construction phase.
United Technologies CorporationClare (Shannon)25Company providing high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries, announces 20 new jobs at a maintenance, repair and overhaul centre in Shannon.
JobbioDublin25Online recruitment platform is to create 25 new jobs.

Also in the news...

Quinn Industrial Holdings says it has created 70 new jobs since it took control of the Construction Industry Supply and Packaging businesses of the former Quinn Group last December

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,332New positions advertised this week (14 September - 20 September)
87,745New positions advertised since the start of 2015

18 September 2015

365 jobs announced this week 

Tableau SoftwareDublin80Software company plans to grow its Dublin office over the next three years.
Odeon CinemasDublin65New cinema opening in Finglas to create 65 new jobs. 
AsystecCork (Ballincollig)50Data management solutions company is creating 50 new highly skilled jobs at a new Cork office in Ballincollig. The company will be hiring in a variety of roles in analytics, data centre and IT security and governance.
RealexDublin50Irish online payments company to create 50 new jobs - roles to include sales, marketing, IT operations and software development
Manguard PlusKildare (Naas)40Security company to create 40 new jobs at its command and control centre.
Nexvet BiopharmaOffaly (Tullamore)30Animal healthcare group has bought a manufacturing plant in Tullamore and expects to create 30 jobs.
BDO Ireland/ The Hire LabCork (Carrigaline)25

BDO Ireland in partnership with  hi-tech start-up, The Hire Lab, is developing a new jobs website for Department of Social Protection. The contract will see Hire lab double its workforce to 50.

IT AllianceDublin25Project management company to add to 500 staff it currently employs. 

Also in the news...

  • 700 jobs have been secured at Imtech Suir (Waterford), one of the largest industrial engineering companies in the country, after a UK private equity firm has completed a buy out of the business 
  • UK bakery company Greggs is set to trial its first outlet in Ireland
  • Fast food company Nando's plans to expand their operations after increased revenues with their Irish operation last year
  • Ulster Bank is to seek 50 redundancies from staff as part of an internal restructuring plan
  • 500 jobs are expected to be created from the National Sports Cluster in Limerick in roles from sports tech to food and nutrition products

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,248New positions advertised this week (7 September - 13 September)
84,413New positions advertised since the start of 2015

11 September 2015

608 jobs announced this week

EishtecWaterford200Customer service solution provider to create 200 new jobs over the next six months. Company is supported through Department of Jobs, Enteprise & Innovation.
SASDublin150Business analytics firm to open a new customer contact centre.
Super ValuKildare70New supermarket opens in Newbridge.
Bluefin Payment SystemsWaterford40Company which provides secure payment platform for merchants is setting up a technology and operations centre in Waterford city that will create 40 jobs over the next three to five years.
ReageconClare (Shannon)4040 chemist positions are being created at Shannon-based company which produces laboratory consumables
CipherTechs, IncKilkenny36Information security services provider s setting up its EMEA headquarters in Kilkenny, creating 36 new jobs over five years at its security operations centre.
Pure TelecomTipperary30Irish-owned telecoms company is to add 30 jobs over the next 18 months
ArconicsDublin22Irish software company to create 22 jobs following signing a 10-year deal with Qatar Airways to provide its document management system.
AldiCork20Supermarket has opened a new store in Cork city, creating 20 jobs.

Geoscience Ireland new job creation statistics showing that member companies reported the addition of 134 new jobs in the first six months of 2015.

Business service company Intelling to open a contact centre in Belfast, creating 250 jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,796New positions advertised this week (31 August - 6 September)
81,165New positions advertised since the start of 2015

4 September 2015 

285 jobs announced this week

Quinlan's Food Nationwide 120Family-owned seafood company is to open a series of seafood bars across the country. 
Boyne BrewhouseLouth (Drogheda)8080 jobs will be created at new €20m facility which includes a whiskey distillery, Boyne Brewhouse craft brewery and taproom, visitor centre and restaurant.
MaxolDublin (Donabate)25Redevelopment of service station will create 25 new full and part-time jobs.
IT Alliance GroupDublin25Irish-owned IT outsourcing company is expanding its project management operations, creating 25 jobs by the end of the year. 
NightlineDublin20New depot has been opened in North City Business Park.
CityjetDublin15Airline plans to create an initial 15 jobs at a new call centre in Dublin that will open next March.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,028New positions advertised this week (24-30 August)
78,369New positions advertised since the start of 2015

28 August 2015 

575 jobs announced this week

Deloitte

Dublin 

400

Accounting and consulting firm is to create 400 jobs over the next four years as it expands its consulting business.

Intercom

Dublin

70

Tech company is to double its workforce in Dublin over the next year, with most of the new roles being in engineering. 

APC Microbiome

Cork

50

Gastrointestinal health research institute is to create new research jobs ahead of the launch of a national centre of excellence for food and medicine research at University College Cork.

Lites Group

Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Wexford

30

Field marketing company is set to hire 30 sales professionals for positions based in Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Wexford.

NK Communications

Nationwide

25

Direct sales company is growing its existing sales team with 25 new hires who will work nationwide.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,536New positions advertised this week (10 - 16 August)
76,341New positions advertised since the start of 2015

21 August 2015 

816 jobs announced this week

Google

Dublin

430

Google is investing €150m in a new data centre in West Dublin, employing 400 in the construction phase and 30 employees at the centre once completed

Ballymaguire Foods

Dublin

200

Chilled ready meals producer is to create 100 jobs at a new state-of-the-art plant in Dublin, with 100 additional jobs created during the construction phase

6D Global Technologies

Dublin

60

Digital business solutions company to open an office in Dublin, creating 60 jobs in three years

PrePayPower

Nationwide

50

Prepay electricity company to create 50 new jobs, mainly sales roles around the country - 20 in Leinster, 15 in Munster, ten in Connacht and five in Ulster.

Brown Bag Films

Dublin

50

Award-winning animation studio is to create 50 jobs in Dublin over the next 8 months

Whatclinic.com

Dublin

26

Healthcare comparison website plans to double its sales and customer care teams, hiring 26 new staff in Ireland over the next 12 months

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,207New positions advertised this week (10 - 16 August)
73,805New positions advertised since the start of 2015

14 August 2015

209 jobs announced this week 

Supermacs

Galway

100

New motorway service station at Kiltullagh Plaza will open in early 2016 and will provide 100 jobs

Pure Telecom

Dublin

30

Telecoms company is to create 30 new jobs over the next two years in customer care, sales and technical support as part of a €2m investment

TaxAssist Accountants

Dublin and Donegal (Letterkenny)

30

Accounting firm has created 30 new jobs with the opening of offices in Dublin and Letterkenny

HLB Sheehan Quinn

Dublin (Sandyford)

20

Accountancy firm will create 20 new jobs as the result of continued expansion

Effective Software

Dublin

19

 Software company specialising in health and safety and compliance software, is to create 19 new jobs in the next two years

Re:sure

Dublin

10

intelligent protection business is hiring ten new staff members in back office, customer support and operations roles

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,704New positions advertised this week (3 - 9 August)
71,598New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Supermac’s founders have announced plans to develop three motorway service stations over the next two years, creating 220 jobs. 

7 August 2015

50 jobs announced this week 

Feelsright

Dublin

50

Employee and recognition rewards company has announced it will create more than 50 jobs in Dublin before the end of the year.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,039New positions advertised this week (27 July - 2 August)
68,894New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • A new Digital Hub has been launched Skibbereen in West Cork named Ludgate@Skibbereen with the aim of creating 500 jobs in five years, with an initial minimum of 75 jobs expected in the start-up phase

31 July 2015

535 jobs announced this week 

Uber

Limerick

300

Car service provider is to establish a Centre of Excellence with 150 jobs being created this year and another 150 when the Centre is completed

Parexel

Dublin (Kilmanham)

130

Global biopharmaceutical services provider is growing their global hub. Company supported by IDA Ireland

Industrial Info Resources (IIR)

Galway (Ballybrit)

50

Market Intelligence company officially opened new 16,500 sq ft office in Ballybrit, creating 50 jobs

HeyStaks

Dublin

20

Irish start-up that analyses smartphone behaviour is to create 20 jobs within the next 12 months

Aldi

Kerry (Kenmare)

20

Supermarket has opened its seventh store in Kenmare, which will create 20 new jobs

Benetel

Dublin

15

Wireless technology company is to create 15 new jobs in Dublin 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,013New positions advertised this week (20 - 26 July)
66,855New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Generic drug manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals has invested in a facility in Cashel, Co Tipperary, supported by IDA Ireland, where it expects to hire up to 300 employees.

24 July 2015 

732 jobs announced this week 

Pramerica Systems IrelandDonegal (Letterkenny)330Shared services & technology company is creating 330 new jobs over the next three years, with potential for further growth in the longer term.
ABP Food GroupTipperary (Cahir)152Food processing company has extended and upgraded its food processing facilities creating 152 new jobs.
AbtranDublin100Business process management company is to expand its consulting and technology services division.
WetherspoonsDublin (Swords)85British pub chain opens their fourth pub in Ireland this week.
Pepper IrelandShannon & Dublin50Financial services firm to add 50 new roles to its current 300 strong workforce. 
Iconic TranslationDublin 15Irish translation software company to create jobs after raising €400,000 in seed funding including Enterprise Ireland.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,202New positions advertised this week (13 - 19 July)
64,842New positions advertised since the start of 2015

17 July 2015

130 jobs announced this week 

EllucianDublin50Software and services provider to higher education institutions is recruiting roles in technical sales, marketing, customer support and product development.
GSKSligo50Global healthcare company to take on 50 people this year in a range of disciplines including engineering, quality, technical, logistics, finance and project management.
NumerixDublin30Fintech company is setting up an office in Dublin hiring 30 high-skilled positions over the next three years.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,400New positions advertised this week (6 - 12 July)
62,640New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

Developer Ardale Properties has lodged a planning application with Fingal County Council to build a retail development in Portmarnock, Dublin, which would create 40 construction jobs.

10 July 2015 

485 jobs announced this week 

VodafoneDublin200Telecoms operator is to open a new European sales centre at its Irish headquarters in Carrickmines.
Coupa SoftwareDublin120The technology firm, which offers cloud-based spend management, has opened its new European hub in Dublin.
Aer CapDublin & Shannon100World’s largest aircraft leasing company increasing staff by 100 across various disciplines including Sales and Marketing, Aircraft Technical, Legal, Contracts Management, Finance and Treasury
DkIT SportLouth (Dundalk)35New roles being created at the DkIT sports campus.
PlanNet21Dublin30Technology firm is investing €20m building a data centre. New roles will mainly be in engineering and professional services.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,671New positions advertised this week (29 June - 5 July)
60,240New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • 80 new jobs created as new care home set to open in North Belfast
  • Four new growing companies joined The Digital Hub in Dublin in the second quarter of this year, creating 16 jobs.
  • Renewable energy companies Oriel Windfarm and Gaelectric are investing €80m in an offshore wind farm creating 150 jobsduring the construction of the project, with 30 new long term jobs for the North East Region.

3 July 2015 

477 jobs announced this week

Kama GamesDublin100Games developer is creating 100 new roles over the next three years in all phases of game design, marketing, finance, HR and business development.
Blue InsuranceDublin100Jobs to be created over the next 2 years as the insurance company expands into personal and international insurance market
Various food companiesCork & Kerry6540 expanding food firms are are creating 65 jobs across the Cork and Kerry region.
Sungard Availability ServicesDublin50Technology firm is creating jobs in several areas including technical operations, customer services and sales and marketing.
AbbVieSligo50Biopharmaceutical healthcare company’s is investing €40 million in expanding its development and manufacturing capacity in Sligo over the next four years.
WrikeDublin50The work management platform for high-performance teams, is establishing its European Headquarters in Dublin creating 50 jobs over the next two years.
Barricade Cork35Web security startup is to create 35 jobs by the end of the year.
ProSeeder Technologies LimitedDublin15Financial software firm is establishing a technology centre for software development activities and will also hire a small sales and business development team.  Company was recruited through the Government initiative, ConnectIreland.
Absorb TechnologyDublin12Technology firm is to establish a European operations hub in Dublin City Centre. Company was recruited through the Government initiative, ConnectIreland.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,821New positions advertised this week (22 June - 28 June)
56,569New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news...

