If asked to pick the mecca of productivity for professionals to thrive within Ireland, you’d probably choose Dublin. However, we encourage you to venture away from the capital to the commercial, administrative and cultural hub of Ireland’s mid-west: Limerick. Bustling with job opportunities and consistently growing, Limerick is full of professional opportunity.
While there’s a number of reasons why the citizens of Limerick love living in their city, we will primarily focus on why it’s a great place to work. With its vibrant, friendly buzz and noticeable culture that encourages a healthy balance between work and life, Limerick is attracting companies from all over the globe. These are characteristics that initially drew WP Engine to the Irish city, one year ago, and now they are characteristics that are helping us grow.
“I’m not a native of Limerick, I moved here after living in Dublin for the past 5 years. The cost of living and the hassle free commute are two huge advantages. This is an exciting time to be in Limerick, it is thriving now and there is huge investment. The people here make it an enjoyable place to live,” Darren O’Dwyer, Senior International Recruiter
Opportunity
Attracting international companies looking to establish or broaden their presence in EMEA, Limerick is a hotspot for job opportunities. According to Site Selection,Limerick ranked 6th in the ‘top metropolitan areas of Western Europe to invest in.’ The rankings were determined based on statistics related to capital investment, job creation, business costs, and economic strength.
International companies, especially in technology, are drawn to Limerick because of its location and the subsequent availability of talent. Limerick is home to 3 prestigious third level academic institutions, producing 6,000 employable graduates and an environment bustling with young professionals.
Cost of Living
Limerick has the highest level of disposable income per capita, outside of the greater Dublin area. With more money left to spend as they wish, the people of Limerick and their families enjoy more luxuries. The people of Limerick not only have more money to spend, goods and services within Limerick are comparatively cheap.
The average price of housing in Limerick is 30% lower than the national average. Limerick is home to an increasingly expanding food scene that won’t break the bank. Eating out in Limerick is much more affordable than eating out in other cities in Ireland.
Commute
Two-thirds of the people from Limerick spend less than 30 minutes in their commute to work every morning. With the top-notch infrastructure in the form of roads and bridges, Limerick is tremendously accessible. Six national roads converge at Limerick city; automobile traffic is mild at best and pedestrians can get around at ease within the city itself.
The People and Culture
Limerick has a rich tradition of arts, music, literature, and culture. Limerick and the surrounding villages of Adare, Abbeyfeale and Bunratty offer a plethora of museums, festivals, and outdoor markets. The people of Limerick take pride in their rugby teams. Thomond Park, a famous venue located in Limerick, is home to Munster Rugby.
Grow Here
While Limerick is already a great place to live and work, it has plans to become bigger and better. The city of Limerick plans to spend ￡1 billion in enterprise and investment infrastructure in order to transform Limerick economically, physically, and socially. In an effort to make Limerick an Irish economic hub, the city plans to add 12,000 jobs in accordance with this plan.
Come Work With Us
WP Engine is currently hiring in Limerick! Check out our jobs page for a list positions.
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