The 2026 World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards Winners have been announced! Is your organisation a winner?
View the full winners list HERE!
Hostelworld, founded in Ireland and headquartered in Dublin, is a globally recognised travel platform. Known for innovation in online accommodation booking, it combines strong employer appeal with international reach.
Celebrated for its forward-thinking culture, Hostelworld actively participates in awards, case studies, and initiatives highlighting excellence in workplace practices.
3M Ireland, part of the global 3M corporation, is renowned for innovation, research, and technology solutions. Its Irish operations offer a dynamic, employee-focused workplace recognised for collaboration, professional growth, and sustainability.
3M Ireland regularly engages in awards and employer initiatives, reflecting its commitment to excellence, workplace culture, and employee development.
Connolly Motor Group is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous motor groups, with multiple locations nationwide. Known for exceptional customer service and strong community engagement, the group fosters a supportive workplace culture.
Highly accessible for PR and awards, Connolly Motor Group exemplifies leadership, employee recognition, and commitment to workplace excellence in Ireland.
If you are a winning organisation, please contact happiestworkplaces@workl.com or book a meeting with our team to find out more.
| Rank | CompanyName | Industry | Country | HappinessScore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlen Cleaning | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 94 | |
| 2 | Garden of Eden Herbs | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Ireland | 94 | |
| 3 | Frontline Security Solutions | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 95 | |
| 4 | County Kildare Leader Partnership | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | Ireland | 95 | |
| 5 | PR euroCHEM | Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing | Ireland | 94 | |
| 6 | luna accessories | Retail | Ireland | 94 | |
| 7 | Fethard Equine Hospital | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Ireland | 96 | |
| 8 | Auctioneera | Real Estate, Rental and Leasing | Ireland | 94 | |
| 9 | Chancellorstown Stables | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Ireland | 95 | |
| 10 | Instrotec | Construction and Building Materials | Ireland | 96 | |
| 11 | Gresham House Ireland | Financial Services | Ireland | 94 | |
| 12 | FMS Wertmanagement Ireland | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 94 | |
| 13 | National Meals on Wheels Network | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | Ireland | 95 | |
| 14 | Top Security Ltd | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 94 | |
| 15 | Brooklodge Nursing Home | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 94 | |
| 16 | Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board | Education and Research | Ireland | 94 | |
| 17 | Securitas Technology Ireland | Technology | Ireland | 94 | |
| 18 | Mcdonnell construction Ireland | Construction and Building Materials | Ireland | 94 | |
| 19 | Tides & Tails Dog Grooming | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Ireland | 95 | |
| 20 | The Oven Clonee | Hospitality | Ireland | 94 | |
| 21 | Coosan National School | Education and Research | Ireland | 93 | |
| 22 | Cooley Oysters Ireland | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Ireland | 93 | |
| 23 | Unity Health Care Services | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 93 | |
| 24 | Monkstown Surgery | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 94 | |
| 25 | YAP Ireland | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | Ireland | 93 | |
| 26 | Triest Press Printing | Telecommunications and Publishing | Ireland | 93 | |
| 27 | RTR Electronics | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | Ireland | 93 | |
| 28 | Spartan Training Centre Ireland | Travel and Leisure | Ireland | 93 | |
| 29 | Context | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 92 | |
| 30 | Coffee House 45 | Hospitality | Ireland | 92 | |
| 31 | Hally Burke | Legal Services | Ireland | 93 | |
| 32 | Marlowe & Co | Retail | Ireland | 94 | |
| 33 | Devlin Retail Systems | Retail | Ireland | 93 | |
| 34 | Francis Ely transport | Transportation and Logistics | Ireland | 92 | |
| 35 | Setanta Trucks | Transportation and Logistics | Ireland | 93 | |
| 36 | Connolly Motor Group | Retail | Ireland | 92 | |
| 37 | Luxstreet | Retail | Ireland | 93 | |
| 38 | Waynua | Telecommunications and Publishing | Ireland | 92 | |