  • Angel investment will help to create 700 jobs around Ireland by 2017, according to Halo Business Angel Network.
  • 289 jobs promised for Derry as US human resources firm OneSource Virtual establish their first European operation

26 June

301 jobs announced this week 

Evros Technology GroupDublin100Technology firm is hiring staff for its managed services, cloud technology and IT recruitment divisions. 50 positions will be located in Dublin, with another 50 based in regional offices in Cork, Waterford, Clare
MarquetteDublin80A new dining area is to open at the end of August in Terminal 1, Dublin Airport.
Web SummitDublin51Recruiting across a range of roles including sales, marketing, and data analytics.
IIS GroupDublin30Business management software company is to create 50 new jobs 30 of which are based in Ireland.
EssentialSkillzGalway30E-learning business plans to double its workforce in the next year, recruiting for programming and product implementation roles.
Your Smile DirectDublin10Irish cosmetic dentistry start-up is to create ten new jobs working across both its UK and Irish operations.

Also in the news...

  • Metaverse Mod Squad is setting up an operations centre in Derry, creating 100 jobs 
  • Liberty Insurance is to seek 270 redundancies from its Irish operations over the next 18 months.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,043New positions advertised this week (15 June - 21 June)
52,748New positions advertised since the start of 2015

19 June 

661 jobs announced this week 

Johnson & JohnsonLimerick200Johnson & Johnson Vision Care operating as Vistakon Ireland is to invest over €100 million in the expansion of its manufacturing operations. 18 month construction phase will create 200 temporary positions
De Puy Synthes Cork (Ringaskiddy)80Global leader in orthopaedic and neurological solutions is building a new €53.2 million 320,000 square foot state-of-the-art plant expansion.
McGettigansGalway50Pub chain is open its 11th venue in Galway.
NuoDBDublin50Over the next three years, NuoDB plans to recruit several dozen developers, engineers and tech support professionals in Europe, including 50 in Dublin.
ElverysNationwide40Sports retail chain is to hire across its e-commerce, marketing, retail management & retail operations departments.
DaqriDublin30Augmented reality company has opened its new European headquarters and development centre in Dublin where it will hire 30 people in software and hardware development.
IndeedDublin30International jobs listing website is recruiting 30 sales staff at its Dublin office.
DataClarityDublin30The software company plans to create 30 jobs over 2 years in Dublin in an ICT capacity. Company was recruited through the Government initiative, ConnectIreland.
Artisan InfrastructureDublin30The company, which specialises in cloud management software, is establishing its EMEA headquarters in Dublin, creating 30 new information technology jobs.
Modern Marketing Concepts IncDublin30Global sales optimization company is establishing its EMEA headquarters in Dublin creating 30 jobs over the next three years. Recruitment is underway to build a sales and marketing team.
Smarter SurfacesDublin29Staff to be recruited in international sales, channel management & e-commerce over the next two years.
CRIWexford25Medical device manufacturer is creating 25 new jobs over the next three years.
Megatransfert SASDublin20French FinTech company is creating 20 jobs. 
United Chemical TechnologiesWexford17Scientific company is establishing a new European manufacturing facility in Wexford. Company was recruited through the Government initiative, ConnectIreland.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,128New positions advertised this week (8 June - 14 June)
50,705New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news

  • Facebook's total employment is set to hit 1,000 in Ireland this year as it submits plans to build a data centre in Co Meath.
  • Up to 300 new jobs could be created by a global pharmaceutical company West Pharma at its new site in Co Waterford. Construction at this new site gets underway next month.

12 June

1,085 jobs announced this week

Lloyds PharmacyNationwide500Pharmacy chain plans to add up to 60 new branches in Ireland over the next three years.
Mayo Renewable PowerMayo (Killala)380The construction of €180m electricity generating plant will create 350 construction jobs, with 30 people employed at the plant
ErgoDublin120Irish cloud computing and IT services company is to create 120 jobs over the next two years.
TK MaxxWexford (Wexford Town)40Discount clothing retailer is opening its 21st Irish store. 
Irish DistillersDublin30The bottling facility is expanding to increase bottling capacity at by 60%. New jobs will be created across all operations, with additional jobs through supply and construction phase. 
Maxi ZooKildare (Newbridge)15Pet retailer has opened its seventeenth store in Ireland, with plans to open a further 15 new stores across the country over the next five years, creating up to 150 new jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,641New positions advertised this week (1 June - 7 June)
48,577New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news

  • Engineering group RLC is to create 80 jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a new £35 million investment project in Newtownabbey.
  • US engineering group Caterpillar to cut 35 jobs at its Northern Ireland operation.

5 June 

257 jobs announced this week 

East Coast BakehouseLouth (Drogheda)100New Irish biscuit company is investing €15 million in a new large scale commercial biscuit manufacturing facility.
Affero LabDublin40e-Learning company is establishing its European Operations Centre in Dublin with the creation of 40 skilled jobs.
Integrity SolutionsDublin27IT security firm is beginning recruitment immediately for roles including security analysts and consultants, business analysts and governance, risk & compliance (GRC) specialists.
Slane Castle Irish WhiskeyMeath25US distiller Brown-Forman has invested €44m in Slane Castle Irish Whiskey. Up to 25 permanent jobs are expected to be created in the new distillery.
Core MediaDublin30Ireland's largest media communications group is hiring in the areas of online media, search, analytics, social media and creative technology services. In addition, 10 graduate positions will be hired on a permanent basis.
FolláinCork (Ballyvourney)20Jam-making company is doubling its workforce, hiring mainly food manufacturing positions and staff for a visitor centre and café due to open in the next six months.
News WhipDublin15Dublin and New York-based company that tracks and analyses content posted on social media is to double its workforce, having received investment of more than €1.5 million.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,211New positions advertised this week (25 May - 31 May)
46,936New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news

  • Professional services firm Grant Thornton to create 71 jobs in Belfast
  • 850 jobs are expected to be created by companies operating from a planned logistics and industrial hub on a 35-acre site in Baldonnell, Co Dublin.

29 May 

315 jobs announced this week 

eSentireCork (Ballincollig)100Canadian cyber security cimpany plans to create close to 100 jobs over the next five years in a European HQ and Security Operations Centre in Cork.
Marsh & McLennanDublin100American professional services firm opens new innovation centre in Dublin today, creating up to 100 highly skilled jobs.
ShopifyGalway50Cloud commerce platform for SMEs is to establish a new customer services operation in Galway that will hire 50 people throughout the west of Ireland region to work remotely.
Digit Games StudioDublin40Online games developer is trebling its workforce following a multi-million euro investment by US entertainment network Scopely.
TransferMateKilkenny25The money transfer firm is set to double its recruitment for this year.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,232New positions advertised this week (18 May - 24 May)
44,725New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news

  • Audio systems company Bose has closed its Carrickmacross plant, with the loss of 140 jobs.

22 May

857 jobs announced this week

MallinckrodtDublin (Blanchardstown)345Global specialty biopharmaceutical company creating 45 skilled full-time positions and 300 jobs during construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and office building.
Calypso TechnologyDublin150New Managed Services Centre will cater for the recruitment of 150 skilled positions to manage end-to-end client services in the area of capital markets.
Wetherspoon'sCork, Dublin (Blanchardstown, Swords)150UK pub outlet is to open a further three premises in the next five months; in Swords on June 21, Blanchardstown on June 23, and Paul St in Cork on September 1.
QualtricsDublin100Insight platform company is recruiting for its sales, support and technical teams as well as graduates from the science, business and mathematics disciplines
Valeo FoodsDublin (Cabra)40Food production company has invested €7 million in a new production facility, creating 40 manufacturing jobs.
Kilkee Bay HotelClare (Kilkee)30Hotel is reopening creating 30 new jobs. 
MaxolLouth (Dundalk)25Forecourt convenience retailer Maxol has invested approximately €2 million in a new service station.
QstreamDublin17Data analytics start-up is doubling its workforce in Dublin over the next 12 months.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,556New positions advertised this week (11 May - 17 May)
42,493New positions advertised since the start of 2015

15 May 

1,413 jobs announced this week

Alexion PharmaceuticalsDublin1,000The biopharm company is investing €450m its first ever biologics manufacturing facility outside the United States with the creation of 200 new jobs and 800 construction jobs over four years.
SIRONationwide260SIRO, the new brand of ESB and Vodafone Ireland’s fibre broadband joint venture company, is creating 60 jobs, with 200 additional construction jobs supported by the roll-out.
SlackDublin100The software company has opened a European HQ in Dublin. 100 customer support and account management roles will be recruited in the next two years.
Tricel 

Kerry (Killarney)40The manufacturing and engineering group is hiring new roles to strengthen operations in management, engineering, R&D, product development, marketing and manufacturing. 
Therapie and Optilase ClinicSligo13Laser and skin clinic Thérapie and its sister company Optilase, a laser eye surgery clinic, are to open a new outlet in Sligo town

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,730New positions advertised this week (4 May - 10 May)
39,937New positions advertised since the start of 2015

8 May 

13 jobs announced this week 

Passion Spiruline LtdDublin13The French-owned health food company recently established an Irish base in the Guinness Enterprise Centre.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,843New positions advertised this week (27 April - 3 May)
38,207New positions advertised since the start of 2015

1 May

575 jobs announced this week 

Bausch + LombWaterford275Global eye health company plans to invest €75M in extra manufacturing capacity at its Waterford facility, with 150 construction jobs also to be created as part of investment.
HomewatchDublin200The alarm and security company is to invest up to €35m in the company over the next three years.
Bank of IrelandDublin100100 customer champion roles are being recruited for Bank of Ireland's branch network. These roles will support customers in their online and mobile banking as well as day to day branch services

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,496New positions advertised this week (20 April - 26 April)
35,364New positions advertised since the start of 2015

24 April

560 jobs announced this week 

ZalandoDublin200Online fashion retailer is recruiting 200 software engineers over 3 years with the establishment of a software R&D centre on Barrow Street
DellLimerick100

Highly skilled engineering jobs will support ongoing work on enhanced tools and processes to improve overall sales, customer and partner experience

Agora PublishingWaterford100Global publishing company set to significantly expand its operations in the South East. Supported by IDA Ireland. 
DeliverooDublin50Online food delivery service officially launches with 50 new jobs including drivers
MiagenDublin (& Abu Dhabi)40Consultancy firm to take on 40 additional staff between its Dublin & Abu Dhabi offices, after securing new contract. 
Companies on the Government's Gulf trade missionNationwide2828 jobs and €16m in contracts for Irish companies are among initial, immediate results of Gulf trade mission. For more information about this trade mission, click here.
CityjetDublin22Irish airline will be training 22 new pilots this year to cope with increased demand with their European routes. Training will be done by Simtech. 
TreemetricsCork 20Forestry software firm is hiring for software engineering and sales roles after securing €1m contract from the European Space Agency

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,415New positions advertised this week (13 April - 19 April)
32,868New positions advertised since the start of 2015

Also in the news

  • 97 jobs over the next five years announced for legal firm Axiom UK in Belfast.
  • Jobs could be at risk at betting chain Ladbrokes seeks High Court protection.

17 April

317 jobs announced this week 

EPSCork (Mallow)85EPS, which designs and manufactures components for water and wastewater treatment plants, is building a new design and manufacture centre with the creation of 50 highly skilled jobs, with 35 jobs created in the construction phase.
Payback LoyaltyLimerick28The digital consumer engagement technology company plans to double its workforce as part of a €2.5 million expansion programme.
MovidiusDublin100After raising €38m in funding, the mobile technology company will recruit for 100 high tech positions in the next three years.
Global SharesCork (Clonakilty)80Company develops highly innovative web based software solutions for companies, have developed a 3-year expansion plan
ENBIOTipperary (Clonmel)12New €1.5m facility has been funded by the European Space Agency and is ENBIO’s centre of excellence for the development and production of ‘sunscreen technology’ for satellites, spacecraft, and space related hardware.
Carlow Brewing Company (O'Hara's Brewing)Carlow1212 jobs will be created within 3 months following a €1.5m investment.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,337New positions advertised this week (6 April - 12 April)
30,453New positions advertised since the start of 2015

10 April

106 jobs announced this week 

IFDSDublin 275Specialist technology solutions business is expanding their Irish operations. IFDS is supported by IDA Ireland. 
Quintessential BrandsLaois (Abbeyleix)20Irish cream liqueur brand is expanding their Irish operations. 
SMK CorporationDublin11Multinational electro-mechanical component manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo Japan is to establish a new European Headquarters in Dublin. Part of the Government's ConnectIreland initiative.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,600New positions advertised this week (30 March - 5 April)
28,116New positions advertised since the start of 2015

3 April

410 jobs announced this week 

An Garda SiochanaNationwide250250 new recruits for An Garda Siochana have been announced, to be recruited by the end of the year. 
NearformWaterford (Tramore)100 Cloud computing company is hiring for roles in development, sales, marketing, finance and project management
PrometricLouth (Dundalk)40

US-based testing company to invest €3.5m in their Louth facility. They are also investing almost €1m with DCU for research. 

