Abbott came to Ireland in 1946 with its commercial operation. In 1974 Abbott Ireland established two manufacturing facilities and since then have added a further four manufacturing facilities employing approximately 3,400 staff, resulting in Abbott Ireland being one of the largest overseas activities of Abbott Laboratories

Six of Abbott's Manufacturing Divisions are represented across nine sites in Ireland – Diabetes Care in Donegal Town, Nutritional in Cootehill, Co. Cavan and Ballytivnan, Sligo; Pharmaceuticals in Sligo; Diagnostics in Sligo and Longford; Vascular Devices in Galway and Clonmel - as well our Sales and Marketing Division in Dublin

The working philosophy within Abbott Ireland is based on a team approach with an open and positive style to ensure a high standard of achievement in a continuously challenging work environment.