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Cork, Ireland Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)

Cork, Ireland job market overview (May 2026)

The Cork, Ireland job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 44% 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
  • Manufacturing5
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified57 · 90%
  • Contract5 · 8%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

Top hiring companies

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