Deko FoodsMeath (Kells)20Specialist manufacturer for ethnic foods, based in UK, to set up a base here. Company was recruited through the Government initiative, ConnectIreland.

In the news

  • 1,000 permanent jobs and 750 construction jobs are set to be created by Centre Parcs who have announced plans to open a holiday village in Ballymahon, Co. Longford. The plans are subject to planning permission.
  • Medical technology company Stryker Corporation are set to invest in their Carrigtwohill facility, which will result in job creation.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

3,088New positions advertised this week (23 March - 29 March)
26,516New positions advertised since the start of 2015

27 March

260 jobs announced so far this week

Schwungrad Energie LimitedOffaly (Rhode)50 This Irish company is building Europe’s first grid connected hybrid flywheel system service facility, creating jobs in construction and commissioning
Lagan BrickCavan (Kingscourt)30The brick manufacturing facility is reopening after a recent upturn in the Irish and UK markets
DocusignDublin100Digital transaction management company is establishing its European hub in Dublin, creating sales and technical roles.
IDT911Galway (Mervue)60Company that provides identity and data risk services is making Galway their European headquarters. Jobs to be created over 5 years.
AldiGalway (Oranmore)20Retailer opens another store, bringing their total stores in Ireland to 114. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

 1,872New positions advertised this week (16 March - 22 March)
23,428New positions advertised since the start of 2015

20 March

320 job announcements this week 

OpenSparkzMayo (Castlebar)250Hub for companies trying to set up businesses in the developing world is being established
MalwarebytesCork50Cybersecurity company is establishing its EMEA headquarters in Cork. Jobs to be created over three years. 
Life ScientificDublin (Belfield)20

Company specialising in crop protection products has secured an significant investment by InVivo, and now can expand the business over the next five years.

In the news

  • Communications company Ericcson are to start a voluntary redundancy programme with the aim of reducing their team by 71 people. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,927New positions advertised this week (9 March - 15 March)
21,556New positions advertised since the start of 2015

13 March 

100 jobs announcements made this week (12 March)

Lexis NexisDublin70Risk management firm is creating 70 josb over the next three years with the establishment of a new data analytics centre
Carraig DonnMayo (Westport)30Irish-owned retail chain and knitwear manufacturer is bringing its total workforce to 450

In the news

  • Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has reversed its decision to cease production at one of its manufacturing plants in Co Cork, retaining 160 jobs
  • Tullow Oil has started a redundancy consultation with their 140 staff in their Dublin offices 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,168New positions advertised this week (2 March - 8 March)
19,629New positions advertised since the start of 2015

6 March

540 jobs announcements made this week (6 March)

Northern TrustLimerick300US Financial Services company is to increase its workforce to 1,000 over the next three years
MicrosoftDublin150Microsoft is investing €134m in a new 'campus-style' building in Dublin, creating 150 construction jobs.
LogMeInDublin 90Cloud software firm is tripling its workforce, hiring in technical roles, sales, marketing, finance, HR and IT

In the news

  •  Glanbia has announced €235m investment in a new facility in Kilkenny, which will create 1,600 direct and indirect jobs.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,081New positions advertised this week (23 February - 1 March)
17,461New positions advertised since the start of 2015

27 February

1,636 jobs announcements made this week

Liffey ValleyDublin (Clondalkin)675225 construction jobs and 450 retail and customer service positions will be created with the approved €26m expansion of the shopping centre
AppleGalway (Athenry)300Part of a €850m investment in a new data centre. IDA Ireland and Coillte both involved in the securing of this deal.
ESBNationwide300Recruiting apprenticeships over the next five years. Key parts of their training will take place in ESB Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise.

Airbnb

Dublin 4200Online accommodation website is to double its workforce again (doubled workforce in early 2014). 

Horizon Pharma

Dublin 460The specialty biopharmaceutical company has established their global HQ here in Ireland. An IDA Ireland supported company. 

Penney's

Dublin 136Retail company hiring new people for their head office in a range of positions. 

Davy Stockbrokers

Dublin 230Stockbroking firm is hiring 30 new positions, including graduate roles, financial planning, marketing and accounting.

Youth Nation

Dublin 25Youth Entertainment & Communications company, finalist with Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur competition, is expanding their workforce.

Telecity Group

Dublin (Blanchardstown)10Provider of carrier-neutral data centres to create its fourth data centre. 

In the news

  • 220 redundancies announced by Mondelez in their three manufacturing plants (Coolock, Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin & Rathmore, Kerry)
  • Wonga (Dublin) to start a consultation with staff with the aim of reducing the workforce by 175 jobs. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,939New positions advertised this week (16-22 February)
15,380New positions advertised since the start of 2015

20 February

65 jobs announced in 3 companies this week

Brown BagDublin40Animation company has secured a deal with Amazon for the production of one of their shows
Costa CoffeeDublin (Rathfarnham)15New coffee store opened in Nutgrove Retail Park
Core MediaDublin 210Media company has launched its first graduate recruitment company

In the news

  • 1,500 jobs expected from the 102 Enterprise Ireland High-Potential Start-Up companies. You can read more about them here.
  • New €50m investment in Shannon Foynes Port will lead to job creation, with the company currently estimating 2,000 jobs over 30 years. 
  • Ulster Bank to create 350 jobs in Belfast with the creation of a customer contact centre
  • 170 jobs to go at UPC as some operations move overseas. It is hoped that most of the redundancies would be voluntary

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,690New positions advertised this week (8-15 February)
13,441New positions advertised since the start of 2015

13 February

869 jobs announced in 8 companies this week 

Lakeland DairiesCavan26181 full-time jobs and 180 construction jobs created by this  €36 million investment in an expansion of milk powder processing operation
Tayto ParkMeath150Full and part-time roles in administration, hospitality, outdoor horticulture and tour guides.
KBCKildare (Naas), Kilkenny and 3 other locations100Bank continues to expand its retail function with the opening of 5 new branches in 5 locations
IT AllianceDublin 12100Outsourced IT services company has 100 jobs due to demand from major companies
Steeltech ShedsGalway (Tuam)100Company is relocating to a new base in Galway as it expands into the European market. 
Advanced Laboratory TestingKildare (Newbridge)50The analytical testing service provider currently employs 50 people and plans to double its workforce this year.
ZurichWexford (Drinagh)45Insurance company is creating role in underwriting, claims management, marketing, and IT at its centre of excellence.
VoxProCork43Irish call centre Voxpro is partnering with US healthcare company It Works! on new a European support centre in Cork 
iConnectGalway20Apple reseller iConnect has acquired Galway company Screenway, keeping the current ten employees and creating 20 full-time education specialist positions to move operations nationwide. 

In the news

  • Topaz has officially opened two new stations (Dublin & Laois), creating 110 jobs (first announced November 2014)
  • Nissan have just announced a new apprenticeship scheme for those interested in getting into the car industry. 
  • 1,000 jobs supported by Government's Microfinance Ireland scheme, new target set this year. Read more here. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,384New positions advertised this week (2-8 February)
11,751New positions advertised since the start of 2015

6 February

1,855 jobs announced in 7 companies this week

CombiliftMonaghan400200 full-time and 200 construction jobs for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for the forklift and construction vehicle manufacturer

Centra

Nationwide380

Retailer plans to open 16 new stores across the country

eircom

Nationwide

375

75 graduates and 300 apprentices are being created by telecommunications semi-state company. More information here. 
SmartPly

Kilkenny

300

Development of new Coillte Panel Products Innovation Centre will create 300 jobs during construction
AccentureDublin250Consulting firm to hire IT and digital professionals, including 50 graduates by the end of summer
SalesSenseLouth (Dundalk)100Sales and customer service specialists is doubling its workforce by establishing a new facility in Dundalk
Lifes2GoodGalway (Ballybrit)50Healthcare company expanding internationally, after investment by Government-suported BDO Development Capital Fund 

In the news

  • 55 jobs for Willowbrook Fine Foods, a food processing company in Co. Down
  • Aer Lingus is seeking voluntary redundancies as part of a two-year cost cutting plan

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,857New positions advertised this week (26 January - 1 February)
9,367New positions advertised since the start of 2015

30 January

590 jobs announced in 6 companies so far this week (29 January)

ICONDublin & Limerick200Services provider to pharmaceutical, biotechnology& medical device industries to set up new global innovation hub
BAM Building/NUI GalwayGalway200Work has commenced on a new biology building. Contract awarded to BAM building.
viagogoLimerick100Ticketing company set to double their workforce
William Fry SolicitorsDublin50Law firm plans to take on 50 new staff in 2015
SIMS IVFCork (Mahon)20New fertility clinic opening
MJFloodDublin20Cloud computing company expanding their operations

In the news

  • Five Guys, a burger franchise, is set to open five outlets in Dublin initially with potential further expansion in other major locations
  • Up to 30 voluntary redundancies expected as Irish News and Media change their editorial structures.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,284New positions advertised this week (19-25 January)
7,510New positions advertised since the start of 2015

23 January

430 jobs announced in 7 companies

Acorn LifeGalway, Sligo & Dublin125General insurance company expanding their workforce. Created 75 jobs last year. 
AMAXClare (Shannon)100Manufacturer of data center and cloud computing solutions opens their European manufacturing facility
Brite:BillDublin 2100Billing communications platform provider hiring over next 2 years
Sector Alarm CorporationDublin45Company operating the Phonewatch alarm service creating jobs in three offices in Dublin
TransferMateKilkenny25Foreign exchange company recruiting business and sales staff
Irish TVKerry (Tralee)20Media roles being created after the launch of their Munster regional hub
SmartTechCork15IT security firm creating a new 24/7 Security Operation Centre

In the news

  • 23 jobs to go in The Flatbread Company (Offaly) as the factory premises had a major fire
  • Eddie Rockets to create 25 jobs in Newry after opening their first restaurant in Northern Ireland
  • A voluntary exit scheme is to be established for the Northern Ireland public service, with the aim of decreasing the service by 20,000 over 4 years
  • 140 jobs lost as audio equipment maker Bose (Monaghan) are moving their productions overseas

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,486New positions advertised this week (12 January - 19 January)
5,226New positions advertised since the start of 2015

16 January

625 jobs announced in 7 companies identified 

ZimmerGalway (Oranmore)250Company working in musculoskeletal health care is to create manufacturing jobs as they expand their Irish facility
ABECCork (Fermoy100Manufacturing and engineering company servicing the biopharmaceutical industry is expanding its global operation
Guidewire SoftwareDublin (Blanchardstown)80Global provider of software products to the general insurance industry is expanding their Irish operations
McDonaldsCork (Ballincollig)75New €3.2m drive-through restaurant has been opened.
Dublin BusDublin50Hiring due to surge in passenger numbers. 
PandaDublin50Recycling company is expanding its operations in Dublin
DairymasterKerry (Causeway)20Milking machine company is expanding due to plans to further internationalise the business

Also in the news 

  • Clinical diagnostics company, Randox Laboratories are to create 540 jobs in Antrim over four years as part of a new £29 million capital investment in their company
  • CityJet (Dublin) is looking to cut 30 jobs from their Irish and UK operations

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,740New positions advertised this week (5 January - 11 January)
2,740New positions advertised since the start of 2015

9 January

120 job announcements in 1 company identified so far

Kennedy WilsonDublin120Construction of new apartments will lead to 120 new jobs in the construction phase.

