The Irish Defence Forces is made up of the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces. In order to aid the Irish State we fulfil a number of roles, such as;
Defend the State- To defend the State against armed aggression; this being a contingency, preparations for its implementation will depend on an ongoing Government assessment of the security and defence environment.
Aid the Civil Power- To Aid the Civil Power/ Aid to the Civil Authority (meaning in practice to assist, when requested, the Garda Síochána, who have primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State).
Multinational Peacekeeping & Humanitarian Relief- To participate in multinational peace support, crisis management and humanitarian relief operations in support of the United Nations and under UN mandate, including regional security missions authorised by the UN. In the past the Defence Forces have served overseas in Europe, the Middle East, Central America, Africa & Asia. Currently we are deployed in Africa, Europe & the Middle East.
Maritime Security & Fishery Protection- The Naval Service is the State’s principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent maritime defence requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles. Defence roles include defending territorial seas, deterring intrusive or aggressive acts, conducting maritime surveillance, maintaining an armed naval presence, ensuring rite of passage and protecting marine assets.
Nightcourses.com is Ireland’s leading online search resource for part-time courses, evening classes and lifelong learning programmes. They are a national database of courses from hundreds of colleges and educational institutes throughout the country. As a result, they are a valuable resource for both students and education providers, linking learners to courses, colleges and educational institutions.
If you are eager to take your career to the next level, change job, improve your Leaving Cert results, learn a new skill or take up a hobby, Nightcourses.com is your one-stop-shop. Their database offers Ireland’s biggest selection of courses, as well as information on colleges and educational institutes, expert guidance and advice.
Returning to education, whether for professional or personal reasons, does not necessarily mean you need to do a college degree. A number of different fields and disciplines offer degree, diploma and certificate options, and deciding between these can be tricky. You need to consider your goals and interests, the industry you work in, and your professional experience before deciding on a course.
Nightcourses.com streamlines the search process. Furthermore, they work closely with providers to make sure they offer up-to-date information on their programmes.
As Ireland’s economy and jobs market evolves, interest in continuing education is broadening. Around 6,000 people use Nightcourses.com every day to search for courses in Ireland. As Ireland’s most popular course search database, Nightcourses.com helps education providers connect with students. They also offer a platform for institutions to showcase their courses, successes and benefits. Their vast database means that students have the latest and most complete information available.
100% Irish owned and operated, Corrib Oil Oil has been in business for over 35 years. Founded in Claremorris Co. Mayo in 1987 and through our network of home heating oil depots, delivery services and petrol stations we now support over 1000 local jobs in Ireland.
Corrib Oil understands the needs of our people, which is why many of our customers and staff have been with us since the beginning.
We are building a business in which high standards permeate all aspects of our company. We recruit the best people we can to become part of our team. We empower them to make their own decisions, creating a respectful workplace where people are treated fairly and are highly motivated to succeed.
Many people feel Corrib Oil is an exciting company to be a part of and a very special place to work.
Our Core Values that we stand by to serve our loyal customers are:
Do you enjoy and want to be part of a FAST PACED and MARKET LEADER
Our teams have grown to over 1000 super employees nationwide and we want you!
If advancing your career opportunities and continuous learning programmes interested you, we have several exciting opportunities nationwide that may suit you. If Flexible hours/shift is what to are looking for to suit personal or family needs, we have hours to suit your level and need.
What’s in it for you?
Learning & Development Opportunities
Upskill and learn with great development opportunities such as courses, training & e-learning modules with recognised qualifications
Career Progression
Corrib Oil Group will endeavour to help you reach your own career goals and support progression within the business
A Friendly and Ambitious Team
Begin your journey with Corrib Oil Group and become part of an ambitious team with supportive colleagues.
Check out our Vacancies for Retail, Sales, Drivers and Much More.
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ResultsCX Ireland is the Irish arm of ResultsCX, a $650m US-headquartered business service and outsourcing company. Our Cork-based team supports leading BFSI, Fast-Growth Technology, Telecommunications, Digital Media, and Utilities companies across EMEA, APAC and North America. This includes over 300 hybrid Irish colleagues providing services to leading Irish payment and fintech companies, as well as housing bodies. These services are delivered from our centres in Cork City, Mitchelstown (approximately 40 minutes from the city) and remotely.
