Manufacturing Day Ireland 2025

Countdown to Ireland's first Manufacturing Day

Mark your calendar: Friday, 3 October 2025

Ireland’s first-ever national Manufacturing Day is here — a new initiative by Ibec to spotlight the innovation, skills, and opportunities driving our dynamic manufacturing sector.

On Friday, 3 October 2025, companies across the country will open their doors to students, educators, jobseekers, and local communities, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how Irish manufacturing really works.

From cutting-edge tech and sustainability to world-class products and career pathways, this is a celebration of the people and processes powering Ireland’s future.

Manufacturing and production power a broad range of industries across Ireland—from food & drink, pharma and medical devices to biotech, engineering, electronics, chemicals, and construction products — driving innovation, exports, and quality jobs nationwide.

What to expect from Manufacturing Day Ireland 2025

• Factory and site tours across Ireland

• Interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities

• Career talks for school leavers, graduates, and career changers

• Real stories from Ireland’s makers and innovators

Why Manufacturing Day Ireland matters

1. Reconnecting communities with modern manufacturing

From everyday essentials to cutting-edge technologies, manufacturing plays a vital role in our lives. Manufacturing Day invites the public to see first-hand how today’s factories are innovative, sustainable, and central to Ireland’s economic and environmental future.

2. Showcasing diverse careers and skills

Modern manufacturing offers exciting, high-value careers across a wide range of disciplines—from engineering and robotics to quality control and logistics. This day shines a light on the people, skills, and career paths that are powering Ireland’s manufacturing sector.

3. Exploring the challenges and opportunities ahead

Decarbonisation, digitalisation, automation—manufacturing is evolving to meet the demands of tomorrow. Manufacturing Day helps explain these shifts and shows why the sector is key to building a competitive, future-ready Ireland.

4. Inspiring future talent

The next generation—especially young women—will shape the future of Irish manufacturing. By opening factory doors, we aim to spark curiosity, encourage interest in STEAM and technical education, and support informed career choices among students, parents, and educators.

Manufacturers get involved / Profile your company

Register your Manufacturing Day Ireland event and join manufacturers and producers all across Ireland who are demonstrating the industry’s commitment to educating the public about opportunities in modern manufacturing and the impact of manufacturing on local communities. Not hosting an event? We still encourage you to register your company below. We will mark your company as an official Manufacturing Day Ireland supporter.

Manufacturing Day Ireland / Resources

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