Leave these out
- Photo, date of birth, marital status, religion and nationality. Irish equality law covers all of these.
- PPS number or other ID numbers.
- Full street address. Town and county are enough, for example Galway or Dublin 8.
Include these
- Name, phone, email, location and LinkedIn URL.
- Immigration permission if you are from outside the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland, for example Stamp 4 or Critical Skills Employment Permit holder.
- A short profile naming the target role.
- Key skills matched to the job advertisement.
- Experience in reverse chronological order with month and year.
- Education and professional qualifications.
Length and layout
Two A4 pages for most applicants, one for graduates. Use British and Irish spelling: organise, programme, centre. Keep a single column and standard headings so applicant tracking systems at large employers read it correctly.
Tech and multinational employers
Many large tech and pharma companies have their European headquarters in Ireland. Their recruiters search for exact tools and skills, so mirror the job description's wording wherever your experience truly matches.
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Is an Irish CV the same as a UK CV?
Almost. Length, layout and the no-photo rule are the same. The main local detail is showing your Stamp or employment permit if you need one.
Should I include references on an Irish CV?
No. Employers ask for them later in the process.
Should I include a cover letter?
Yes, unless the posting says not to. Keep it to three short paragraphs tailored to the role.