Jobs in Ireland: Applegreen Opens 4 Taco Bells, 80 Jobs
Jobs in Ireland: Applegreen will open four new Taco Bell restaurants in Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny before the end of 2026, creating 80 new jobs.
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- Applegreen will open four new Taco Bell restaurants in Ireland before the end of 2026.
- The openings will create 80 new jobs.
- New sites are Swords Village and Inchicore in Dublin, Tuam Road in Galway and Paulstown in Co Kilkenny.
- Applegreen will then run nine Taco Bells on the island of Ireland and plans more in 2027.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Applegreen |
| Official source | RTÉ – Applegreen to open four new Taco Bell restaurants ✓ rte.ie |
New jobs in Ireland are coming in fast food. Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen announced on 2 November 2026 plans for four more Taco Bell restaurants in Ireland by year-end, bringing 80 new jobs.
Where are the new Taco Bell restaurants?
| Location | County | Opening |
|---|---|---|
| Applegreen Swords Village | Dublin | 3 November 2026 |
| Inchicore | Dublin | Before end of 2026 |
| Tuam Road | Galway | Before end of 2026 |
| Paulstown | Kilkenny | Before end of 2026 |
After these openings, Applegreen's Taco Bell count will reach nine across the island: eight south of the border and one in Northern Ireland.
How has Taco Bell grown in Ireland?
Applegreen opened Ireland's first Taco Bell in September 2025 at its €15 million motorway service area at Junction 6 on the M3 in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. It now also runs Taco Bell outlets at:
- Ballincollig, Co Cork
- Naas, Co Kildare
- Lusk North on the M1, Dublin
- Lisburn North, Co Antrim
Seamus Stapleton, who runs Applegreen's business in the Republic, said Taco Bell has been very popular with customers and that more locations will be added next year. That means more hiring is likely in 2027.
What jobs are available?
New quick-service restaurants typically hire:
- Team members (food preparation, counter and drive-thru)
- Shift leaders and supervisors
- Restaurant and assistant managers
Many roles offer flexible and part-time hours, which suits students and people looking for a second job.
How do I apply?
Look for Taco Bell roles on Applegreen's official careers channels, and check the company's social media for opening-day recruitment. Apply early: Swords opens on 3 November, and the remaining sites open within weeks.
What it means for job seekers
- Good entry-level option. Fast-food jobs need little experience and offer training.
- More openings to come. Applegreen plans further Taco Bell sites in 2027.
- Check your right to work. Non-EU applicants need a valid permission to work in Ireland.
More Irish hiring news: Lidl plans 500 jobs in Munster and Holland & Barrett adds 20 Kildare roles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs are the new Taco Bell restaurants creating?
80 new jobs across four new Applegreen-run Taco Bell restaurants in Ireland.
Where are the new Taco Bell restaurants in Ireland?
Swords Village and Inchicore in Dublin, Tuam Road in Galway, and Paulstown in Co Kilkenny.
When do the new Taco Bell restaurants open?
Swords opens on 3 November 2026, and the other three are due to open before the end of 2026.
How do I apply for Taco Bell jobs at Applegreen?
Through Applegreen's official careers channels; roles are usually advertised for each new site ahead of opening.
Apply only through the official source.
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