
The positions are permanent and will come on stream in the coming weeks.
515 applications have been made for 100 jobs being created at a Westmeath based company.
Parcel delivery company DPD announced the positions for drivers due to the increased demand in the service during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Their distribution hub in Athlone experienced its busiest ever day earlier this week, eclipsing the rush usually experienced after Black Friday.
CEO Des Travers says they're seeing a surge in a range of items: