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Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Newbridge store. Why join us?
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Permanent Contract - 22.5 hours per week Based in CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, Waterford The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Waterford. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements: It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, CNM1 (€57,780 - €68,046 Annual Salary). (Salary will be pro-rated for 0.6WTE, i.e €34,668 - €40,827). Please apply by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below. Applications must be received on or before 23rd July 2026. Informal enquires to Grainne DePaor CDNM Waterford on gdepaor@crc.ie. A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE Approval We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Care Assistant
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Care Assistant (135 hours per month) to join our services in a Day Service setting in Bray, County Wicklow. As a Care Assistant, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their residential service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities: · To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals · To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy · To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities · To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care · To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence Requirements: Applicants must hold a minimum of Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI) Applicants must have : · A passion for promoting and empowering those you support · A team player wiling to lone work as well as working as part of a team · A knowledge of the HIQA standards and relevant legislation · Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car · Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable · A legal right to work in Ireland Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and relevant experience. Application Guidance We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER x2 SPRAOI CHILDREN’S RESPITE SERVICE JOB REF: 100655 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Social Care Worker appointments within the Children’s Respite Service may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Spraoi Children’s Respite Services provides respite services to children from 6 years up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with autism, physical disability, medical needs and behavioural needs Spraoi Respite service is located in Roscommon town . The Role: The Social Care Worker will fulfil a key-worker and supportive role for the children/young people; aim to provide an environment where the children/young people will be safe and secure; be responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child/young person (including support with their meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the child)/young person); lead the shift where required; work in a constructive, flexible and positive manner with all colleagues and will actively participate in, and contribute to, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Sector Manager Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience: Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) AND The posts are based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work days, weekends, public holidays, night duty and sleep-ins as required to meet service needs. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/06/2026) - €41,260 x 10 increments – € 56,717 (max) pro rata per annum. LSI € 57,789 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service Tenure: 2 x Permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Informal enquiries to Margaret Hannon, Children’s Service Coordinator on 0873804106 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is: 5PM, Wednesday 22nd July 2026 Interviews will take place on week of 10th August 2026. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Social Care Worker
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker to join our services in residential setting in Bray Co. Wicklow on a Part-time basis (120 per month). As a SCW, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes, to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in the community. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours. 3A Vevay is a residential service that provides support to 4 adults, some who require a mix of high-level support and some who are more independent. Based in a large house located in Bray town centre close to shops cafes and public transport. Both Day Shifts and Sleepover Shifts are available, and you will be working in a supportive culture and joining a team with a strong blend of experience, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement. Requirements: · Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI) · Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU OR · Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required) OR · Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required) Applicants must have: · A passion for promoting and empowering those you support. · A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team. · A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards · Excellent organisation and communication skills · Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity · Excellent IT and report writing skills. · Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles. · Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner. · Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period. · Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions Desirable: · One Year’s post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability. · Experience of working alone in a one-to-one environment as well as experience of teamwork. · Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports. · CPI experience and working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviors. · Experience in alternative communications · Experience of creative problem-solving techniques Key Responsibilities: · To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals · To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy. · To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities. · To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care · To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence Application Guidance We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.
