Corrib Oil to create 1,200 jobs in next five years

Founded in 1987, Corrib currently employs 1,150 people, and has 38 service station stores across 17 counties. Picture: Frank Dolan.

Irish service station and energy provider Corrib Oil said it will more than double its nationwide store presence to 100 by 2030, creating 1,200 new jobs across the country.

The announcement comes just weeks after it announced a franchise partnership with US fast-food restaurant brand, Wendy’s.

Corrib said it will deliver at least four new service stations this year, with the first of these stores, located on Model Farm Road in Cork, set to open this month, creating 30 new jobs.

Founded in 1987, Corrib currently employs 1,150 people and has 38 service station stores across 17 counties. The Wendy’s partnership will bring 10 new quick-service restaurants to Ireland over the next two years, with these sites blending standalone Wendy’s restaurants and new Wendy’s offerings at existing Corrib service station locations.

Announcing its retail expansion programme, Eugene Dalton, Chief Executive Officer, Corrib Oil said it reflects the company’s growth strategy across all three divisions of its business.

“We are excited to unveil this significant step in our ambitious expansion programme. We have been growing our retail footprint over recent years, reflecting our firm focus on meeting the fuel, retail and service station needs of communities. This expansion programme fast-tracks that growth further.

“We are experiencing dynamic growth across multiple areas, including our new partnership with Wendy’s, significant progress in our energy division, and this ambition is reflected in our target of doubling our retail footprint in the coming years."