| 39 | Waterville early years | Education and Research | Ireland | 93 | |
| 40 | PharmaConex | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 92 | |
| 41 | Heritage Homecare Ireland | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 92 | |
| 42 | Bray Bowl | Entertainment and Media | Ireland | 92 | |
| 43 | Studio 2 Dublin | Entertainment and Media | Ireland | 92 | |
| 44 | IMEC | Technology | Ireland | 92 | |
| 45 | Gate Theatre | Entertainment and Media | Ireland | 92 | |
| 46 | Precision Cleaning | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 94 | |
| 47 | Hogs Head Golf Club | Hospitality | Ireland | 93 | |
| 48 | Glue Loyalty Ireland | Technology | Ireland | 93 | |
| 49 | Kilbeggan Montessori | Education and Research | Ireland | 93 | |
| 50 | St. Michael's Theatre Centre for the Arts | Entertainment and Media | Ireland | 92 | |
| 51 | Westfield Investments | Real Estate, Rental and Leasing | Ireland | 92 | |
| 52 | Shoobaloo | Retail | Ireland | 94 | |
| 53 | Alexandra College Dublin | Education and Research | Ireland | 92 | |
| 54 | National Shared Services Office | Public Sector and Government | Ireland | 92 | |
| 55 | BR Marketing | Marketing and Advertising | Ireland | 92 | |
| 56 | Castle Varagh Hotel | Hospitality | Ireland | 92 | |
| 57 | Shane Mc Manus Tyres | Retail | Ireland | 92 | |
| 58 | The Address Hotel Citywest | Hospitality | Ireland | 92 | |
| 59 | Happy kids preschool Navan | Education and Research | Ireland | 94 | |
| 60 | Approach People Recruitment Ireland | Business and Management Services | Ireland | 93 | |
| 61 | Michael Hetherton Architecture & Engineering | Architecture and Design | Ireland | 92 | |
| 62 | Paredbackfitness | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 92 | |
| 63 | Eimear O' Sullivan Bookkeeping | Financial Services | Ireland | 92 | |
| 64 | GoContractor | Technology | Ireland | 92 | |
| 65 | Keyhouse computing | Technology | Ireland | 92 | |
| 66 | Locumlink | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 91 | |
| 67 | Ashdown Controls | Construction and Building Materials | Ireland | 91 | |
| 68 | Marbled Ireland | Construction and Building Materials | Ireland | 91 | |
| 69 | Blossom Ireland | Education and Research | Ireland | 92 | |
| 70 | Rivervale Nursing Home | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 91 | |
| 71 | Knockreigh Farms | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Ireland | 92 | |
| 72 | NORTH WEST ENVIRONMENTAL Ireland | Energy and Utilities | Ireland | 91 | |
| 73 | Dungarvan golf club | Travel and Leisure | Ireland | 92 | |
| 74 | The Entrepreneurs Academy | Education and Research | Ireland | 91 | |
| 75 | Fyffes Ireland | Wholesale | Ireland | 91 | |
| 76 | CTM Education | Education and Research | Ireland | 91 | |
| 77 | Aura Holohan Group | Travel and Leisure | Ireland | 91 | |
| 78 | St Michaels Theatre | Hospitality | Ireland | 91 | |
| 79 | Bodytonic | Hospitality | Ireland | 91 | |
| 80 | Integral Communications | Marketing and Advertising | Ireland | 91 | |
| 81 | West Sligo Family Resource Centre | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | Ireland | 91 | |
| 82 | 3Dental | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 91 | |
| 83 | Classic Cabs | Transportation and Logistics | Ireland | 91 | |
| 84 | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities CRU | Energy and Utilities | Ireland | 91 | |
| 85 | Tuco's Taqueria | Hospitality | Ireland | 90 | |
| 86 | Art & Hobby | Retail | Ireland | 91 | |
| 87 | Ebay Ireland | Retail | Ireland | 91 | |
| 88 | Hytech logistics | Transportation and Logistics | Ireland | 90 | |
| 89 | Hostelworld | Travel and Leisure | Ireland | 90 | |
| 90 | JWBalfour | Retail | Ireland | 91 | |
| 91 | BCD Engineering Ireland | Chemicals, Mining and Metals Manufacturing | Ireland | 91 | |
| 92 | Frank and Honest | Hospitality | Ireland | 91 | |
| 93 | HARRIS Group | Transportation and Logistics | Ireland | 91 | |
| 94 | Wexford Local Development | Public Sector and Government | Ireland | 91 | |
| 95 | Laguna Entertainments | Entertainment and Media | Ireland | 91 | |
| 96 | O'Connell Brennan | Legal Services | Ireland | 91 | |
| 97 | ElectroCity | Retail | Ireland | 91 | |
| 98 | JFC Group | Advanced Manufacturing and Services | Ireland | 90 | |
| 99 | 3M Ireland | Technology | Ireland | 91 | |
| 100 | Language Exchange Ireland | Education and Research | Ireland | 91 | |
The data shown in the following table is a snapshot based on last year’s data up until 30/11/2025. To see the current scores, please visit the Worlds Happiest Workplaces List.
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