Technical Officer For Department Of First Year Studies
NCAD I Vacancy Technical Officer for Department of First Year Studies Job Title: Technical Officer School/Unit : Department of First Year Art & Design Studies Post Title: Technical Officer specializing in Digital Technologies Post Duration : Part-time, permanent Grade : NCAD Technical Officer Reports to : Head of Department of First Year Art & Design Studies Salary : NCAD Technical Officer Salary Scale-€47,279 to €74,919* per annum, €28,367.40 to €44,951.40 pro rata. *Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the first point of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave : Annual Leave will be 3.5 working weeks per annum. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance : The standard hours of work are 21 hours per week (FTE 0.6). This equates to 3 days per week worked between Monday to Friday for 42 weeks per year. This 42-week period is inclusive of 3.5 weeks annual leave. The start date of this 42-week period is the Monday 2 weeks prior to Week 1 on the Academic Calendar each year. Location : This position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin Role Purpose: The National College of Art and Design is Ireland’s leading provider of art and design education for art practitioners and for teachers of art.NCAD’s Department of First Year Art & Design Studies is seeking a Technical Officer specializing in Digital Technologies. First Year Art & Design is a dynamic department supporting just over 300 students who are engaged in an interdisciplinary learning programme as they progress toward their degree specialization. During this year students are introduced to a wide range of processes and practices, all at entry level. A multidisciplinary academic staff team of circa 30 staff, representing the 14 specialist areas available at undergraduate level in NCAD, deliver the programme. During this transition to third level the students will learn to use the NCAD Canvas VLE, as well as beginning with digital practices relevant to their academic research and their art and design practice development. Responsibilities: ● Provide technical assistance to users of the digital technology hardware and software available in, or to, the department, supporting first year students in the techniques and processes involved in the use of Digital technology and Software in the First year studies Department. ● Demonstrate, as required, techniques and processes in the use of the various software programmes and equipment in the First Year Design Department ● Help students overcome specific technical problems that they encounter ● Assist in supervising students in the workshop. ● Cooperate with and provide supportive assistance to staff and students in bringing conceptual ideas to fruition. ● Support the Lecturers delivering the programme generally and demonstrate as necessary. ● Give support to the Lecturers in the design and development of practical delivery sessions and the associated workshops ● Assist in the development of student practical digital notebooks. ● Maintain and, where appropriate, construct equipment. (Delete and manage materials). ● Order, store and record appropriate materials stock. ● Implement and adhere to all Health & Safety regulations at all times. ● Ensure work areas are organized to facilitate efficient and safe functioning of the workshop. ● Engage in appropriate administrative duties particularly regarding Health & Safety, store maintenance and purchasing. ● Undertake any other such appropriate duties which may be assigned from time to time by their Head of Department. Mandatory Criteria: ● Academic qualification or equivalent relevant experience. ● Relevant technical qualification or experience in the industry or a third level educational setting. ● Experience in working with digital technology and maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector. ● Capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the Department, and College. ● Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques. ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● Strong leadership skills. Skills needed: ● Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere in particular (+After Effects desirable). ● Microsoft Office / Google Suite. ● Basic computer maintenance / upkeep. ● General knowledge of Windows & Mac operating systems. Desirable but non-essential additional skills: ● Photography ● Videography ● 3D Modelling and Printing ● Laser Cutting ● Basic Electronics ● Capability with Arduino Closing date 27th of July 2026
Retained Firefighter
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character and the successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. 2. Age Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age on 1st September, 2026. Retirement age for Retained Fire-fighters is 55 years of age (up to 62 years of age subject to conditions). 3. Health Each candidate must be free from any defects which would render that person unsuitable to perform the duties of the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying this requirement, it will be necessary to undergo, at the candidate’s own expense, an initial medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by Cork County Council. Note the requirement to complete and pass the Chester Step Test detailed below. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retained Fire-fighters will be required to undergo regular and ad-hoc medical examinations at any time. Given the strenuous nature of fire-fighting duties, the medical examination will be of a very thorough nature. Please note that the following disabilities will render an applicant unsuitable for firefighting duties and will lead to disqualification at the examination: History of epilepsy. Alcohol or drug dependency. Obesity. Chronic bronchitis, asthma, or other disabling disease of the lungs. Organic disease of the cardiovascular system. Diabetes mellitus. Unaided vision less than 6/12 in either eye. Inability to hear a forced whisper or conversational voice separately in either ear at 20 feet. Evidence of labyrinthine disturbance. A history of vertigo or an illness which would affect sense of balance. History of mental instability. Please note that it is recommended that Retained Fire-fighters be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B Virus and, in this connection, the vaccine will be made available free of charge to successful candidates. Fitness Test Part of the pre-employment medical examination includes completing the fitness test. Candidates successful at interview must successfully complete the fitness test prior to employment being offered. The fitness test at the recruit medical is the Chester Step Test. The Chester Step Test measures aerobic capacity and fitness and entails a moderately vigorous level of physical activity. The level of fitness needed to pass this test requires regular exercise, and the test pass level is difficult to achieve if the candidate does not already have a good level of physical fitness prior to the test. Medical examiners advise that the fitness needed for this test does not come overnight; realistically, it takes at least a few weeks, and often longer, to appreciably improve your fitness level. Candidates who fail the initial Chester Step Test will be offered one further fitness test only. This may be a Chester Step Test or a Shuttle Run Test, as determined by Cork County Council. No further retests will be offered. 