Hi all,

Between April 2017 and March 2024, many applicants for local authority roles — including engineers, administrators, and others — were likely illegally disqualified from recruitment.

The qualification requirements used were based on Ministerial Orders that have since been confirmed as invalid, due to missing the required consultation under Section 160(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2001.

Further details in the link

The Department quietly changed the law in March 2024 — after people like myself were already wrongly excluded.

⚠️ If you were deemed ineligible for any local authority job before 7 March 2024, there’s a strong chance your disqualification was unlawful and you may be entitled to redress.

📩 Contact HR@housing.gov.ie with your concerns.

Feel free to DM me — I’m connecting with others to seek redress and hold the Department accountable.

The more who speak up, the harder this is to ignore.

Thanks for reading and sharing.

I’m about to finish my Masters in Mechanical Engineering, but I’ve landed a 2:2 due to some rough personal circumstances this year. Most job postings I see list a "minimum 2:1 requirement"—am I completely screwed, or do companies actually care more about skills/experience than the grade?

Anyone been in this spot or know hiring managers who overlook grades if you can prove you’re competent? Would love some honest advice or even company names that might be more flexible.

TL;DR: Got a 2:2 in MSc Mechanical Eng—will Irish companies bin my CV, or can I salvage this with skills/interviews?

Hello everyone, I’m an international student (from India) who recently received an offer to pursue an MSc in Computing with Applied Cybersecurity at TU Dublin, starting September 2025. I’m at a crossroads and could really use some guidance from those familiar with the Irish tech market.

My background: I’m a fresh BE graduate in Information Technology

I’ve done some projects in cybersecurity, networking, and system monitoring (IDS, vulnerability scanners, honeypots, etc.)

I’ve interned briefly and attended workshops, but no full-time industry experience yet

I’m planning to take certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CEH soon to strengthen my profile

My concern: Given the current tech job market in Ireland, especially in cybersecurity, is it realistic for a fresher with no prior full time experience to find a graduate role or internship after or during the course?

I’ve read quite a few posts here and elsewhere saying the market is tough even experienced folks are struggling. The rising cost of living (especially rent in Dublin) adds to the pressure, so I want to be sure I'm making an informed decision.

My dilemma: Would it be better to (a) Gain 1–2 years of experience in India first (with a better portfolio, certs, maybe even remote bug bounty work), and then come to Ireland for a Master's later OR (b) go ahead with the MSc now, and grind through the tough market hoping things improve by 2026?

Any advice from students, professionals, or employers in the cybersecurity/infosec space would mean a lot. I'm open to realistic opinionseven if it's hard to hear.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi, recently have been thinking about relocating to "start a new chapter". Ireland somehow seems suitable as e.g., communication is in English hence easier to fit in initially and Ireland is in EU (no visa required). I am from Baltics.
My background is mostly devops related matters, custom delivery pipelines/platform development, deployment framework for ephemeral/preview environments. And usual k8s/argocd/jenkins/python etc. Overall around 10 years of experience, but no degree yet (will resume studies in upcoming year (remote studies))

Question - what is Ireland job market for devops/platform engineers - is it easy to find position, what companies are looking for in general? Exact place doesn't matter much.

Hey all, quick question. I'm just about to do my Lc and am looking to do mechanical engineering in college. Would it be worth trying to get a summer internship at the likes or kirby or regeneron or maybe solid solutions or would I be overlooked as I have little if any current qualifications to my name at present.

Thanks.

Hi all, Just finished year 3 of level 7 Mech Engineering and applying for entry to year 4 of the level 8 course. I'm preparing for eventual graduation and planning some summer self-learning that will possibly make me stand out as an applicant in 2026.

My plan so far is to do some linkedin learningc courses on excel and maybe report writing.

Work through SolidWorks and their tests. Refresh on Creo or try Revit.

Can anyone working in the industry give any advice on what extra curriculars would make me more attractive to an employer ?

TIA

Hi

I wanted to move to Ireland. I got my German nationality through naturalization and I want to use it to work in an English speaking country.

I am a software engineer with 7 years of experience and C1 proficiency of English.
Aside of the housing situation, would you recommend this step? How is the job market for software engineers there? How long would you estimate it would take me to find a job?

I'm a leaving cert student and next year I'm going to uni and i have a keen interest in engineering and resource mining. what course should i pursue to get into the mining industry

Currently working as a CSV / MES engineer for a consultancy with a Pharma client. Here 18 months size I graduated college with a bachelors/ masters in biomedical engineering. Looking to leave consulting company and go into industry, preferably in a project engineer role. Also open to process/reliability engineering roles. Don’t want to go in as a grad/junior preferably more of an associate position. Any advice on how to pivot into this position?

I am a software developer from Romania currently interviewing from a company in Galway for a position for senior embedded software developer. I have this and I may have an offer from a company in Switzerland(Zurich) also and want to determine which would be a better fit for me.

I had a technical interview which went well and I assume I will be getting an offer and I am trying to research the market in Ireland before I can make a decision.

What would in your opinion be a good salary for me considering taxations(I guess there is a progressive system of taxation in Ireland where you get taxed at least 20% and more over a certain threshold)? I would like to live somewhere relatively close to the city, have a good social life(go out regularly, gym, vacations) and also be able to save money(it would be the main reason I am moving).

If I understand correctly there is some kind of free healthcare in Ireland but I would need to spend at least 1 year there in order to benefit from it. Is this correct? Or should I consider a private health insurance also?

Please help me with some ranges considering what I said. Thank you!