Also in the news 

  • 13 new rail apprentices for Iarnoid Eireann have started their jobs this week
  • 140 staff have been been made redundent as Belwey’s Cafe (Dublin 2) closes for major redevelopment.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

488New positions advertised this week (29 December - 4 January)
94,478New positions advertised since the start of 2014

2 January 

No jobs announcements identified

  • Weatherspoons are set to open 30 new pubs in Ireland over the next five years
  • HR company Skillpages (Blackrock, Dublin) to close with the loss of 33 jobs
  • Digital Hub aims to have 700 workers under their roof in 2015, after creating 150 new jobs in 2014

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

946New positions advertised this week (22 December - 28 December)
93,990New positions advertised since the start of 2014

26 December 

26 job announcements in 2 companies identified 

SmythsGalway (Mervue)15Toy retailer to create jobs at their headquarters
BMWGalway11First BMW premises to open in the area since 2009

Also in the news 

  • 10 new jobs for Antrim as GES Group invests €380,000 into their renewable energy business to create new products

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,364New positions advertised this week (15 December - 21 December)
93,044New positions advertised since the start of 2014

19 December 2014

656 job announcements in 9 companies identified 

Burkeway Homes

Galway (Knocknacarra)

200

Developers to build new residential development next year

Musgrave

Dublin (West)

145

Retail and wholesaling group is expanding its logistics centre, creating 80 full-time jobs and 65 construction jobs.

FRS

Nationwide

80

Recruiting for Agricultural Advisors and GLAS (Green Low-carbon Agri-environmental Scheme) planners as FRS has been selected to be a Teagasc partner for the GLAS scheme. 

Resolute Marine Energy

Cork

80

Ocean energy company establishing their European headquarters in Cork.

JD Weatherspoons

Dublin (Camden Street)

75

British pub chain to open a 100 room hotel and pub.

Eddie Rockets

Dublin 1

50

Irish diner chain launching a new dining experience in two Dublin locations - IFSC and Jervis Street Shopping Centre

Bluebird Care

Donegal (Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Annagry, Derrybeg, Bunbeg, Cresslough, Letterkenny)

15

Home nursing care company has experienced increased demand foe their services across the county.

Resolve Marine

Cork

6

Global salvage company is hiring six people at its European HQ in Cork harbour next year.

Exceedence

Cork

5

Marine renewable energy financial consultancy & a spin-out from UCC’s Beaufort Research Centre.

In the news 

  • Enterprise Ireland & Local Enterprise Office has launched the recruitment of a new Graduate Programme. More information here
  • €450m capital programme for schools was announced this week which will result in a range of construction contracts
  • Recruitment has started for 25 nursing positions in the Mater Private (Cork). Initial job announcement was in September (see below). 
  • 13 full-time jobs and a number of part-time jobs to go as the freesheet Metro Herald closes operations

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,440New positions advertised this week (8 December - 14 December)
91,680New positions advertised since the start of 2014

12 December 2014

858 job announcements in 9 companies identified

Aldi

Limerick (Newcastle West),  

Waterford (Ardkeen),

Tipperary (Roscrea),

Tipperary (Cashel),

Cork (Wilton),

Cork (Skibbereen),

Galway (Knocknacarra),

Galway (Oranmore),

Kildare (Athy),

Dublin (Terenure)

250

Discount retailer opening at least 10 new stores next year

Fidelity Insurance

Dublin 24

200

One of the world’s largest providers of financial services also opened its second Dublin office this week. 

Kennedy Wilson

Dublin 14

120

Construction of an additional 166 apartments will employ people during construction, starting January 2015

Allianz

Dublin 12

100

International health and life insurer - these jobs are in addition to 74 jobs announced earlier this year

Lidl

Dublin (Santry) & Westmeath (Mullingar)

63

Discount retailer is opening two new stores

Neuromod

Dublin

50

Medical device start-up opening a new clinic

1E

Dublin (Citywest)

40

UK R&D company, opening an office here

Espion

Ireland

25

IT security company

Stocktaking.ie

Galway (Claregalway)

10

Stocktaking company is undergoing expansion.

In the news 

  • Planning permission sought for a new Supermacs motorway stop and rest area in Clare which will bring 75 construction jobs and 100 positions once opened
  • 1,800 jobs and 200 new businesses to be created through Government's  Year of Irish Design 2015 (ID2015)
  • 470 full-time and part-time seasonal jobs hired by Boots Ireland for Christmas
  • 500 seasonal positions announced by the Argos Stores
  • Next and Arnotts have also taken on seasonal staff, as has Excel Recruitment and G4S
  • Examiner appointed to clothes chain Karen Millen, which employs 300 people
  • Number of professional jobs rose by a third last month compared to last year according to the Morgan McKinley Monthly Employment Monitor

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,799New positions advertised this week (1 December - 7 December)
90,240New positions advertised since the start of 2014

5 December 2014

600 job announcements in 14 companies identified so far (4 December)

Calypso Technology

Dublin

150

Provider of capital markets software solutions is to establish a Managed Services Centre

Information Technology Shared Services

Limerick (Plassey)

100

A division of health company, Johnson & Johnson Services,  is creating a Development Centre

Dealz

Cork (Mallow), Meath (Navan), Kildare (Athy)

80

Discount retailer Dealz is opening three new stores, bringing the total number of stores to 39. 

Netwatch

Carlow

50

High tech security specialists are creating new jobs at its headquarters this year bringing the company’s total workforce up to more than 160 people

Element Six

Clare

40

Industrial diamonds manufacturer site is to undergo a major expansion, costing €25m and creating 40 engineering jobs to the area.

Iceland

Waterford

32

Food retailer has opened a new store on the Cork Road in Waterford, their 8th store in Ireland

The City Bin Co

Dublin

30

Waste collection company hiring staff in street marketing and waste disposal due to the expansion of its service into new areas including Finglas, East Wall, Coolock and Drumcondra

Nando’s

Dublin (Santry)

28

Restaurant chain opening its newest restaurant in Ireland in the Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry in Dublin, creating 28 full and part-time jobs

Lafferty Group

Mayo (Westport)

20

Banking and consumer finance company is expanding its global reach in finance and banking research and publishing.

Eyefinity Europe

Dublin (Glasnevin)

20

Developer of e-commerce and practice management solutions, and electronic medical records software for the optical industry relocating their EMEA offices to Ireland.

Clearplas IrelandMeath (Navan)19A plastic separation, sorting and cleaning company opening their first facility in Ireland. 
DFSDublin (Carrickmines)11Sofa manufacturer and retailer DFS to open its 3rd store in the Republic of Ireland, in The Park, Carrickmines on 6 December.
E-MIT SolutionsDublin (Santry)10IT consultancy firm to create jobs following €650,000 investment to expand its technological services, particularly its IT consultancy, IT security, cloud and infrastructure management
Thérapie ClinicsKildare (Newbridge)10Beauty group has opened a new Thérapie and Optilase outlet in Newbridge, Co.Kildare, creating 10 new jobs, with more expected in 2015.

In the news 

  • 200 seasonal jobs announced from Brown Thomas, up from 150 jobs announced for Christmas season last year
  • 40 jobs could be created by Fruchee, one of the Irish companies pitching at the Innovation Showcase
  • Carphone Warehouse has invested €6m in a new data centre as they enter the Irish mobile phone market in January, creating 50 new jobs (previously announced, 4 July 2014)
  • Venture capital company Hoxton Ventures, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, is establishing a new fund for Irish start-ups worth just under €6m. 

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,678New positions advertised this week (24 November – 30 November)
88,441New positions advertised since the start of 2014



28 November 2014

361 job announcements in 9 companies identified this week

TTM Healthcare

Clare (Ennis), Cork, Dublin, London & Berlin

100

Specialist healthcare recruitment group investing €5m in their operations - roles in compilance, recruitment consulting and sales, most will be in their Ennis HQ

DPS Engineering

Cork & Dublin

50

Project management and consultancy to create 80 jobs next year as it marks 40 years in business. 50 of the new roles will be in Cork and Dublin, with the remainder in mainland Europe

Danone

Wexford

50

Food company investing €26m in new facility, recruitment underway for quality, food science, operations, engineering, supply chain and logistics roles

Carraig DonnNationwide50Retailer is to launch 4 new stores by December 4th
ZomatoDublin50International restaurant search and discovery service has opened new office and expects to employ 50 people within a year
StoryfulDublin30Social news agency setting up an R&D centre at its HQ
TescoDublin13New Express store open on Aungier St.
MagicoClare12E-commerce technology company to hire staff in software development, sales and support as part of €500,000 investment in research and development project

RecruitmentPlus

Nationwide

6

Recruitment agency has established a dedicated property recruitment division and is planning a €1m expansion for 2015

In the news 

  • 1,200 jobs could be delivered by developing the Dublin docklands into a maritime tourism destination according to the Docklands Business Forum
  • Software specialist SQS to invest has announced 30 new jobs in Belfast and Derry following its second re-investment in the area
  • Recruitment company MCS Group has announced plans today increase its Belfast-based operations over the next 2 years by creating 20 new in-house positions
  • State agency Enterprise Ireland has started an early leaving programme that will facilitate a maximum of 55 exits through early retirement or redundancy

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,747New positions advertised this week (17 November – 23 November)
86,763New positions advertised since the start of 2014


21 November 2014

250 jobs this week in 5 companies 

Xanadu

Cork (Blackpool)

120

Irish online IT support company for the gaming industry
Doubling their workforce as part of major expansion of its global operations

Bausch + Lomb

Waterford

50

Pharmaceuticals company to create jobs within the next 18 months with plans to invest €41m in manufacturing capacity at its Waterford facility

Phenix Jewellery

Galway (Galway City)

30

Australian jewellery insurance claims company creating new European headquarters

NightOwl

Dublin 2

25

Company specialising in discovery management, is to establish its European Centre of Excellence for eDiscovery, leading to 25 legal and technology jobs over the next three years.

Nua Healthcare Services

Nationwide

25

Residential care company to create nursing jobs in locations across the country

In the news 

  • Zara plans to open more retail stores in Ireland when it finds suitable outlets
  • 70% of Irish companies expect to create jobs, according to the latest Ernst & Young global survey, the Capital Confidence Barometer
  • US financial services company Citi is creating 600 jobs in Belfast's Titanic Quarter
  • Redundancies announced by specialist clothing manufacturer SIOEN (Donegal) as production moves abroad

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,907New positions advertised this week (10 November – 16 November)
85,016New positions advertised since the start of 2014

14 November 2014

1,825 jobs this week so far (14 November)

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Dublin (Cruiserath)

1,400

Company to construct a new state-of-the-art, large-scale biologics manufacturing facility

1,000 construction jobs and 400 manufacturing jobs to be created

Topaz

Dublin (Clonshaugh) & Laois (Ballacolla)

310

Two new service stations being opened in early 2015 to include restaurants and shops

110 new full-time jobs with 200 construction jobs created during the development

Avaya

Galway (Mervue)

75

Business communications and engagement technologies company to expand their R&D facility

PFH

Galway

25

Irish ICT services company set to create jobs in ICT, sales and marketing, technical and consultancy

Vulcan Solutions

Galway

15

Jobs in sales, R&D and consulting as this IT customers relations management company expands into the British market

Also in the news  

  • Regatta Outdoor plans to double its workforce to more than 100 with the opening of 2 new stores and 5 concessions in Elvery's.
  • Donnelly Fruit and Veg (Dublin) is seeking up to 98 redundancies, due to changes by one of their major customers
  • Hospitality Group Beannchor are set to create 60 jobs in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter
  • 71% of businesses in the Sandyford Business District are planning to grow staff numbers, which will mean around 300 jobs being created over the next 18 months. The four business parks in the area are coming together under one umbrella group, the Sandyford Business District.
  • For every job created in a Data Centre, another is created locally according to a new survey by Sigmar Recruitment.

