Labour Force Survey (LFS) results published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show continued growth in Ireland’s labour market, with 65,700 jobs created in the year to Q2 2025.
Total employment now stands at 2.81 million, marking a 2.4% increase compared to Q2 2024. Employment growth has been seen across all regions, with areas outside Dublin driving much of the expansion. Employment beyond the capital rose by 56,100 (+2.9%), underlining the strength of regional labour markets.
Full-time employment remains the main driver of growth, increasing by 52,800 (+2.4%) year-on-year, while part-time employment also rose by 10,900 (+1.9%).
Despite these positive gains, unemployment figures edged upwards in recent months. In July 2025, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.9%, up from a revised 4.6% in June 2025 and from 4.5% in July 2024.
The figures highlight a resilient Irish jobs market that continues to generate opportunities, even as unemployment begins to show signs of modest upward pressure.
For jobseekers looking to take advantage of this momentum, Jobs Expo Galway, sponsored by Recruit.ie, returns 13th September 2025 at the Galmont Hotel, bringing together some of Ireland’s top employers and training providers under one roof. The event offers a unique chance to connect directly with hiring companies, explore new career opportunities, and take the next step in today’s dynamic labour market.
Register for FREE here.
What can you expect at Jobs Expo Galway?
- Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad
- Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries
- The Career Clinic offering one-on-one CV, job seeking and career advice from professional career guidance counsellors
- A packed seminar timetable on important and topical issues by a range of industry experts
Career Clinic
The Career Clinic offers the chance for attendees to meet with professional development coaches. They can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills, CV presentation and changing career direction.
Agenda Stage
Jobs Expo’s Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
We look forward to seeing you at Jobs Expo Galway!
