310 jobs are being created in Dublin it was announced yesterday, with the seperate openings of a new hotel, and a headquarters for a global advertising firm.

Recruitment has begun to fill 180 jobs at The Marker, Dublin’s newest hotel – which is due to open on April 2.

In a separate announcement, advertising company Quantcast is creating 100 new jobs in the capital, over the next two years and also in the city centre, Dawson Street eaterie Fire is creating a further 30 hospitality jobs. Some good news to finish off the week.