Iceland makes a huge investment which will see 270 new jobs

It's good news if you're on the job hunt because nearly 300 new positions are coming to Ireland.

Food retailer, Iceland, has announced that it will create 270 jobs across the country as part of a new investment which will see nine new stores open in the Republic.

New outlets will open in Tallaght, Galway, Cork (Douglas, Ballincollig, Fermoy), Limerick, Gorey, Shannon and Letterkenny.

Ron Metcalfe, Managing Director of Iceland Ireland said: "This new investment sees 2017 as our biggest year yet with our nine new stores opening.

"We’re looking forward to bringing great value and a brand customers can trust to Tallaght, Galway, and across the country this year, as well as welcoming new team members to the Iceland family."

Iceland currently has 13 stores across Ireland in various parts of Dublin, Waterford and Kerry.