We pride ourselves in nurturing a diverse workforce drawn from different backgrounds, empowering them to support clients a range of languages across multiple time zones. As a people-first company, we are as obsessed with employee experience as we are with client success and satisfaction. We are committed to providing meaningful, purpose-focused employee experiences designed to help you achieve.
Our strength lies in exceptional individuals working together in a high- performing, fun culture to deliver next-generation customer experiences. We believe that when you grow, we grow. If you want to feel valued and be part of a community of people with a purpose, we want to hear from you. Check out opportunities available in Ireland by meeting our talent acquisition team in person at Jobs Expo in 2025.
ATU offers online, flexible and professional development courses, that respond to student demand and deliver skills needed in the marketplace. Built on our expertise and in collaboration with business partners and industry leaders, our accredited courses support students at all stages, regardless of location, to access and continue lifelong learning, develop new skills, and advance their careers.
With over 350 online, blended and on-campus courses available, ATU offers students fully accredited flexible qualifications matched to industry demand. Graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen career, create change and build their future.
Courses in the following areas are available in 2024/25:
As a multi-campus university, ATU offers students a diverse range of experiences, from bustling cities to wild Atlantic coastal regions.
With many courses to choose from, students can follow their passion, find their career path and engage in a vibrant university community.
With a continued emphasis on applied learning, small class sizes and a supportive environment, ATU students can immerse themselves in student life and emerge graduate career ready.
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The Irish Prison Service (IPS) is responsible for the provision of safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to people in custody for safer communities. The IPS operates as an executive office within the Department of Justice and Equality (“the Department”). It is headed by a Director General supported by a number of Directors. The IPS is a key component in our country’s Criminal Justice System. It employs some 3,200 uniformed and civilian staff.
Currently, the IPS estate (the Estate) is made up of 12 prisons; 10 closed Prisons (Arbour Hill, Castlerea, Cloverhill, Cork, Dochás, Limerick, Midlands, Mountjoy, Portlaoise, and Wheatfield) and two Open Centres (Loughan House and Shelton Abbey). Typically, the IPS manages approximately 4,000 people in custody at any one time, both male and female, aged 18 and over.
Our Mission
Providing safe and secure custody, dignity of care and rehabilitation to prisoners for safer communities.
Our Vision
A safer community through excellence in a prison service built on respect for human dignity.
Our Values
TEAM WORK – We achieve more by working together than we can as individuals working alone.
INTEGRITY – We must always have the courage to do the right thing, the decent thing, even when no one else is watching .
POTENTIAL – Everyone has the potential to be a better person and we actively seek to provide staff and those in custody with opportunities to realise and achieve this.
SAFETY – We actively contribute to maintaining an environment in which staff and those in our custody feel emotionally and physically safe and ultimately, contribute to a safer community .
SUPPORT – We actively seek to provide supports to staff and support rehabilitation of those in custody .
Career Progression:
There are excellent career progression opportunities open to all IPS Staff.
Via internal competitions, subject to meeting eligibility criteria, Recruit Prison Officer grades can progress through the various prison grades up to an including Governor grade. Prison grades contain various career streams eg: Trades Officer, Work Training Officer Gym, Assistant Chief Officer Bakery, which can offer new recruits into the organisation the opportunity to utilise existing skills and/or qualifications.
The IPS also supports staff engaging in further study and/or continuing professional development in order to gain new skills or qualifications. Staff can avail of the ‘Refund of Fees’ scheme and official study leave.
Sick Leave
Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars.
Uniform
The Irish Prison Service is a uniformed organisation. Staff are obliged to comply with standards relating to dress, appearance and deportment, which are a critical element of pro-social modelling.
Social Media and Mobile Phones
Prisons are secure environments and as such Prison Officers are legally prevented from bringing certain personal possessions into their workplace on a daily basis including mobile phones and other electronic forms of communications.
Superannuation and Retirement
The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment.
The Irish Prison Service is committed to a policy of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and welcomes applications for position within the organisation, from across a broad spectrum of society.
