The jobs market in Cavan and Monaghan is expected to see a 6% rise in new vacancies and job openings during 2026.
That's according to a new report published by FRS Recruitment.
This comes on the back of a challenging 2025 which saw a 17% decline nationwide in advertised job vacancies.
Employers took a cautious approach to hiring in the face of rising costs and the geopolitical uncertainty triggered by the trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
Despite this, FRS Recruitment says it has witnessed a strong revival in the jobs market in the final quarter of last year.
The report assed that this rebound is expected to continue throughout 2026, including in Cavan and Monaghan.
Speaking to Northern Sound in relation to the report, Lynne McCormack, General Manager of FRS Recruitment, said: "2025 was a challenging year for the Irish jobs market, with multiple headwinds creating a lot of uncertainty for companies to deal with.
"Despite the difficulties faced by my employers in Cavan and Monaghan last year, our recruiters are anticipating that the market will rebound next year. With a tariff agreement now in place, there is much more trading certainty for businesses, and I would expect to see a rebound in the jobs market for 2026. In the final quarter of 2025, FRS Recruitment saw a resurgence in the number of jobs postings across the market, and I believe that trend will continue into the first half of this year.
"Overall, Ireland's economy continues to grow, and the labour market remains tight, meaning companies will need to compete for talent. It's also likely we will continue to see trends around investment in AI technology and automation continue this year, as well as increased focused by employers on return to office policies."
