County Cork-based outsourcing services provider Abtran is to create 250 graduate-level jobs at a new research and developmental centre by the end of next year.
he ten-year old company already employs 600 people providing business services to Irish and international clients including BSkyB, ESB and Hibernian Aviva Health. Its annual turnover is close to €30 million.
The company, which was set up in 1996, currently employs 250 at its headquarters in Bishopstown.
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The first 50 of 200 jobs being created by McDonald's with the opening of four new fast-food outlets in Ireland this year have been put in place.
A new state-of-the-art two million euro Drive Thru restaurant was opened at Gort Road in Ennis by Munster, Irish and Lions rugby star David Wallace. It is part of a 12 million euro investment the company is making in Irish outlets during 2009.
John Atherton, managing director of McDonald's Ireland told the Press Association: "The investment and the creation of 50 new jobs is a lift for Ennis, which has always been a vibrant and lively town but one that has been hit by the current economic downturn. We believe that Ennis is a great location in which to invest and we look forward to providing great food and great service at a great price to our local customers and indeed working with local businesses to increase footfall amongst shoppers over the coming months."
County Clare's only other McDonalds outlet is located in Shannon Town.
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A personal health and fitness company today announced 20 new jobs for Ennis.
Ozone Health & Fitness Ltd. has confirmed the new jobs will be created over the next six weeks at the newly opened Ozone Centre in the Quin Road Business Park. The Centre contains Clare’s largest gym, seven purpose-built health suites and a multipurpose conference suite.
According to Centre Director Ken O’Malley, “We are delighted to announce the creation of 20 new jobs at this newly opened centre of excellence for fitness and health. The health suites have just been completed and will undoubtedly help us establish Ozone as a leading centre for fitness, rehabilitation and health care provision in the Mid West Region.” Mr. O’Malley noted that the private enterprise sector was showing the way forward regarding the development of health and fitness centres. He explained, “Throughout the country we are seeing a huge demand for such services, which have previously been unavailable in the local community and at a reasonable cost. The credit collapse and the deepening recession have left many people feeling the pinch. However, the interest generated by the new centre shows that people are looking to keep fit and active ahead of the inevitable upturn in the economy.”
Among the health services and treatments to be provided at the new centre are Physiotherapy, Optometry, Colon Hydrotherapy, Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, and Dietetic and Weight Loss. Plans are also in place to establish a laser eye treatment clinic. Presently, people on the West of Ireland must travel to Cork, Waterford, Dublin or Belfast to undergo such treatment. The fully air conditioned 5000 sq ft. gym, meanwhile, comprises an Aerozone aerobic hall, sprung floor and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The facility is managed at all times by fully qualified fitness instructors while it also hosts a large selection of aerobic classes.
For more on the Ozone Centre see www.ozonegym.com or contact 065-6842607.
County Cork-based outsourcing services provider Abtran is to create 250 graduate-level jobs at a new research and developmental centre by the end of next year.