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,437New positions advertised this week (3 November – 9 November)
83,109New positions advertised since the start of 2014

7 November 2014

1,755 jobs this week in 16 companies in 6 counties

Kildare Village

Kildare

500

€50m extension will be adding 36 boutiques, creating 380 jobs and 120 construction roles during development

Amazon

Dublin (Dublin 4)

300

Online retailer to expand Dublin base, new roles are in various IT positions

ClearStream Technologies

Wexford (Enniscorthy)

200

Medical devices manufacturer has completed 50,000 sq. ft. extension to its existing facility

Valeo

Galway

140

Manufacturing firm creating jobs in manufacturing, research and development

Opentext

Cork (Clonakilty)105IT company expanding its Global Customer Support Centre

N3 Results

Dublin

100

Global sales execution & digital marketing firm, to create at least 100 knowledge-based jobs over 3 to 5 years

Sprout Social

Dublin

85

Social media management & engagement platform for business to open second office for EMEA customers

C & D

Longford

70

Pet food manufacturer hiring after investment of more than €15m in new pet food pouch manufacturing facility 

SimpliVity

Cork

70

Company providing infrastructure for software-defined data centres to establish EMEA service & support centre

Udemy

Dublin (Digital Hub)

50

Online learning and teaching company has just established EMEA Operations Centre

Ammeon

Dublin

30

IT company hiring high-skilled positions in software development and test automation

Boomerang Pharmaceutical

Dublin

25

Digital communications & marketing agency servicing the life sciences sector establishing a Dublin office and hiring creative roles

SNP Communications

Dublin

25

Family-owned leadership communications company expanding over next 3 years

Perseus Telecom

Galway

25

Provider of high-speed global connectivity to set up a proprietary network operations centre

HedgeGuard

Dublin

20

Establishing their international HQ & development centre

Adama Innovations

Dublin 2

10

Early stage nanotechnology company to create high-tech manufacturing jobs in the next three years

Also in the news  

  • Facebook plans to double Irish staff to 1,000 after opening new EMEA headquarters at Grand Canal Square, Dublin
  • Online survey company, SurveyMonkey, plans to grow Irish presence after opening an office earlier this year
  • Ad targeting platform AdRoll has reached its 100th employee ahead of schedule after just one year in Dublin
  • Saint Gobain setting up new skills academy in Dublin, training 25,000 new construction workers over the next 5 years

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,844New positions advertised this week (27 October – 2 November)
81,672New positions advertised since the start of 2014

31 October 2014

219 jobs identified in a number of companies, particularly in Dublin and Westmeath

Teleflex

Westmeath (Athlone)

100

Medical devices company to create new, high-skilled positions over the next 3 years

Journal Media

Dublin 2

35

Online news site to create new journalist jobs with particular focus on sport

Openet

Dublin (Ballyfermot)

30

IT company to create graduate positions, senior technical and engineering roles, with another 15 jobs to be created at their Asian hub in Kuala Lumpur

Jack & JonesDublin (Dundrum)30Retailer to open a new store in Dundrum Town Centre in November
Number of LEO Fingal client companiesDublin (Fingal area)24Fingal LEO issued 13 job-creation grants to a range of businesses from the food, manufacturing, creative and renewable energy sectors this week, the highest number since recession - further 43 jobs are expected to be created by the end of 2015

Also in the news  

  • More than 35 posts are currently vacant in med-tech companies in the West of Ireland due to a talent shortage according to survey by Matrix Recruitment
  • 87 jobs lost as Acuman Facilities Management (Swords) enters liquidation
  • Laser DVD store (Dublin 2) is to close with the loss of 9 jobs

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,717New positions advertised this week (20 October – 26 October)
79,828New positions advertised since the start of 2014

24 October 2014

928 jobs identified in 5 companies nationwide

Randox Teoranta

Donegal

474

Donegal-based medical diagnostics company to invest €25m over next 5 years
Potential to increase its employment numbers from 66 to 540 by 2020

Groupon

Dublin

200

Local commerce website has opened international Engineering & Marketing Centre in Dublin which will serve as R&D hub
100 highly skilled roles already created, plans to expand to 200 over next two years

Three

Waterford

130

Mobile phone operator to employ staff at new customer service centre
56 staff from Rigney Dolphin, which previously supplied customer care to Three, will have an opportunity to transfer to the new unit

TescoCork104New jobs created with opening of new Ballincollig store
Store will employ 125 people in total, with 39 coming from the Live Register, including 11 graduates from Tesco Positive2Work Programme
AsystecNationwide20Tech company to create new jobs at 4 facilities in Cork, Dublin, Belfast & Limerick
Jobs to be created after over €2m investment in innovation labs

Also in the news  

  • Supervalu announced new contracts with three Irish spirits suppliers, which will create 25 jobs
  • Insurance company Lakeland Trading Solutions to create 49 jobs in Enniskillen
  • IT firm Seagate are to create 35 new jobs in Derry as part of £34.7m investment in a major R&D project

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,982New positions advertised this week (13 October – 19 October)
78,194New positions advertised since the start of 2014

17 October 2014

360 jobs identified in 9 companies nationwide

Palmerstown House Estate

Kildare

100

Estate to create 50 jobs in hospitality and leisure sector over next 12 months
Other 50 jobs will be created for the Christmas period this year

McDonald’s

Dublin

60

Fast-food chain opened new drive-thru restaurant at Dublin Airport

Mazars

Dublin & Galway

50

Accounting firm said stronger than expected economic growth means they need staff in areas including Consulting, Audit, Tax and Payroll

IcelandCork & Waterford44Supermarket chain to open 2 new stores on the Cork Road, Waterford and in Midleton town, Cork
Patterson Pump IrelandWestmeath32Company manufacturing fire-fighting pumps expected to create new jobs over next 5 years
SupervaluMeath24Retailer to open new extended store in Enfield
AldiCork20Supermarket chain opens 112th Irish store, the 17th outlet in Co. Cork
Color Communications EuropeRoscommon20Colour merchandising firm is based in Castlerea since 1993
LEAFDublin10IT company to create new jobs as part of €700,000 investment that could see the company expand to 50 employees in the coming months

Also in the news  

  • 600 jobs could be created in Belfast during construction of new £20m waterfront office development

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

1,891New positions advertised this week (6 October – 12 October)
76,212New positions advertised since the start of 2014

10 October 2014

1,615 jobs identified in 14 companies nationwide

Spar

Nationwide

1,000

Retailer to open 50 new stores around the country between now and 2016

Ribworld

Tipperary (Fethard)

100

Food producer to invest €8m in its facility

Solarwinds

Cork (City Gate)

100

Global software company to hire staff after office expansion

MicrosoftDublin (Sandyford)100Software company to recruit 100 top graduates for a broad range of graduate and internship positions within its Irish operations
CitrixDublin50IT company to hire after growth in business
FineosDublin50Insurance software provider opens new global HQ and R&D facilities
Brightwater Recruitment Dublin, Cork & Belfast50New jobs across its offices in Dublin, Cork and Belfast
DellDublin50Computer manufacturer to open new R&D centre with upward of 50 new jobs to be created 
Filtertek IrelandLimerick35Medical device components manufacturer set to expand its operations, adding 35 new manufacturing roles over 5 years
AudiLimerick30Car manufacturer opening a new dealership near Limerick City
Grafton GroupCork20Builders providers has expanded its business in Cork, also building product training academy at Togher branch  
Embo MedicalGalway10Early stage medical device company has secured €3m in seed funding
Tyndall National Institute & TeagascCork1010 new graduate research positions to be created in Agriculture Technology after securing maximum EU funding
Grid FinanceDublin10Financial start up to launch first product next week

Also in the news

  • ESB currently advertising for a number of graduate positions commencing in September 2015
  • SmartInvest, a transatlantic ICT fund, announced a new €56m scheme which could create 450 new jobs nationwide
  • American IT company Rapid7 to create 75 jobs (Belfast) with a new operation in Northern Ireland
  • LinkedIn to invest in its international headquarters in Dublin, new space will allow staff numbers to double to 1,200
  • 60 jobs to go as Clohessy’s Bar in Limerick closes after 13 years in business
  • Cigarette factory, JTI Gallaher plant (Ballymena, Antrim), to close with the loss of 900 jobs

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,067New positions advertised this week (29 September – 5 October)
74,321New positions advertised since the start of 2014

3 October 2014

1,460 jobs identified in 8 companies this week

Dealz

Nationwide

500

Discount retailer opening 10 new stores nationwide. 200 seasonal staff also to be recruited in the lead up to Christmas

CarTrawler

Dublin (Dundrum)

400

Car rental business creating jobs in business development, customer operations, data science, finance and engineering

Brown Thomas

Dublin (Dublin 2)

200

Fashion retailer hiring 200 extra staff members for the Christmas period. Jobs include Sales Consultants, Sales Support & Cashiers

West Pharma

Waterford

150

Pharmaceutical company expanding its global manufacturing operations. New site in Waterford will produce packaging components

Optel Vision

Limerick

140

Canadian manufacturing equipment company creating jobs over 3 years. Setting up an EMEA manufacturing and operations centre in Limerick

Qualcom

Dublin

40

Roles range from helpdesk operators to project managers. IT & data management solutions company won 15 new deals so far this year

Next Generation

Dublin

20

Recruitment firm to hire new staff over 6 month period as demand grows for actuaries and data scientists

Riverside Park Hotel

Wexford

10

Jobs created thanks to €1.6m investment in Enniscorthy premises. These new jobs bring total workforce to 145

Also in the news

  • Waterford Crystal hires 10 apprentice glass blowers, cutters and engravers for the first time since 1986
  • PwC to create around 800 jobs in the North with a £40m investment to establish a new financial advisory service
  • Facebook to take more office space at Grand Canal Square with plans to hire more staff in the future
  • 140 jobs to go as Beckman Coulter factory (Galway) closes with 80 of its employees offered redeployment at Co. Clare facility

JobsIreland stats this week

JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

2,425New positions advertised this week (22 September–28 September)
72,254New positions advertised since the start of 2014

      26 September 2014

      521 jobs identified in 8 companies this week

      CPM

      Nationwide

      300

      Outsourced sales solutions company launched a recruitment drive for 150 permanent and 150 temporary positions across the country

      RHS Homecare

      Sligo & Leitrim

      60

      New part-time positions for home care service for elderly people, who wish to remain living in their own homes

      Softco

      Dublin

      50

      Business services firm, mainly in R&D, sales and cloud services

      Accuris

      Dublin

      30

      Mobile phone technology company doubling their workforce after $15m investment

      Daffodil Care

      Dublin (Swords), Cork (Mallow), Tipperary

      30

      Company provides residential & therapeutic services for young people expanding its network of centres, looking for care workers & managers. Workforce growing from 72 to 102

      AIG

      Dublin

      20

      Property, casualty and general insurance organisation creating a new EMEA Treasury Operations Centre in Dublin

      Smart Electronics

      Clare

      20

      Electronic equipment manufacturer creating 20 jobs over two years after their ISO certification

      Siemens

      Dublin

      11

      Electronics manufacturer to create 11 new jobs in Clonshaugh base following the transfer of its intruder detection business

      Also in the news

      • American software group Puppet Labs (Belfast) to create 100 jobs by investing in software engineering centre
      • Advertising agency Rothco has added  20 staff over the past 6 months bringing their workforce to 120
      • Flybe is considering new Irish routes following its Dublin-London route and abolition of the €3 travel tax
      • The Square (Tallaght) secured planning permission for major extension, will create 300 construction jobs in 2017
      • Emirates are holding three recruitment days in October and November as it seeks to fill 5,000 cabin crew positions
      • Tesco in early discussions with staff regarding redeployment and potential voluntary redundancies, up to 70 people

      JobsIreland stats this week

      JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

      3,097New positions advertised this week (15 September–21 September)
      69,829New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                19 September 2014

                1,595 jobs identified in various companies this week

                Dairygold

                Cork (Mallow & Mitchelstown)

                515

                Dairy producer to create 115 full time jobs and 400 temporary construction jobs with €117m investment in two new plants

                Argos

                Nationwide

                500

                Catalogue retailer creates seasonal jobs for Christmas period across 40 outlets nationwide

                Food start ups

                Cork & Kerry

                300

                Jobs created due to stores stocking goods from companies currently part of the Food Academy Start programme, run by Local Enterprise Office network, Bord Bia and SuperValu

                TK Maxx

                Dublin

                75

                Retail outlet creates new jobs with the opening of a new store in Dundrum Town Centre

                Dealz

                Nationwide

                50

                Discount retailer opening two new stores in Dundalk and Cork

                CaterWaste

                Nationwide

                45

                Food waste recycling firm to create jobs in sales, services, collection and processing of waste in various areas across Ireland

                Stanton Fischer

                Dublin

                40

                UK claims company to treble workforce with new Irish HQ over next 6 months

                A&L Goodbody

                Dublin

                40

                Corporate law firm to create new graduate positions over the coming months

                Kedington Direct

                Nationwide

                20

                IT networking solutions and cabling company creates sales, logistics and operational roles

                Subway

                Dublin

                10

                Convenience food retailer opens new kiosk-style branch at Tara Street Station

                Also in the news

                • 31 jobs to be created in Lisburn over the next 2 years by conveyer belt manufacturer, Smiley Monroe
                • 60 jobs to be created in Belfast in October when the redeveloped Chinawhite nightclub opens
                • 25 jobs to go at botox maker,  Allergan (Westport) as part of global restructuring plan
                • 20 jobs lost as The Towers Pub closes in Ballymun, Dublin

