Irish retailer Carraig Donn has announced 50 new jobs.

Four new stores are opening in Arklow in Co Wicklow, Dundalk in Co Louth, Waterford and in Navan in Co Meath. The four stores will be open by December 4th.

It brings to 35 the number of stores nationwide and 450 the number of people employed by the company.

Carraig Donn specialises in jewellery, fashion and giftware, and opened in 1965.

CEO of Carraig Donn, Pat Hughes said: "We are delighted to be expanding the Carraig Donn brand in these regions and creating much needed jobs in the local area.

"At Carraig Donn, we are dedicated to excellent customer service in our stores, and we strive to provide an unparalleled shopping experience. We are looking forward to welcoming new customers in these regions and this announcement marks the beginning of another great chapter in the Carraig Donn story, as we embark on our 50th year in business."