Apple Expands Irish Presence with New Dublin Office

Apple is bolstering its operations in Ireland with the opening of its first permanent office in Dublin, slated for later this year. The new facility, located at 4/5 Park Place near Iveagh Gardens, will house a team of 300 employees and complement Apple’s existing campus in Cork.

Expansion of Apple’s Footprint in Ireland

For 45 years, Apple’s primary Irish location has been in Cork, where it currently employs over 6,000 people Silicon Republic. The Dublin office represents a strategic expansion, bringing Apple closer to the city center and diversifying its Irish operations.

Complementary Operations

According to Cathy Kearney, Apple’s Vice President of European Operations, the Dublin office is designed to work in tandem with the Cork campus, rather than as a separate entity Silicon Republic. The company has already begun hiring for the Dublin location and has a temporary office in place. The focus is on building Apple’s culture and ensuring strong collaboration between the two Irish sites.

Diverse Team and Roles

The new Dublin office will host a variety of teams and functions, mirroring the diversity of the Cork campus Silicon Republic. Recruitment is underway for roles in engineering, development, legal and marketing, in addition to the existing Dublin-based sales team who will be relocating from a temporary office Irish Times.

Continued Investment in Ireland

Apple’s commitment to Ireland remains strong, with the Dublin expansion signaling continued investment in the country. Kearney emphasized that there are “no barriers” to further investment in Ireland The Journal. The Irish workforce plays a “critical role” in supporting Apple’s customers in Europe and beyond Irish Times.

Long-Term Perspective

Kristina Raspe, Apple’s Vice President of Places, noted that it’s surprising it has taken this long for Apple to establish a permanent office in Dublin, given the size and importance of the Cork campus Irish Times. The Dublin office is expected to evolve over the coming years, further strengthening Apple’s presence in Ireland.