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,482New positions advertised this week (8 September–14 September)
                66,732New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                12 September 2014

                876 jobs identified in 11 companies this week

                Barry GroupNationwide300Retailer & company behind Costcutter to open 35 stores nationwide
                Mater Private HospitalCork150Staffing increase to be achieved by 2016 under €70m investment
                Majority of jobs are post-graduate, doctor and nursing positions
                DeloitteNationwide100100 new consultancy positions announced
                Also 200 graduate internships & cooperative work placements
                SidetradeDublin90Leading software services provider setting up shared services centre, supported by IDA
                Park HotelCavan70Jobs at the 17th lodge & restaurant, owned by chef Richard Corrigan
                Baker Tilly Ryan GlennonNationwide50Accountancy & business advisory services company
                Jobs due to merger of Bardon Molumby & Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon
                IBMDublin50€20m investment in new state-of-art digital sales centre
                iM3Meath20Veterinary dental company to create jobs at European HQ
                GACCork20New Irish automotive company to begin production in the New Year; hopes to increase staff from initial 20 to 60 by end 2015
                AldiWexford20Aldi opens third store in Wexford town, 7th outlet in Co. Wexford
                ACS consolidated Group Ltd.Dublin6Aviation compliance specialist establishes European operations centre in Dublin

                Also in the news

                • 1,000s of new jobs expected following Ryanair’s €17bn investment in 200 larger capacity Boeing 737 aircrafts
                • 338 jobs for Belfast as Deloitte plans expansion of operations over the next 5 years
                • 122 jobs for Northern Ireland as Cornfield Care Centre (Derry) takes on 100 staff and Deluxe Group (Armagh) 22 staff
                • 390 job redundancies announced at Bombardier Aerospace (Belfast)

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,224New positions advertised this week (1 September–7 September)
                64,195New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                5 September

                445 jobs identified in 5 companies this week

                Recosi

                Nationwide

                200

                IT refurbisher to recruit over 3 years

                Royal Dutch BAM

                Dublin

                150

                150 construction jobs to be created in next 12 months as BAM wins €14.4m contract to design and build research centre on Grangegorman DIT campus

                EVO Payments International

                Nationwide

                40

                Card payment acquirer and payment service provider operating in the United States, Canada and Europe

                Kirby Group

                Limerick

                30

                Engineering services contractor

                So Sell It

                Dublin

                25

                Online trading platform to create IT development and customer care roles over next two years

                Also in the news

                • 4,200 jobs have been created as a result of increased car sales this year, according to SIMI
                • 47 jobs for Co. Down as Canadian manufacturer Magellan Aerospace invests €6m in Northern Ireland
                • 900 jobs on offer at Working International Expo in New Zealand, Canada and Australia across a range of sectors
                • 160 jobs to go at Three mobile Ireland in restructuring plan after their purchase of O2
                • 70 jobs to go with closure of Drogheda based circuit board maker Rexxam
                • Skills gap identified by the Digital Marketing Institute could hinder creation of 150,000 digital economy jobs by 2020

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,009New positions advertised this week (25 August – 31 August)
                62,026New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                29 August 2014

                188 jobs identified in 7 companies this week

                AldiDonegal & Cork40Opening of 2 new stores
                Dublin Web SummitDublin20Recruitment over the coming months ahead of upcoming event
                SWGMeath (Kells)25Philadelphia based telecommunications company in association with SmartStart Global Accelerator Programme
                MDS Global TechnologiesMeath (Kells)25US based IPS data transporter
                Ward SolutionsDublin & Belfast22IT security and compliance specialists invest €1.8 m to upgrade services. Roles in Information security engineers, Developers, Information security consultants, Customer services and sales positions
                EccoLimerick10Shoe company opens new store in Limerick city
                PinergyLimerick & Tipperary46Pay as you go electricity company

                Also in the news

                • Viatel, data services company, to invest €125m in expansion at Dublin base which will lead to recruitment.
                • Udemy, US firm and largest provider of online courses, to establish EU HQ in Dublin’s Digital Hub.
                • 256 jobs for Belfast as one of largest law firms Baker & McKensie to establish base in Northern Ireland.
                • Pernod to cut 900 due to slump in Chinese demand. Not yet known if Ireland will be affected.

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,053New positions advertised this week (18 August – 24 August)
                60,017New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                22 August 2014

                92 jobs identified in 4 companies this week

                IT AllianceDublin45Recruitment over next 12 months follows business investment of €2m
                Bridhaven Nursing HomeCork30€1.5m extension created an additional 24 rooms at one of Munster’s largest nursing homes
                PremGroupDublin10Jewellery outlet to open new store on Grafton Street
                ArgentoDublin7Property management group to open luxury serviced apartments in Ballsbridge

                Also in the news

                • 120 jobs saved as Breaffy House resort, Co. Mayo bought out of receivership by Great National group
                • 94 jobs for Belfast as US data protection tech firm Proofprint invest €4.5m
                • 120 jobs at new UTV Ireland television channel aimed at viewers in the Republic
                • 19 jobs for Tyrone at Canadian gold development and exploration company Dalradian Resources

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,279New positions advertised this week (11 August – 17 August)
                57,964New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                15 August 2014

                20 jobs identified in 1 company this week

                NespressoDublin 20High end coffee brand to open store in Dublin's city centre

                Also in the news

                • 143 jobs for Belfast with energy provider SSE Airtricity. Call centre roles in customer service, sales, admin support
                • 348 jobs to be created by Almac, a Pharmaceutical group in Craigavon, Co Armagh
                • 13 redundancies sought as Independent News and Media PLC announce digital integration of The Herald and Sunday World
                • Cisco to cut 6,000 jobs globally in restructuring plan
                • 160 jobs to go with the closure of MBNA jobs centre in Leitrim

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government's jobs portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,783New positions advertised this week (4 August –  10 August)
                55,685New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                8 August 2014

                129 jobs identified in 2 companies

                KBC BankNationwide80Plans to add 80 staff by end of 2014 having recruited an additional 100 people in first of half of this year
                TescoDundalk49New Tesco Extra store officially opens this week

                Also in the news

                • eMaint EMEA Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) expands Irish office to accommodate growing international team
                • 75 jobs saved in Mayo as William Carr & Sons to be sold to Swedish firm after going into receivership

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                2,372New positions advertised this week (28 July – 03 August)
                52,902New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                1 Aug 2014

                357 jobs identified in 5 companies 

                HomesecureKildare140Residential security company looking to recruit engineering, admin and sales staff over coming 3 years
                Version1Dublin100IT consulting firm creates jobs following €8 million investment by the BDO Development Capital fund
                Penny'sWaterford55Extended department store on Barron Strand Street in Waterford
                3D4MedicalDublin50App technology company to create high-value jobs in R&D, Sales, Marketing over coming 2 years
                Club TravelDublin5Irish travels agency taking on new staff members as a direct result of winning the State travel management contract


                Also in the news this week

                • SmithDehn to create around 75 new jobs over the next 5 years in Derry as they develop a new base there
                • Minister Bruton launches new policy initiative which focuses on creation of 7,000 a year until 2020 from FDI
                • 36 jobs to be lost with closure of 3 pubs in Waterford

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,925New positions advertised this week (21 July - 27 July)
                50,530New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                25 July 2014

                598 jobs identified in 8 companies nationwide

                Centra

                Nationwide

                300

                Expansion of network of stores-150 already created and 150 by year end

                The Kingsley Hotel

                Cork

                130

                Luxury 4-star hotel opens in Cork

                AlienVault

                Cork

                40

                Internet security firm establishes sales and technical support centre

                Independent News & Media

                Dublin

                40

                Leading news & media group in new online development. Roles in marketing, sales, product and technical design

                Itron

                Dublin

                40

                Provides technology & services for measuring, managing and analysing energy & water to set up a global business services (GBS) centre

                Internal Results Ireland

                Laois (Portlaoise)

                20

                Lead and sales generation company establishes customer services centre

                Nephin Whiskey Company

                Mayo

                18

                Traditional peat based distillery to be in full production by 2015

                Holvi

                Dublin

                10

                New Finnish Bank to provide free services and banking to Irish SMEs

                Also in the news this week

                • Boxever, big data platform for airlines & travel operators has relocated its HQ to Ashford House in Dublin to accommodate a 44% increase in new employees since January
                • 10 jobs for food firm Around Noon (Newry) who won a €1.25m contract to supply Compass Group Ireland 
                • 175 jobs saved at The Mount Woolsley Hotel, Carlow as it exits examinership
                • Online crowd funding firm, Kickstarter to establish an Irish based platform in coming months
                • Dublin pub receives 2,700 applications for 20 jobs through Snapchat in innovative hiring approach
                • 1,500 jobs to go globally at Allergan in restructuring plan - no major impact expected at Irish base in Co. Mayo

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,928New positions advertised this week (14 July - 20 July)
                48,605New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                18 July 2014

                158 jobs identified in 4 companies this week

                An Garda Síochána

                Tipperary (Templemore)

                100

                First intake to Garda College in 5 years

                The Natural Bakery

                Dublin (Ranelagh & Stillorgan)

                35

                Fresh bakery opens fourth and fifth outlet in Dublin

                Skechers

                Cork

                15

                Opening of eighth Irish store

                PropelAd

                Dublin

                8

                Received €650k seed fund for Irish start up that helps online stores grow through advertising

                Also in the news

                • GuestLogix, onboard retail technology provider, selects Dublin as hub for customer care & product innovation lab
                • Dublin-based aircraft leasing firms Avolon & SMBC Aviation Capital expand fleet by $1.5bn & $11.8bn respectively
                • Belfast gets new £7m hi-tech centre to develop pioneering engineering firsts - based in existing tech hub in the city
                • 18,000 job losses globally announced by Microsoft, mostly following acquisition of Nokia, though impact on Ireland is set to be minimal
                • Employees at Covidien have rejected Labour Court recommendation of 4.5% wage increase over 3 years

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,729New positions advertised this week (7 July - 13 July)
                46,677 New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                11 July 2014

                58 jobs identified in 2 companies this week

                The Digital Hub

                Dublin

                28

                3 Irish companies, Creative Nation, Fractus Learning and Athena Media are among 6 companies to join Digital Hub

                Fenergo

                Dublin & Boston

                30

                Global provider of Client Lifecycle Management software solutions for investment banks and capital market firms

                Also in the news

                • 100s of construction jobs to be created and sustained as Government to bring over 1,000 council houses into use 
                • 33 jobs saved as Playzone children’s centre, Celbridge is first SME to exit new low-cost examinership process 
                • 100 jobs saved following talks at Pfizer in Cork where 130 redundancies were planned
                • 800 jobs potentially saved as business consortia buys up Quinn Group’s manufacturing operations from receivers
                • 2,000 potential jobs for Limerick through €100m retail redevelopment of partially built shopping centre 
                • Forecasts of start-ups creating 2,800 jobs by 2020 is conservative, figures could be doubled says Start-up Ireland
                • Ryanair has launched Ryanair Labs, digital and IT innovation hub with recruitment of the 200 roles now underway
                • 628 to be created by food company Moy Park (Dungannon, Craigavon and Ballymena)
                • 55 jobs in Northern Ireland, with Whitby Seafood taking on 33 staff (Kilkeel) and AGR Automation creating 22 jobs (Ballymena)
                • 40 jobs with defibrillator manufacturer Heartsine and 12 jobs at Academy of Professional Physical Arts (Belfast)
                • Cork retail group Musgrave to cut 80 jobs from its administrative and supply chain divisions in the UK

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,869 New positions advertised this week (30 June - 6 July)
                44,948New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                4 July 2014

                1,240 jobs identified in 11 companies

                Applegreen

                Nationwide

                610

                Motorway service area company to create 360 full-time jobs over the next 18 months. Additional 250 to be created during construction phase

                Southwestern

                Cork

                260

                Irish-owned outsourcing company creates 260 jobs at new office in Cork over coming 2 years

                Healthier Smoker

                Waterford

                80

                Electronic cigarettes manufacturer to create 80 jobs with an expansion of its Irish operations in Waterford

                JD Wetherspoons

                Dublin (Blackrock)

                60

                UK pub outlet to open in Blackrock on July 8th

                Arvato

                Dublin (Blanchardstown)

                50

                Credit management firm Arvato is to create 50 new jobs after securing a contract from Eircom

                Moorehall Lodge

                Louth (Drogheda)

