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Cork, Ireland Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 40% from the last 14 days)

Cork, Ireland job market overview (May 2026)

The Cork, Ireland job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 65 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cork, Ireland job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cork, Ireland.

Top categories

  • Engineering7
  • Director7
  • Security Engineering2
  • Product Manager1
  • Data Science1
  • Business Operations1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other21
  • Software Developers11
  • Project Management Specialists3
  • Management Analysts3
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3
  • Information Security Analysts2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare43
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Technology5
  • Financial Services5
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified59 · 91%
  • Contract5 · 8%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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