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17-19 September 2025 | RDS Simmonscourt

WorldSkills Ireland 2025

#WSI2025

We’re delighted to announce that WorldSkills Ireland 2025 will be running concurrently again with The Irish Times Higher Options Eventat the RDS on the 17th – 19th September 2025.

WorldSkills Ireland 2025 will see over 160 finalists compete across 30 live National Competition Finals, and be in with the chance of representing Ireland in the WorldSkills Olympics in Shanghai 2026.

WorldSkills Ireland 2025

Countdown to the Skills Event of the Year

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Event begins September 17, 2025
The event is happening now! Join us!

At WorldSkills Ireland 2025, there is something for every Student, Teacher, Guidance Counsellor and Parent to learn and experience:

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Industry Partners

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

WorldSkills Ireland 2025 will inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests and talents for the securement of their own future, and of Ireland's. This is a unique opportunity for Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, parents and students to learn and experience all the different skill-based career options available in Ireland. Registration for WorldSkills Ireland 2025 is now open!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

WHAT TO EXPECT

Over three action-packed days, WorldSkills Ireland 2025 will facilitate an atmosphere of experimentation and discovery through live competitions, interactive try a skill areas, VR demonstrations and inspirational talks. An opportunity to talk to the various educators around Ireland and the companies recruiting apprentices in our Educator and Career Zone.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT NOW

PLAN YOUR VISIT NOW

Please note, WorldSkills Ireland 2025 and The Irish Times Higher Options Event are running concurrently at the RDS from 17 - 19 September 2025. WorldSkills Ireland 2025 will take place at the RDS Simmonscourt Complex and Higher Options will take place at the RDS Main Hall. Morning and afternoon time slots for group bookings are the same, allowing you to co-ordinate a visit to both events in one day, but separate registrations are required.

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Simon Harris

Taoiseach
Simon Harris

“I can’t think of another opportunity in Ireland for a young person to come to one location and be able to see all of the range of opportunities that are available after school, and of course in addition to this, we’re at a competition and we’re seeing some incredibly skilled competitors demonstrating their trade and working really intensively”

Patrick O'Donovan

Minister Patrick
O'Donovan

“Once again WorldSkills Ireland will celebrate the best of Irish skills opportunities, with competitions from up to 30 disciplines showcasing the best of their skills and professions. It is a brilliant opportunity for young people from all over the country to get a taste of the wide range of careers in skills available to them after secondary school”

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Sponsor

A unique opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of supporting a National initiative to develop and celebrate skills, apprenticeships and further education in Ireland. Become an Industry leader by becoming a main partner or sponsoring a Competition, Category or feature at WorldSkills Ireland 2025.

Exhibit

We have two zones at WorldSkills Ireland 2025; The Careers’ Zone and the Educators’ Zone. If you are looking to recruit or promote your brand as a viable career option book a stand in our Careers’ Zone. If you are an Educational Institute, looking to showcase your programs, book a stand in our Educators’ Zone. 

Volunteer

As a volunteer at WorldSkills Ireland 2025, you could be on the front line of the 30 plus National competition finals, help run a ‘try-a-skill’ area and VR simulation or meet Industry heroes and leaders. You could also help capture the event through our onsite Studio and be part of inspiring the next generation of Ireland.

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