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31-10-2019

Panasonic Avionics to establish new repair shop in Dundalk

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) today announced the establishment of a Repair Shop in Dundalk, Co. Louth. The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation supplies and services in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems. The company’s customer base includes more than 300 airlines located across the globe.

A key business unit within Panasonic, Panasonic Technical Services (PTS), provides Repair, Line Maintenance for Aircraft, Spares Parts Supply and Technical Services that include Training & Technical Publications and Technical Support at over 70 permanent locations across the world.

PTS’s customized support programs are designed to ensure equipment serviceability at the lowest possible through-life cost.

22-10-2019

PublicRelay to create 20 jobs in Cavan

PublicRelay, a leading US media monitoring and analytics firm, announced today plans to establish a new office in Cavan, creating 20 new jobs over the next two years. Cavan was selected as the location for a second office in Ireland based on the strong pool of educated talent available in the region and the innovative nature of Cavan’s newly opened Digital Hub where the company initially will be based. PublicRelay Ireland, Ltd. is currently looking to hire its initial team of associate analysts and a manager to begin work before the end of this year.

10-10-2019

US technology company Overstock opens state-of-the-art Sligo campus

E-commerce and technology leader Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) has opened its new European base in the IDA’s flagship North West business park in Sligo, and revealed it is on track to make its 100th Irish hire before year end.

13-09-2019

Emerald Contact Centre creates 200 new jobs for Waterford

September 13th 2019, Waterford - Emerald Contact Centre, the customer care and sales support provider for a range of global financial, health and travel publications, today announced 200 additional jobs to be filled over three years.

18-07-2019

The Agora Companies create 135 new jobs for Waterford

The global publishing consortium celebrates 20 years in Ireland with regional recruitment plans for roles in software development, publishing and application customer support

05-07-2019

Tree Cheers as An Taoiseach marks historic completion of €233M Center Parcs Longford Forest

An Taoiseach, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D., today officially marked the completion of the landmark €233 million forest resort; Center Parcs Longford Forest. Following an almost two-year construction process Center Parcs Longford Forest has been delivered on schedule and within budget.
Center Parcs Longford Forest will add an entirely new dimension to Ireland’s tourism and leisure market with its all year round short breaks. The resort will welcome its first guests in Ireland in the coming weeks with final preparations underway in earnest.

20-06-2019

LinkedIn Ireland expands to 2,000 people, as Irish membership hits 2,000,000

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional social network, has marked the milestone of growing its Irish membership to two million people by announcing that it is creating 800 new jobs which will bring its headcount at its Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) HQ in Wilton Place in Dublin to 2,000 people by summer next year. The expansion is a result of ongoing growth of its business.

25-05-2019

IDA Ireland Launches new report on Customer Experience Sector in Ireland

IDA IRELAND has launched a new report detailing the extent to which 5,000 jobs in the Customer Experience (Cx) sector in Ireland will be affected by technological and generational forces over the coming years.

20-05-2019

Cyber Ireland Launch Cyber Security Cluster

Today marks the official launch of the Irish Cyber Security Cluster, Cyber Ireland, which took place at Cork County Hall and was officiated by Minister David Stanton. The Cyber Security cluster organisation, which is backed by IDA Ireland, brings together industry, academia and government to represent the needs of the sector and aims to enhance the innovation, growth and competitiveness of the companies and organisations in this nationwide cluster.

15-05-2019

Senator George Mitchell formally launches DLA Piper’s Ireland office

Chairman Emeritus of DLA Piper Senator George Mitchell officially launches the Irish office of the global law firm today. The Irish office of DLA Piper, which is led by Country Managing Partner David Carthy, has already made a number of significant partner hires and will continue to boost the practice to a team of up to 100 high calibre lawyers and business professionals over the coming years. As part of the activity to mark the launch, Senator Mitchell met with Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD to discuss Ireland’s potential as a global centre for legal services post-Brexit.

09-05-2019

Introducing Reddit Dublin!

Today, we are excited to officially announce that Reddit is opening its first international office in Dublin, Ireland (and yes, we’re hiring!).

29-04-2019

The Knot Worldwide to Establish Operations Centre in Galway, Creating Significant Job Opportunities Over the Next Few Years

The Knot Worldwide, the largest global wedding planning company, today announced it will establish an Operations Centre in Galway, creating circa 100 job opportunities over the next few years. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

24-04-2019

Indeed to hire 600 additional staff in Dublin as it expands into new Capital Dock HQ

Indeed, the world’s largest job site, today announced the creation of 600 new roles at its Dublin-based headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The announcement was made by Indeed CEO Chris Hyams at the company’s newly opened Capital Dock HQ, along with Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., Minister of State for Higher Education, and Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland.

23-04-2019

Rent the Runway Announces 150 New Jobs for Galway Ireland

Rent the Runway, Inc., the company that created the world’s first living, sustainable closet by enabling women to rent versus buy their clothing, has selected Galway for its first-ever international technology office.

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