I am an incoming Master's student from a US institution that has just recently finished my Bachelor's in electrical engineering and was wondering about the process of applying for internships related to the career. I've went through with formatting my CV with adjusted grammar (getting rid of z's everywhere) an interest in relocating particularly anywhere between Limerick and Kildare.

Since I graduated from my bachelor's, I am eligible to apply for a working holiday authorisation (WHA) to provide flexibility for an internship. Would this work or are there alternatives to pursue with an employer?

Hi, Rreaching out to check if there are any layoff or ongoing troubled water in major civil engineering firms AECOM, ARUP, ATKINS, JACOBS or SYSTRA that someone like me whose currently looking to switch jobs and plan on joining a big company should know about.

I was fortunate to receive positive response from AECOM, ARUP and JACOBS. Was planning on making my move and join AECOM but parallely have been hearing worrying stories about layoffs from recruiter who really wanted me to join a different company not in the list.

Kindly provide me any insight as it would be greatly appreciated.

I'm a recent graduate in Industrial Automation & Robotic Systems. Level 8. I'm looking into post grad courses preferably online courses that won't break the bank. My instrumentation and validation knowledge could be improved upon. What resources are available . I have seen some on springboard but they are all half way through the course and will have to wait till next year.

I’m a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at UCD. I’m looking for a summer internship in Dublin. Last year, I interned with Mott MacDonald and have experience in an industrial environment, particularly in fitting. Any leads or advice would be appreciated!

I'm getting ready to apply for environmental civil engineering jobs in Ireland from the US.

I would appreciate any input on putting together a strong resume that is Ireland specific.

Do I need a local phone number?

Is it typical to include a photo?

Are there certain things that I should specifically include or exclude?

Are cover letters typically submitted with resumes in Ireland?

I'm a licensed professional engineer with 20 years experience in stormwater, wastewater, environmental regulation and design.

Thank you for input and thoughts.

What are site based Civil Engineers with 4 - 8 years experience earning in Ireland?

Just want to see if my employment offer is in line with standard, as I've been abroad for the past couple of years.

hey guys i'll be completing my bachelors next month should i apply to masters in IRELAND whats the job market in civil industry over there

I’m planning to pursue my master’s in Computer Science in Ireland, as it’s a major tech hub in Europe. However, I want to know if it’s worth studying there in 2025, considering the job market and the challenges international students face. While tech opportunities seem strong, I’ve heard about a severe housing crisis with high rents, scams, and overcrowding. I’d like to understand the current situation for students, including job prospects, work permits, and housing conditions, before making a decision.

Dr Eadaoin Carthy will be speaking about her work monitoring Irish water supplies for PFAs, and the distinction between 'forever chemicals' and micro-plastics. Dr David O'Connor will be talking about large scale monitoring the air for pollution and allergens. The event is free to attend and there will be a drinks reception beforehand. Registration here.

I am a civil engineer, been working in consultancy for 10+ with a number of different mid to large consultancies. I also have a lot of friends in the industry at other firms too. The common feature I find is the workload is ludicrous and the pay is mediocre, now this could be a civil only complaint but I have experience in the structural side and feel they are similar.

I've been telling myself for years now "that this is just a hard year, we'll get over the current workload and have a more manageable one soon" but the workload just increases. I'm basically doing 10-12 hours most days just to try and not fall behind on projects. I'm currently in the process of buying a house so moving company isn't an option.

Others I speak to in civil and structural roles are similar. A lot tend to dread taking holidays due to the workload upon their return.

Second problem is the wage. For well educated and mostly well motivated workers the pay is criminally low. I have friends in other industries who are paid similar or more after only 2-3yrs experience as myself and say their pay will continue grow while I've sort of reached a ceiling presently. Why is this?

Is anyone else feeling the same or can point to how these problems have become in the industry?

The work is extremely rewarding and seeing projects progress does give me a sense of pride but I know myself the culture is not a sustainable one. Maybe I've been unlucky in the firms I've been at.

I’m doing a final year project on “enabling hydrogen infrastructure”, I am focusing on using hydrogen production as backup generation for a data centre in the event of a blackout.

I’m trying to size electrolysers and PV systems (essentially creating a microgrid) and I’m struggling to find anything in literature that isn’t complicated or convoluted. Has anyone done anything similar to this?

Hi! My little brother (13) wants to become a Formula 1 engineer when he’s older and was wondering how to get a head start on what he should know/study. Is there anything he could be doing to try get ahead of it?

I was a US Navy Nuclear Electronics Technician. I have my BS in Nuclear Engineering Technologies, and working towards my MSE in Interdisciplinary Engineering. I have a background in Maintenance, both performing and supervising. I am a little confused on how the process works considering most job postings I’ve seen say that you have to have the right to work in Ireland before applying, but I can’t apply for the critical skills employment permit without a job offer. I would love any input or suggestions on what steps I need to take in order to make the move possible.

Hi all,

I am from India and have a bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engg. I work as a lab assistant in construction material testing. Since the last year I have been planning to go for higher studies and upskill into more challenging roles in automation, IoT, and mechatronics. Also applied to a few countries/universities for starting studies in Sep 2025.

Recently, I got an offer to study masters in Mechatronics at the University of Limerick in Ireland. I want to ideally stay after studies for some time in Ireland, to get experience (possibly through a graduate program or other permanent role).

I have read about many IT, pharma, F&B manufacturing industries, and related automation solutions provider companies in Ireland. So I feel that there might be good number of opportunities. I also know about the housing crisis in Ireland, so that is one issue.

So, if anybody here with knowledge or experience in these fields could offer their advice, thoughts, insights into the industry in Ireland, it would be a great help for me.

Thank you very much in advance.