Sample resignation letter Ireland (7)
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In this guide, we will see Sample resignation letters Ireland (resignation letter templates).
Sample resignation letter Ireland
A sample resignation letter Ireland could start by saying something like (jobs365.ie):
“Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: I am writing to give my resignation from Company Name, effective one month from today [insert date]. I have enjoyed working with you over these past [insert number of years] and would like to thank you for the opportunities, both professional and personal, you have provided me during my time.”
Moreover, they indicate how for most companies the standard notice period is one month or four weeks, depending on the company policies differing from the UK where the standard notice period is considered to be two weeks but we will talk about it more in-depth next.
A formal resignation letter should be brief, simple, and straight to the point.
The first line of your letter should state your intention to leave your job and the date that would be your last day of work.
In the following paragraph, you could thank your employer in the transition and end with a positive note, offering your help during the transition period.
How much notice do I need to give my employer?
You could leave immediately without leaving notice but it can negatively impact your future job search since they may not give you a good recommendation letter.
However, some employers have included in their contract that an employee who leaves without due notice could breach your contract, which can carry legal implications.
According to jobs.ie, in Ireland, you don’t need to provide notice if you have worked for the company for less than 13 weeks but you need to provide notice if you have worked for them more than 13 weeks but less than 2 years.
Moreover, if your employment tenure is 2 to 5 years, a 2-week notice may be necessary and if you have worked for them for 5-10 years, you may need to give 4 week’s notice.
For employees whose tenure is between 10 to 15 years, a 6-week notice may be required and if you have worked even more than 15+ years, you may need to give an 8+ week notice.
So how do you know this?
Just check with your HR department or your employment agreement to see if there is specific information about the notice period when you have decided to quit.
Sample 1
Example from jobs365.ie:
“Your Name
Address
Phone Number
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
I am writing to give my resignation from Company Name, effective one month from today [insert date].
I have enjoyed working with you over these past [insert number of years] and would like to thank you for the opportunities, both professional and personal, you have provided me during my time.
Wishing you and the company every success in the future. Let me know if I can be of help over the next month during the transition phase.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name”
Sample 2: retirement
Example from jobs365.ie:
“Name
Address
Phone Number
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
Dear First Name:
This letter is my official notification of retirement to you and to [insert company name]. My last day of work will be [insert date of the final day].
I am looking forward to my impending retirement but wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the opportunities that I have experienced working for [insert company name].
I have worked in the company for over 20 years and in that time moved from marketing to sales and then to operations. It was a genuinely enjoyable experience and I met some wonderful people in my time here and will miss the team in communications after I leave.
Please let me know what I can do to help you with the transition of my work to another employee.
Again, thank you for giving me the opportunity to work in such a friendly, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Handwritten Signature”
Sample 3
Example from irishjobs.ie:
“William Burroughs
1 Main Street, Dublin, Ireland
Email: wburr1900@gmail.com
Phone: 0877654321
March 25, 2019
John Oldman
Senior Manager
Oldman’s Furniture Store
1 Business Street
Dublin
Dear John,
Please accept this letter as notice resignation from my role as a salesperson from Oldman’s Furniture Store. My last day will be April 8, 2019.
I greatly appreciate the opportunity you have provided me with, and I have genuinely enjoyed the eight years I spent at Oldman’s. As well as teaching me how to close a sale, you taught me the importance of making a customer feel welcome; a lesson I will never forget. I will take the skills I learned with me throughout my career.
During the last two weeks, I intend to do everything necessary to ensure a smooth transition for the member of the team assigned to my duties. Please let me know if there is anything specific you need help with during this time. I hope Oldman’s continues to enjoy success in the future.
Kind Regards,
William
[Insert Signature]”
Sample 4
Example from irishjobs.ie:
“William Burroughs
1 Main Street, Dublin, Ireland
Email: wburr1900@gmail.com
Phone: 0877654321
March 25, 2019
John Oldman
Senior Manager
Oldman’s Furniture Store
1 Business Street
Dublin
Dear John,
Please accept this letter as my resignation from Oldman’s Furniture Store. I know that I need to provide two weeks’ notice but due to health reasons, my last day at the company will be March 27, 2019, two days from now.
I sincerely apologize for the short notice and have enjoyed my time at Oldman’s. Please let me know what I can do to aid with the transition.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
William
[Add Signature]”
Sample 5
Example from jobs.ie:
“Dear Mr. Jones
I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Sales Assistant from Jones’ Hardware store effective August 14, 2019.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the rest of the team for the opportunity to improve my customer service skills. I have enjoyed my four years at the company, and believe it has given me the necessary tools moving forward.
Next month, I will be taking the position of Sales Manager at a new hardware store, but in the meantime, I am ready to help train any new team members you bring in to fill the position.
Yours Sincerely,
Bob Smith”
Sample 6
Example from jobs.ie:
“Dear Sarah,
This letter is an official notice of my intention to leave the position of Assistant Manager at Lynch’s Retail on September 15, 2019.
I have received an offer to work at a new retail store, and after carefully considering my options, I have elected to take the role. I have had a wonderful time over the last six years at Lynch’s, and am grateful for everything I learned. One of my career highlights to date was closing the Williams contract, which helped push the company to new heights.
I would like to help with the transition of my duties to ensure that the new Assistant Manager is up to speed with how we operate. I will help recruit and train new staff and ensure that all records are updated on the day of my departure.
Sarah, thank you for taking the time to train me, and for all your patience!
Sincerely,
Michelle O’Shea”
Sample 7
Example from fish4.co.uk:
“[Your Name]
[Address]
[Date]
[Company name]
[Company address]
Dear [Name of Recipient],
I am writing to notify you of my formal resignation from my role as [Job Title] at [Company Name].
As my contract requires that I give [amount of time specified] my last day will be [date].
Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development presented to me during my time here. I’ve enjoyed working for you, and appreciate the support given during my time at the company. If there is anything I can do to help with the transition, please let me know.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
______________ (signature)
[Your Name]”
References
Jobs365.ie: “Resignation Letter Templates”
Irishjobs.ie: “How to write a resignation letter”
Jobs.ie: “Leaving on Your Terms: How to Write a Professional Resignation letter”
Fish4.co.uk: “RESIGNATION LETTER TEMPLATES & SAMPLES – EXPERT ADVICE & TIPS”