4. Residence/Availability Only applications from competent persons who reside and work within 2 miles of the fire station of the relevant unit, and whose ordinary activity does not take them away from the town in which a brigade is located, will be considered. On receipt of a fire or other emergency call, you should be in attendance at the station within five minutes. Unemployed persons are not precluded from applying, provided that they satisfy the residence and availability requirements. 5. Licence Each applicant must hold a full current Category "B" European Community Model Driving Licence free from endorsement. 6. Garda Vetting Candidates successful at interview will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, which will be directly arranged by Cork County Council. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT The employment is part-time. Panels may be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. New entrant retained fire fighters who commence on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS), as established by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The Single Scheme does not provide for a Retained Fire-fighters Gratuity. New entrants will pay superannuation contributions each quarter, with SPSPS pension lump sum and pension payable on retirement, subject to certain conditions. Retained Fire-fighters must retire (on their birthday) upon reaching the age limit for the employment (currently 55 years of age and up to 62 years of age subject to conditions). A successful candidate will only be offered employment on a probationary basis as a Retained Fire-fighter, subject to satisfactory completion of the following courses: (a) Firefighting Skills Course This course is a full-time, three-week course held in Ireland and will involve staying away from home on a Monday to Friday basis for the three weeks. (b) Breathing Apparatus Course This course is full-time, two weeks in duration, and is held outside the county. (c) Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course This course is one week in duration and is normally held outside the county. (d) Occupational First Aid Course This course is full-time, normally three days in duration, and is held within the county. (e) Class C HGV Driving Licence N.B. The above does not preclude the Council from offering temporary employment, but failure to complete any of the above courses satisfactorily will result in termination of employment. Subject to compliance with the conditions of Item 4 above, the employment is subject to a probationary period of one year and will be terminable by giving one week's notice by either side during that period. After the employment has been confirmed, it will be terminable at any stage by giving the required notice under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973, or without notice in circumstances justifying immediate dismissal. Please note that, due to the requirement for firefighters to wear breathing apparatus, all facial hair below the line of the upper lip must be removed (i.e. beards, etc.). Retained Fire-fighters must be prepared to attend other courses which may be held in Ireland or the UK. 8. Availability Based on an annual 52 weeks, excluding four weeks annual leave, Retained Firefighters will be required to be available and attend alerts for 24 weeks in the year on a week-on/week-off basis. Across the 24 weeks where a Retained Firefighter is rostered off, they can, if they so wish, attend incidents. In the event of occasional unavoidable absence of one rostered member for part of his/her week, it is the responsibility of the rostered member to arrange cover for the period of absence with an available (off-duty) member. This agreement must be notified to and approved in advance by the Station Officer or Sub-Station Officer. This is to guarantee that the Station Officer is in a position to ensure that the minimum staffing levels for each station are met before any cover arrangement can be approved. Retained Firefighters must normally reside and work in the town where the Brigade is located and in such proximity to the Fire Station as will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer (currently a target of five minutes for the first appliance to leave the station). It is necessary that he/she be released from normal employment on occasions when attendance at incidents demands such release. Changes of residence or workplace must be notified in writing to the Chief Fire Officer. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. Any change of residence or workplace that places the Firefighter beyond the permitted distance or turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer, or to a location deemed unacceptable by the Chief Fire Officer, will result in termination of employment. The Council may, at its discretion, prior to employing any qualified candidate, seek appropriate evidence regarding the availability of that person to fulfil the duties of this position. 9. Annual Leave Four weeks annual leave per annum is provided in addition to the annual payment of the retainer. Payment for annual leave is confirmed as 8% of earnings. These earnings are calculated on the basis of the previous year's earnings, excluding: The payment for annual leave will be made when employees take annual leave as part of the fortnightly pay cycle. 10. Rules and Regulations Members of brigades shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be issued from time to time. It should be particularly noted that Retained Fire-fighters must, in matters of drills, attendance at fires, or other emergencies, comply strictly with the orders and discretion of the Station Officer or, in his/her absence, such other Brigade Member as may be in charge. Any Retained Fire-fighter guilty of infringement of this regulation will be dismissed. Generally, members of all brigades will be under the general control and supervision of the Chief Fire Officer, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Senior Executive Fire Officer, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Assistant Fire Officer, or other appropriate officer, as the case may be. While on duty, Retained Fire-fighters shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council, and these shall be left in the station immediately after the cessation of duty. Retained Fire-fighters may not use such clothing and equipment except while on duty. Retained Fire-fighters must comply fully with safety policies and directives in force from time to time. 11. Rostering Rostering of Retained Fire-fighters will take place at the Council's discretion. 12. Rate of Pay €16,852 – €20,251 per year 13. Attendance at Incidents An annual review will be undertaken in December each year to identify stations with low incident mobilisation. Where such levels fall below 75 hours in a calendar year, an adjustment payment will be made to each firefighter to provide for a minimum annual payment of 75 hours. This payment will be calculated on a pro rata basis for any new entrants during the calendar year. 14. Attendance at Drills Drills take place on station three times a month at regular intervals (36 drills annually) and are two and a half hours in duration. There is an obligation on firefighters to attend 85% of drills annually. The retaining fee will not normally be paid to any member who has failed to attend at least 85% of drills during the quarter, the decision on which, if appropriate, is at the discretion of the Chief Fire Officer. N.B. The Council reserves the right to alter the frequency and duration of drills at its discretion.
Clinical Nurse Manager Renal Ward University Hospital
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Renal Ward, University Hospital Limerick The current vacancy available is permanent and whole-time in University Hospital Limerick. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Renal Ward, Unviersity Hospital Limerick from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time may be filled. The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. We welcome enquiries about the post. Contact Ms Mary Corry, Assistant Director of Nursing Medicine Directorate University Hospital Limerick, maryc.corry@hse.ie / 087 1836735 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Administrative Officer
Salary: Scale 5 SCP 14–19, £29,540–£32,061 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff). Full-time equivalent is 37 hours per week. Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. Duration: Permanent All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of "Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently." JOB PURPOSE The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a confidential and comprehensive secretarial and administration service within the Department, ensuring priorities, targets and deadlines are met while achieving a high level of accuracy and customer service in a busy environment. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, liaising with others to ensure the provision of customer and administrative support services across the Department. Fulfil a customer care role by being the first point of contact for the receipt, initial assessment and distribution of complaints, service requests and all enquiries relating to Departmental functions. Maintain and update data management and filing systems, generate and verify reports and statistical returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate processes on data handling, record retention and disposal. Provide information from systems as requested. Process, prepare and issue applications, correspondence, licences, notices and all documents accurately and within agreed timescales. Carry out administrative processes associated with the preparation of legal files to support case progression. Undertake audio transcription relating to PACE interviews and other legal matters. Provide administrative support to assist with the delivery of Departmental functions, such as the Animal Welfare Service, as required to ensure adequate cover. Process purchase orders, purchase and sales invoices, and accounts using financial software, allocating expenditure and revenue to the appropriate cost centre codes in accordance with Council financial protocols. Process income, penalties and fees received, prepare and reconcile financial records for bank lodgements, and lodge monies as required in line with Council financial protocols. Operate the Petty Cash System, including recording and balancing accounts, in accordance with financial protocols. Support departmental, team or other meetings and seminars by organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes and issuing minutes within agreed timescales. Assist with internal and external monitoring audits and the development of procedures and systems to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Department's administrative service. Participate in team, departmental and cross-departmental meetings and training, and cascade relevant information to other staff members. Train others on Departmental systems as required and assist with the training of work experience students, agency staff or others assigned to the Department. Participate in the interchange of duties to provide cover during sickness, annual leave, staff vacancies and other absences. Undertake any other relevant duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Note: In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position is subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic AccessNI check. QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Retail Associate
Retail Associate - Wilton, Cork Permanent Part Time role (20 hours per week) At Three, our Retail Associates create exceptional customer experiences while contributing to a positive, supportive, and high‑performing store environment. We live our values every day: Be One Team, Be Kind, Be Customer Focused, Be Brave. What You’ll Do Be Customer Focused There’s a lot more to us than meets the eye. You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomenal. Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers #Jobs At Three, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. As Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, we provide a better connected life for our diverse customer base, and want our teams to reflect this. We welcome and celebrate all identities and strive to create a culture of belonging where employees can thrive as their authentic selves. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in this job description, you likely have other valuable skills that would make you a great fit for one of our teams. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply! #Jobs If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively, please email aoife.omeara@three.ie Apply now at Three, a Phenomenal career awaits!