Workers in the IT and finance sectors commanded the highest median advertised salary in Ireland in 2025, according to new data from hiring platform IrishJobs. Roles in the tech and finance sectors had a median advertised salary of €80,000. This was closely followed by the construction and legal sectors at €75,000, and the engineering and […]
A year in review From awards shortlists and community initiatives to anniversaries, sporting highs and a few heartfelt goodbyes, the past year reminded us why we do what we do, and who we do it for. Here is a look back at some of the moments that shaped our year. January: Starting strong, we kicked […]
What do you want to improve your skills and job prospects in 2026? Are you poised to take advantage of this new world of work? Have you protected yourself from AI taking your Job? Do you want to upskill or reskill to allow you to take another step on the career ladder? It’s never too […]
The Men’s Shed on the Luas Road in Killarney continues to show what giving back really looks like, with plenty of cups of tea, big laughs and great craic, all while producing high quality handcrafted products for the local community. David Fuller, retired dentist and now a key figure on the innovation side of the […]
The Irish recruitment world has been on a bit of a rollercoaster in 2025. Not a wild one with loops and flashing lights, more the sort where you slowly climb, look around, and realise the whole landscape has changed under your feet. Employers are still hiring, candidates are still moving, but the way people make […]
There are days in recruitment when you feel particularly proud of the work you do. Then there are days when you look around the office and realise you are surrounded by people who are far smarter than you are, and you think to yourself, thank God they work for us and not against us. Today […]
When great moments happen in recruitment, they tend to look quite simple on the surface. A handshake, a certificate, a proud family in the audience. But behind those moments sits graft, learning, resilience and the quiet grind that nobody sees. This month we got to witness one of those moments first hand as our own […]
What a morning in Farranfore, Co Kerry. We had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the official opening of the new Arrivals Hall at Kerry Airport Ireland and my word, the place is looking phenomenal. The team have genuinely raised the bar. Massive thanks to Basil Sheerin, Howard Jones and Tom O’Driscoll for the […]
Killarney, Co. Kerry – October 2025: Red Chair Recruitment, led by Managing Director Fred McDonogh, is once again proud to continue its support of Kerry Mental Health Association’s “Tie Day Friday” fundraiser, which takes place this year on World Mental Health Day, Friday October 10th. Now in its fifth year, Tie Day Friday has become […]
The latest CSO jobs data shows Ireland’s employment rate is close to record levels. That is a positive for the economy, but it also makes the competition for talent more intense than ever. At Red Chair Recruitment, we make it our business to talk to candidates every day and listen to their feedback on what […]
Recruitment Myths vs Reality: What You Really Need to Know Recruitment comes with plenty of myths. Some are well-worn bits of advice passed down for years, others sound like something straight out of a Hollywood film. Either way, they can hold people back, whether you’re job hunting in Kerry, looking to grow your career in […]
Every quarter, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) releases its employment figures. They’re essential reading, but they often feel like tackling a Leaving Cert maths exam paper. Pages of percentages, charts, and ratios that are tricky to translate into everyday life. At Red Chair Recruitment, we prefer to keep it simple. We’ve taken the September 2025 […]
What a week in Kerry! Thousands of students are opening their Leaving Cert results today, a huge milestone whether you’re celebrating, planning your next step in education, or thinking about stepping into the world of work for the very first time. It couldn’t have been better timing for our own Managing Director, Fred McDonogh, to […]
At Red Chair Recruitment, we love when business meets adventure, and that’s exactly what happened this week in Rossbeigh Beach, county Kerry. Our good friends at Orangeworks Automotive were down filming some exciting new content with their customer Dave and his striking Inky Black Quartermaster. Fred, our Managing Director was delighted to give them a […]
We’re absolutely delighted for our very own Paudie Clifford and the entire Kerry squad on bringing Sam home after that unforgettable clash with Donegal in Croke Park! It was a mighty performance on the biggest stage, with every man in green and gold showing heart, grit and determination right to the final whistle. Paudie once […]
Absolutely delighted to have spent the afternoon with Lee Strand Milk, where we had the honour of welcoming a very special visitor back to the Kingdom, Sam Maguire! A huge thank you to the fantastic team at Lee Strand for their warm hospitality. Great to see the continued connection between local business and Kerry GAA. […]
We’re delighted to have been featured in a recent Irish Examiner article on the importance of Kerry–Dublin flights for local businesses. As our Managing Director, Fred McDonogh, shared in the piece, this service is nothing short of a game-changer for Red Chair Recruitment. “Our business is split between Kerry and Dublin, making this service critical […]
We are delighted to celebrate a remarkable achievement by the National Yacht Club’s Prospect, proudly sponsored by Red Chair Recruitment, at this year’s Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2025. Under the expert leadership of skipper Chris Johnston, alongside our very own Mark Compton from the Red Chair team, Prospect delivered a truly incredible performance. Across the […]
We Get People: The Red Chair Way (From Kerry to Kent and Everywhere in Between) At Red Chair Recruitment, we get people. No, really, we get people. We get what drives them, what inspires them, what keeps them up at night, and what gets them out of bed in the morning (besides coffee). Whether you’re hiring […]
Let’s be honest: anyone can say their campaign “did well.” But if you really want to turn heads in today’s job market, you need to lead with three magic letters… ROI. In Ireland’s fast-moving sales and marketing scene, hiring managers aren’t falling for vague buzzwords or fluffy campaign descriptions. They want proof and results, the […]
When you’re applying for a job, your CV needs to do what you do best, sell yourself. At RedChair Recruitment, we review hundreds of CVs every week from candidates across many industries and experience levels. Some immediately catch our attention. Others, sadly, get lost in the pile. So what makes a CV stand out? Here’s […]