He is now a shift leader, maintaining stats, preparing reports, and “making sure everyone is doing their work correctly”. The company makes sure we get plenty of breaks throughout the night and morning, so that really helps. Night work is working between midnight and 7am, and according to a 2023 Labour Force Survey, 22.5% of employees in Ireland worked night shifts. Keith Power, who works for Cork City Council’s Road Department, a role that can involve night work in winter. “It’s great to meet so many people who tell you that you’re part of their morning,” he says.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2026 01:38 UTC