                50

                Nursing home to expand its premises by 46 rooms in October

                The Carphone Warehouse

                Nationwide

                50

                Independent telecoms retailer to become Ireland’s next mobile operator. Roles in marketing, finance, IT, commercial and tech; entry-level to executive

                Nuvasive

                Waterford

                30

                Medical device company has established international operations centre

                Zenith Technologies

                Cork

                30

                Irish technology company announces creation of 30 graduate jobs by the end of the year in engineering, systems integration and MES engineering

                SQS

                Dublin

                20

                Software quality specialist signs collaborative agreement with the Innovation Value Institute. SQS is investing €200k over three years

                Also in the news

                • 100s of jobs promised for Limerick as ticket marketplace Viagogo.com opens international operations centre 
                • 100 additional staff can be accommodated at new Zendesk European HQ (Dublin) officially opened this week 
                • 250 jobs for Belfast with new service centre for international business recruitment firm Alexander Mann Solutions
                • Almost 500 jobs announced for financial software firm First Derivatives Down (Newry)
                • Examinership process helped save 1,204 jobs in the first half of 2014 - Hughes Blake Examinership SME Index 2014

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,899New positions advertised this week (23 June - 29 June)
                43,079New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                27 June 2014

                325 jobs identified in 7 companies this week 

                AdRoll

                Dublin

                100

                Online advertising company, nearly doubling their workforce here. Also have established their EMEA HQ here

                Dublin Bus

                Dublin

                100

                1st major recruitment drive since 2008

                Amaris

                Dublin

                40

                Consulting group specialising in technology and management. Posts to be filled within next 3 years

                Innovative Interfaces

                Dublin

                25

                Expanding their EMEA HQ. Recruitment over 18 months

                PlanNet21

                Dublin, Cork, Galway

                20

                Communications/networking firm

                ArraVasc

                Galway

                20

                Medical technology firm signs deal during Chinese trade mission

                Aldi

                Monaghan

                20

                Retail giant opens first outlet in Co. Monaghan

                Also in the news

                • Bausch and Lomb to invest €6m in upgrade of Waterford plant with support of IDA in order to keep plant open
                • StartupBus, business incubator firm, set to establish EMEA operations in Dublin soon
                • FYI: Geoscience Ireland companies have created a total of 145 new jobs of which 61 were created since July 2013
                • 40 jobs for Belfast with cloud technology firm Options (30) product development firm Leardon Solutions (10)
                • ByPost.com, mobile commerce app, relocating to Dublin from London citing better access to employees and capital
                • Irish Dairy Board opens $12m cheese manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, US increasing production capacity by 40% 
                • Computer coding, programming and digital media courses to be included in the Junior Cert syllabus from September
                • Irish Cigarette Machine Operators Association claims a ban on cigarette vending will result in at least 145 job losses

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,569New positions advertised this week (16 June - 22 June)
                41,180New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                20 June 2014

                523 jobs identified in 5 companies this week

                Paypal

                Louth (Dundalk)

                100

                Roles in telesales, merchant services, cost solutions and risk operations to be filled by 2018

                McDonalds

                Dublin (carrickmines)

                60

                Opening of new drive-thru at Carrickmines

                SheologyDublin30Digital publishing agency which publishes sites Mummypages.ie, MagicMum.com and SHEmazing.net, employing 30 over next year

                iTagged

                Dublin

                20

                Irish company launches iTagged reality app to market. Software development, R&D & marketing over next 12 months

                Calor Gas

                Dublin

                13

                Calor has announced that it will spend €10m on a growth programme that will include the creation of 13 jobs

                Also in the news this week 

                • 100 new outlets in sight for Ireland as UK greeting card retailer, The Card Factory could open first outlet next year
                • 900 jobs saved as union at Bausch & Lomb (Waterford) accepts pay cuts
                • 300 jobs could be created from the reuse of electrical waste according to study carried out by University of Limerick
                • 100 jobs at CVS, US pharmacy healthcare provider in Belfast with expansion of information systems
                • 60 jobs saved as Radisson Hotel (Limerick) sold to Irish hotel firm iNua Hospitality
                • 60 jobs sustained in Belfast as UK invest £48m in Thales factory advanced weapons systems design and manufacture
                • A warning of 60 possible redundancies in Galway (Tuam) at contact lens manufacturer Transition Optical
                • 150 jobs at Carlow concrete company Dan Morrissey Ireland at risk as receivers appointed
                • SIPTU workers strike at over one dozen Roadstone Woods Ltd facilities in dispute over salary cuts

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,982 New positions advertised this week (9 June - 15 June)
                39,611 New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                13 June 2014

                515 jobs identified in 6 companies in 3 counties this week

                Workday Inc.

                Dublin

                200

                Enterprise cloud applications company plans to double its workforce in Ireland over the next 3 years

                The Kingsley Hotel

                Cork

                100

                Refurbished hotel to reopen following floods in 2009

                Smartbear

                Galway

                100

                Software company to establish European HQ in Ireland creating 100 jobs over 5 Years

                TK Maxx

                Dublin

                90

                Opening of outlet in Dublin’s Ilac shopping centre

                Daysha

                Dublin

                15

                Irish IT project management provider in €15m expansion plan

                Roberts Natahn Corporate & Private

                Cork

                10

                Merger with Malone Power & Co. In strategic move to expand firms national and international practice

                Also in the news

                • 20 staff to be recruited by Aer Lingus on foot of acceptance of Labour Court recommendations over industrial action
                • Medical products company Hollister Incorporated to invest €80m in its facility in Mayo (Ballina)
                • Analog Devices (ADI) committed to its 1,200 workforce in Limerick where a €40m R&D programme to open next year
                • Jobs boost for Tipperary (Clonmel) engineering services group Kentz as it wins a €92m contract in Qatar
                • 3-day Enterprise Ireland trade mission underway to Switzerland to develop business links and increase Irish exports
                • Boost for Belfast as quays development gets go ahead to revitalise underused site for business growth
                • Jobs in Irish seafood industry to benefit as Irish funding doubles to €148m under Common Fisheries Policy
                • 6 jobs to go as Danske Bank closes trading desk in Dublin as part of wider restructuring of market activities

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,983 New positions advertised this week (2 June - 8 June)
                37,629New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                6 June 2014

                405 jobs identified in 5 companies in 3 counties this week

                Abbvie

                Sligo

                175

                Biopharmaceutical healthcare company’s €85m investment creates up to 175 jobs

                HP

                Galway

                100

                HP extends investment in OpenStack Cloud Services at its Galway-based R&D operation

                Yelp

                Dublin 

                100

                Yelp, the online local “urban guide”, to set up European headquarters in Dublin

                AdRoll

                Dublin

                20

                Online advertising company to employ 120 by the end of the year, increasing previous headcount projections by an additional 20 jobs

                CWSI

                Dublin

                10

                Mobile IT integrator CWSI is to create 10 new jobs at a new operation in Sandyford, Dublin

                Also in the news

                • 617 additional resource teacher posts allocated for September 2014 - National Council for Special Education (NCSE)
                • 500 jobs expected as Kilkenny County Council plans €33m transformation of brewery site for financial services firm 
                • 500 additional jobs possible as Kilkenny CoCo in talks with 6 prospective firms looking to invest in the region
                • 120 jobs secured as Oriel House Hotel (Ballincollig) Cork is taken over by Wexford based Talbot Hotel Group
                • 143 jobs secured as Kilkenny’s Mount Juliet Resort sold; Brehon Capital Partners and Emmet O’Neill to take over 
                • 15 jobs promised for Kircubbon (Down) as Echlinville Distillery invests in developing premium Irish whiskey
                • 10 high skilled jobs for Derry as Irish IT networking solutions and cabling company Kedington will open a new office
                • 11,600 jobs to be cut at Siemens worldwide due to restructuring plans
                • 45 jobs at risk in Kerry (Tralee) and 130 worldwide as mobile technology firm Altobridge goes into receivership
                • Risks to jobs flagged by European Commission VP Neelie Kroes due to potential impact of a new wave of automation

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,644New positions advertised this week (26 May - 1 June)
                35,646New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                30 May 2014

                750 jobs identified in 10 companies nationwide this week

                SAP

                Dublin & Galway

                260

                Software solutions company to create 60 new R&D roles and 200 technology support roles

                VistaMed

                Leitrim (Carrick-on-Shanon)

                125

                Leading Irish catheter and extrusion provider to the global medical device industry has officially opened new state-of-the-art extension to its Carrick-on-Shannon manufacturing facility

                Ericsson

                Athlone & Dublin

                120

                Fifth-largest Software Company in the world announces further expansion of its Irish operations

                Wipro

                Clare (Shannon)

                100

                Indian IT outsourcing technology company to double operations

                DMS

                Dublin

                50

                Fund governance firm to recruit new roles in fund governance and risk management at its new European operations centre

                IDA

                Worldwide

                35

                Recruiting 35 new staff to target international companies and attract them to Ireland under Winning Abroad initiative

                Heatons

                Offaly (Edenderry)

                25

                Department store to open new outlet in September

                Emydex Technology

                Dublin

                20

                Agri-food Software Company to recruit 20 full time software roles on foot of major deal with the Meat Corporation of Namibia, Africa

                INDOS Financial Ltd.

                Wexford (Enniscorthy)

                10

                Independent business that provides depositary services under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) plans to expand its Irish office

                Glenilen

                Cork (Drimoleague)

                5

                Dairy food producer secures contracts to supply desserts to Tesco UK and Aer Lingus

                Also in the news

                • Over 500 jobs saved as investors get go ahead to purchase a 50% stake in Dublin department store Arnotts
                • 80 jobs saved as Kilkenny River Court Hotel acquired by Wexford based Neville Group for €9 million
                • 42 defence force posts for cadets receive 1,800 candidacy applications
                • 14,000 jobs boost in tourism sector as CSO figures show 7.5% jump in overseas visitors to Ireland
                • National Council for Special Education has announced an increase of 617 resource teaching posts this September , bringing the total to 5,900
                • 200 redundancies sought at Bausch & Lomb, Waterford and 20% pay cuts sought. 900 additional jobs remain at risk
                • Status of workforce unclear as merger of Three Mobile and O2 is approved
                • 100 staff at All Hallows College uncertain as college set to close
                • Voluntary redundancies sought at Yves Rocher as reduction in operational activities at Cork manufacturing plant of up to 33% planned

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,791New positions advertised this week (19 May - 25 May)
                34,002New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                23 May 2014

                745 jobs identified in 5 companies nationwide

                Aldi

                Nationwide

                450

                Aldi to open 7 new outlets nationwide. Roles: Area managers, store managers, assistant store managers and store assistants

                Green Isle Foods

                Longford & Galway

                115

                Green Isle Foods invests €30m across operations in Ireland resulting in 50 jobs for Longford and 65 for Portumna over the next 5 years

                Euromedic Ireland

                Dublin

                100

                New primary care scanning clinic to open in Dublin city centre in June, 5 jobs immediately – over 100 when fully operational

                Laya healthcare

                Dublin

                50

                Laya Healthcare insurance firm to create 50 jobs between now and 2016 at its new headquarters in Dublin

                Brite:Bill

                Dublin

                30

                Irish software firm set to double workforce to 60 following a number of major contract wins

                Also in the news

                • EPIC Programme - Business in the Community has helped to find employment for 1,500 people from 97 countries
                • Jobs due to be created as over a dozen motorway service areas planned across motorway network – NRA
                • 16 redundancies at The Donkey Sanctuary, Liscarroll (Cork), part of restructuring of the charity’s welfare operations
                • 7 of 19 staff made redundant at charity Bóthar (Limerick) following sharp downturn in donations

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,593New positions advertised this week (12 May - 18 May)
                32,211New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                16 May 2014

                796 jobs identified in 6 companies nationwide

                GAA

                Cork

                400

                Development of Páirc Ui Chaoimh, up to 400 construction jobs

                Dublin Christmas Markets

                Dublin 

                150

                Seasonal jobs to be created through announced introduction of Christmas markets in the capital

                Egan Hospitality

                Nationwide

                100

                Irish catering firm Egan Hospitality to open 10 branches of British coffee chain Soho Coffee

                Hillbilly's Family restaurant

                Galway

                80

                Irish company Hillbilly’s Family Restaurants is opening three new stores in Ireland in the first half of this year

                Oxford International's European HQ

                Cork

                56

                Consultancy firm that places IT & engineering specialists all over Europe

                CIX

                Cork

                10

                Cork Internet eXchange (CIX), a data and connectivity centre, to undergo significant expansion at its data centre in Cork

                Also in the news

                • 130 jobs for Antrim with The Wright Group’s dedicated facility for design and manufacture of integral vehicle chassis
                • 100s of jobs promised as Donald Trump, the new owner of Doonbeg Golf Resort Clare, to invest €45m in development
                • 11 jobs saved as Castlebar’s Connaught Telegraph is bought out of liquidation by Celtic Media Group
                • Tender issued: A new job-matching website to be launched by the end of the year by Department of Social Protection 
                • Boost for production industry as Canadian animation studio, Mercury Filmworks, to expand by opening office in Dublin
                • 15,000 new jobs could be created with abolition of milk quotas in 2015 worth €1.3bn to economy – National Dairy Council
                • IFSC could double workforce in coming years if right activities are targeted – Citigroup Europe Plc.
                • Ryanair is struggling to find staff it needs to realise big data tech vision for the future of airline flights
                • Over 100 jobs lost as Sky TV cancels contract with door-to-door sales companies, Live Wire (Kildare) & Premier Digital (Limerick)
                • 60 jobs lost as printing company Hudson and Killeen Printers, Blanchardstown, Dublin goes into liquidation

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,286New positions advertised this week (5 May - 11 May)
                30,618New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                9 May 2014

                355 jobs identified in 7 companies nationwide

                Manor House Hotels & Irish Country Hotels

                Nationwide

                150

                €10m investment in marketing & capital projects this year

                Cathx Ocean

                Kildare

                50

                Irish underwater technology company expansion. New deal to supply equipment to US, working with EI.

                The Summit

                Dublin

                40

                Formerly The Web Summit, event for technology professionals. Roles in engineering, event management, communications, customer support & sales.

                EirGen 

                Waterford

                40

                Pharmaceutical firm specialised in development and manufacture of oncology products to create new jobs through expansion

                Lenovo

                Dublin (Kinsealy)

                35

                Chinese tech giant Lenovo is planning to double its workforce by the end of the year

                Oliver Marketing

                Dublin

                20

                Media and Design Company to complete recruitment for graphic design, production, creative and client services by the end of the year

                BD

                Louth (Drogheda)

                20

                Leading global medical technology company celebrates Drogheda plants 50th anniversary with announcement of a €16m investment (IDA)

                Also in the news

                • 600 jobs foreseen over the next three years as Tyco Board approve HQ move to Cork, now with shareholders
                • 400 IT jobs with Capita to come over the next 3 yrs for Antrim (Newtownabbey)
                • 10% of jobs created in transport and storage sector on foot of resurgence of logistics sector and subsequent demand for industrial space, according to Savills
                • New jobs could be on the way as Twitter scouting for new larger office space in Dublin
                • 130 jobs could be created on back of new car sales boost according to economist John Power
                • 7,000 jobs to be cut from Barclay’s investment banking by 2016. Most of the job losses will be in the UK
                • 30 jobs to go as SumUp, the international mobile payments company, to close Dublin HQ

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,453New positions advertised this week (28 April - 4 May)
                29,332New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                2 May 2014

                1,781 jobs identified in 11 companies in 6 counties

                Sisk, Lagan Construction, Roadbridge

                Galway

                450

                Tuam, Ardrahan, Claregalway, Kilcolgan, Clarinbridge and Gort to be bypassed by a new €550 million motorway

                Google

                Dublin (Clondalkin)

                410

                350 construction jobs & 60 permanent as Google gets go ahead to build second data centre

                VoxPro

                Cork

                350

                Leading exporter of multilingual business process outsourcing (Note: 200 of these jobs were noted in last week’s figures)

                Smartply

                Waterford

                200

                Wood panel production facility to create 200 construction jobs during €59m 2 year expansion investment

                Letterkenny IT

                Donegal (Letterkenny)

                115

                55 construction jobs, 60 high-end jobs. €4.5million investment in 20,000sq ft Science Park Building

                LinkedIn

                Dublin

                100

                Expansion as a result of targeting additional European markets. Roles to be recruited in sales and customer

                Biomarin Manufacturing

                Dublin

                50

                US pharmaceutical company to recruit senior accounting, finance, customer service and marketing positions

                Diona Technologies

                Dublin 

                40

                Creates tech solutions for the global Social Security & other services markets. Roles to be recruited in software engineering and business support

                Intercall

                Cork

                35

                Teleservices & customer care company. Roles in telemarketing, customer services & order processing

                Omniplex Group

                Dublin (Rathmines)

                16

                Expansion due at The Swan Centre in creation of country’s largest cinema complex

                Tangerine Management

                Kerry

                15

                Sister company to Intercall also provides telemarketing, customer services, customer care and order processing

                Also in the news

                • 4,200 direct, 840 indirect construction jobs supported as a result of the Government’s Summer Works School programme
                • 6,000 jobs throughout Ireland and UK, as KFC to double their number of outlets in Ireland
                • 500 jobs for Belfast as EY (formerly Ernst & Young) to expand their services
                • 200 researcher positions to be supported by €47million funding for 36 projects in medical and food sectors
                • Jobs boost for graduates on the way due to increased production activity of audiovisual industry in Ireland- IADT Director of National Film School, Dun Laoghaire
                • 260 hotel jobs saved as two Kildare Hotels receive court protection
                • €64m boost for economy as Punchestown Festival hosting over 700 Irish and overseas businesses and clients

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,383New positions advertised this week (21 April - 27 April)
                27,879New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                25 April 2014

                642 jobs identified in 5 companies nationwide

                Phonewatch

                Dublin & Cork

                230

                Home security company was acquired by Norwegian company Sector Alarm Corporation last year. Roles will be recruited in sales, engineering and operations

                VoxPro

                Dublin

                200

                Provides multilingual tech support and business process outsourcing services

                IDA

                Westmeath & Waterford

                180

                IDA to construct two advanced tech buildings for future FDI; 160-180 construction jobs

                Nimbus

                Cork

                27

                Ireland’s research centre devoted to the field of networked embedded electronic systems focusing on research, learning and industry and hosted by Cork Institute of Technology

                Wicklow Voice

                Wicklow

                5

                Wicklow based online media publication expands to fortnightly edition

                Also in the news

                • Business growth on the cards as Keogh’s crisp makers seals deal to supply 255 UK Tesco stores
                • Cork Chamber reports 35% see increases in employee numbers, 58% of businesses see increase in turnover in Q1 and 52% see increase in net profits
                • 40,000 IT jobs are expected over the coming 5 years as a result of recent streamlining of work permits system 
                • 25 jobs for Belfast as C&C invest £1.2m in business support centre over next 2 years 

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,407 New positions advertised this week (14 April - 20 April)
                26,496New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                17 April 2014

                722 jobs identified in 8 companies in 4 counties this week

                Ethicon

                Limerick

                420

                €80 million investment by Ethicon Bio surgery Ireland creating 270 permanent & 150 construction jobs

                IrishTV

                Mayo (Westport)

                150

                IrishTV aimed at the Irish diaspora will launch next month

                Irish Dairy Board

                Cork

                50

                Irish Dairy Board invests €30m in butter facility

                Trilogy

                Dublin

                30

                One of Ireland’s leading independent ICT providers is expanding

                Sure Power Energy

                Dublin

                25

                Energy consulting firm

                Enercon

                Dublin

                22

                Wind energy manufacturer officially opens new European sales headquarters

                Lobo Leasing

                Dublin

                15

                Helicopter rental firm

                Wired Island

                Dublin

                10

                PR and marketing agency

                Also in the news this week

                • Over 300 jobs to be created by Convergis (Derry) which is establishing a call centre on the city by next year
                • 130 jobs saved due to Cork County Council decision not to let staff go during takeover of Town Councils
                • 50 jobs could be created through the sale of Moyvalley Hotel and golf resort (Kildare)
                • 70 jobs safeguarded as Loughrea Hotel & Spa (Galway) is bought by the boss of Supermacs
                • Joe.ie to expand with launch of new site in September (Dublin)
                • Facebook set to double number of sales and marketing staff in Dublin servicing SME sector as part of expansion
                • 225 redundancies sought at Certus (Dublin), loan servicing group
                • 80 jobs lost due to closure of Lough Swilly Bus Company (Derry & Donegal)
                • 50 jobs to go at the Irish Examiner (Cork, plus some from regional offices) in restructuring bid

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,607New positions advertised this week (7 April - 13 April)
                25,089New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                11 April 2014

                247 jobs identified in 5 companies in 3 counties this week

                Eli Lilly

                Cork (Kinsale)

                120

                Pharmaceutical company launched recruitment for 120 positions

                Survey Monkey

                Dublin

                50

                World's leading online questionnaire platform. Relocating their office from Lisbon to Dublin

                Oxymem

                Meath (Athlone)

                35

                UCD spin-off firm that developed an aeration system for wastewater. Winner of Irish Times Innovation Awards 2014

                Boots

                Cork & Dublin

                26

                Retail health company, opening new stores in Carrigaline & Glenageary

                Agile Networks

                Dublin

                16

                Irish-owned IT services company

                Also in the news

                • 1,000 jobs to be created by US software firm Concentrix in Belfast
                • 80 jobs to be retained or created through the €11m Government investment in national cycling infrastructure 
                • 150 jobs could be created by aircraft maintenance Dublin Aerospace with a €15m investment in Dublin Airport
                • Norwegian Air Shuttle plans significant expansion at Dublin airport, with job increases on the way
                • Creation of 3,000 jobs in 5 years forecasted in the insurance sector (Insurance Ireland/PWC report)
                • Vacancies for highly skilled professional increased 10% since last year (Morgan McKinley Employment Monitor)
                • 2% rise in jobs advertised online in Q1 2014: tourism, construction, architecture, property, engineering (Irishjobs)
                • 4,000 jobs created between 2009 and 2012 by venture capital-backed companies (Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, UCD)
                • Technical job vacancies up 19% (CareerWise Recruitment)

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,743 New positions advertised this week (31 March - 6 April)
                23,482New positions advertised since the start of 2014

                4 April 2014

                1,200 jobs identified in 11 companies nationwide

                Alexion Pharma International

                Dublin (Blanchardstown)

                400

                US Pharmaceutical company investment of €75m in expansion of operations in Ireland creating 200 permanent and could create approx. 200 construction jobs

                Ryanair

                Dublin

                200

                200 IT jobs to develop an improved digital platform including a new mobile app

                Bio Marine Facility

                Donegal

                120

                Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation is to develop the world's biggest bio-marine ingredients facility in conjunction with a Norwegian science and tech company. €35m project will create 70 permanent & 50 construction jobs in Killybegs

                Airbnb

                Dublin

                100

                Online hospitality platform launches new EU HQ offices in Dublin

                AdRoll

                Dublin

                100

                Online advertising company, upgrading to a larger office space in June

                Pepper Asset Servicing

                Clare

                100

                International asset management company. Recruitment already underway in Clare (Shannon)

                Kemp Technologies

                Limerick

                50

                US software company makes software systems to manage internet traffic. Will be recruiting for software development, marketing and operational positions

                Freshways

                Dublin

                50

                Sandwich maker Freshways acquired in a management buyout from Kerry Foods. Roles in management, sales & marketing, IT, operational

                HMV

                Galway

                25

                New store, bringing to a total of 6 HMV music retailers in Ireland

                SuperValu

                Cork (Kinsale)

                35

                New SuperValu store in Kinsale has opened with creation of 35 jobs

                Aldi

                Waterford (Dungarvan)

                25

                Opening of new store in Dungarvan

                Also in the news

                • Future of over 700 jobs secured in Elverys as investor takes over
                • Over 400 jobs saved due to successful examinerships in 8 companies in Q1 of 2014: 191 SME and 219 SIAC jobs
                • All jobs in 14 regional papers are safe after Johnston Press is acquired by Iconic Newspapers 
                • Up to 200 construction & 400 retail jobs expected via major expansion at The Square Shopping Centre (Tallaght)
                • TV3 is seeking voluntary redundancies as part of their strategy for 2015
                • Buy & Sell announces that it has ceased trading citing financial difficulties due to market shift to online

                JobsIreland stats this week

                JobsIreland is the Government’s job portal, run by Department of Social Protection:

                1,738 New positions advertised this week (24 March - 30 March)
                21,739 New positions advertised since the start of 2014