Clark Recruitment Announces Opening of Cork Office at Prestigious Horgan’s Quay

We’re delighted to announce the opening of Clark Recruitment’s new Cork office at the prestigious Horgan’s Quay development in Cork City.

This expansion reflects a considered, long-term growth strategy aligned with the needs of our Cork-based clients and the wider Munster labour market. Cork offers a compelling combination of talent availability, economic momentum, infrastructure, and quality of life—making it an exceptional location for both business growth and talent attraction.

Located in Horgan’s Quay, immediately adjacent to Kent Train Station, our Cork office provides excellent regional and national connectivity. This allows our consultants to engage efficiently with clients and candidates across Cork city, the wider county, and Munster, while also maintaining seamless access to Dublin and other key economic hubs.

For over 25 years, Clark has partnered with organisations to source exceptional talent and deliver practical, commercially focused people solutions. We recruit across Office Support, Accountancy & Finance, Professional Services, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR & Operations, and Manufacturing & Engineering, alongside Executive Search, contract and temporary recruitment, workforce planning, and broader people solutions.

Cork’s deep and diverse talent pool aligns strongly with Clark’s multi-disciplinary recruitment offering. With a metropolitan population exceeding 415,000 and more than 40,000 students across its higher-education institutions, the region provides a continuous pipeline of emerging, professional, and specialist talent. This is further strengthened by Cork’s proven track record in attracting and retaining global employers across Pharma, Technology, Engineering, and Professional Services.

The city’s reputation for quality of life—combining a vibrant cultural scene with access to coastal, rural, and urban living—plays a critical role in talent attraction and retention. Significant investment in housing, transport, and regional rail connectivity further broadens the talent catchment, supporting flexible and modern working patterns.

Cork’s recognition as one of Europe’s leading locations for Foreign Direct Investment, alongside its strong research and innovation ecosystem, reinforces its position as a growth-oriented, internationally connected business environment—making it a natural strategic fit for Clark’s continued expansion.

By establishing a presence in Cork, Clark strengthens its ability to:
• Serve existing Cork-based clients with greater proximity and responsiveness
• Partner with new employers across Munster seeking high-quality, relationship-led recruitment support
• Access a broader, highly skilled candidate market
• Align with a region demonstrating sustained economic growth, innovation, and international investment

We’re proud to become part of Cork’s vibrant business community and look forward to supporting organisations across Munster as they continue to build sustainable, high-performing teams.

📍 Horgan’s Quay, Cork

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