{"id":121330,"date":"2021-09-12T18:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=121330"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:33:09","slug":"wp-engine-limerick-celebrates-five-year-anniversary-experiences-unprecedented-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-engine-limerick-celebrates-five-year-anniversary-experiences-unprecedented-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"WP Engine Limerick Celebrates Five Year Anniversary, Experiences Unprecedented Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LIMERICK, Ireland\u2014Sept. 13, 2021 \u2014 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Engine<\/a>, the world&#8217;s most trusted WordPress technology company, today announced the fifth anniversary of its Limerick, Ireland office. The Limerick office, which opened with a team of 10 in September 2016, represented a significant expansion of WP Engine\u2019s customer support and engineering capabilities in Europe, while at the same time, serving as the spark for further investment in the region and future growth of the entire company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast forward to 2021, after being named one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/wp-engine-limerick-best-workplace-in-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Workplaces in Ireland<\/a> earlier this year, WP Engine Limerick was also designated as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatplacetowork.ie\/great-workplaces\/best-workplaces-in-tech\/best-workplaces-in-tech-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Workplaces in Tech<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatplacetowork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great Place to Work<\/a> (GPTW), the global authority on workplace culture. GPTW certification alone is a strong indicator of a company\u2019s commitment to fostering an open, accepting workplace, with a strong culture that promotes transparency and trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WP-Engine-Limerick_GPTW_2021.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121331\" style=\"width:768px;height:384px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WP-Engine-Limerick_GPTW_2021.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WP-Engine-Limerick_GPTW_2021-540x270.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WP-Engine-Limerick_GPTW_2021-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WP Engine&#8217;s Limerick office has been recognized as one of the best workplaces in Ireland by Great Place to Work <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOn its fifth anniversary, I couldn\u2019t be more excited or proud of the growth of our Limerick team and the key role they play in the success of WP Engine,\u201d said Heather Brunner, Chairwoman and CEO of WP Engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFive years ago we were looking to expand our innovation and customer experience teams in service to our global customers. We knew when we met and worked with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idaireland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IDA Ireland<\/a> and with the local Limerick city and regional officials that we had found our new home in Europe. Between the amount of top technical talent in Ireland, the focus on business growth in the country and the amazing people and culture of Limerick, we couldn\u2019t have found a better place to grow our team and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WP Engine Limerick Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WP Engine has more than 120 people in the Limerick office and <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.careers\/limerick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is hiring<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2021 has been the Limerick office\u2019s biggest growth year ever, with 50 people hired and another 25 roles to be filled this year.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The WP Engine Limerick team\u2019s new, expanded office in downtown Limerick opens this month with total space for 80 employees. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From CX to P&amp;E and Beyond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the doors opened nearly five years ago, the Limerick team has played a pivotal role in WP Engine\u2019s overall growth with award-winning customer service and around-the-clock support and development for the industry\u2019s #1<a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> managed platform for WordPress.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While much of WP Engine Limerick\u2019s growth has been specific to Customer Support and Product &amp; Engineering departments (Customer Support alone will make up 50 percent of the entire Limerick office with a new influx of hires scheduled through the rest of the year), the team has also seen the addition of HR, finance, and IT roles since 2016.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these additions have helped the Limerick team operate with greater agility, in its own time zone, while performing a seamless handoff with WP Engine\u2019s other global teams, including those in Krak\u00f3w, Poland, and Brisbane, Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the company\u2019s customer base has widened across EMEA, all of these departments have been integral in maintaining the high level of platform performance and customer support WP Engine is known for around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117136\" style=\"width:768px;height:404px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick1-540x284.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An aerial view of Limerick, Ireland <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Room for a Growing Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success of the Limerick team is perhaps most visible through the growth of the Limerick office itself, which has expanded, even while going fully remote over the past year, from less than a dozen employees in 2016 to more than 100 employees and counting\u2014a landmark goal that was set when the Limerick office first launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP Engine\u2019s new office space is in the heart of downtown Limerick, where the team will begin working once it\u2019s safe to do so. The new office is more than 14,000 square feet and nearly triple the size of the prior office. It\u2019s also a ground-floor office, located in Limerick\u2019s city center, which offers the Limerick team a great opportunity to share its company culture with the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick-Bridge-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117146\" style=\"width:768px;height:404px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick-Bridge-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick-Bridge-540x284.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick-Bridge-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Limerick-Bridge.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Limerick is one of Ireland&#8217;s oldest cities and home to a growing tech innovation hub <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building a Stronger Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As WP Engine\u2019s Limerick team keeps growing, the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/honoring-our-past-with-an-eye-towards-the-future-wp-engines-core-values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core values<\/a> will continue to serve as a guidepost for the type of workplace the team aspires to build. Taking that spirit outside the office, Limerick team members also devote time and effort to a number of social initiatives as part of WP Engine\u2019s wider <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/engine-for-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engine for Good<\/a> corporate social responsibility program. Those initiatives include supporting the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningandskills.ie\/code\/\">Coding Careers for Women<\/a> initiative as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pieta.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pieta organization<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ssvpusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of St. Vincent de Paul<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limericksuicidewatch.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limerick Suicide Watch<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageaction.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Age Action<\/a>, all with some level of company fund-matching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Powering the Freedom to Create<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP Engine, through its unique team of people and the talent they bring, is powering the freedom to create. To shine a light on the WP Engine Limerick office, the team recently enlisted the talents of one of the most talented muralists in Ireland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.claireprouvost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claire Prouvost<\/a>, to capture the culture and essence of working at WP Engine in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cV43ClozGAM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commissioned piece <\/a>that will hang in the lobby of the Limerick office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The painting, eight feet by four feet, is a representation of WP Engine culture. Claire drew her inspiration from recorded interviews with members of the WP Engine Ireland team across various functions. It is filled with themes of technology, diversity, women in tech, the future of work with one character posed on a sofa, teamwork and supporting each other, and it includes Limerick landmarks such as King John&#8217;s Castle and The Milk Market marquee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quotes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFive years ago, I could never have envisioned the impact WP Engine would have on our local communities, city and the lives of our amazing people. We are fortunate to work with the Limerick Council, IDA and Limerick Chamber of Commerce in our commitment to the growth of Limerick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In partnership with regional education institutes, we drive exciting career opportunities for our existing and future employees. We are most proud of our team members in Limerick &amp; around the country, who in five short years have elevated WP Engine Ireland to be one of the Best Workplaces in Tech 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Paul-Ryan.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121354 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Paul-Ryan.png 600w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Paul-Ryan-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Paul-Ryan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Paul-Ryan-360x360.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Paul Ryan, Limerick Site Lead and Senior Director of Technical Support, WP Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWP Engine has become a success for Limerick, with the company growing over the past five years to where we are today with 130 jobs and more investment planned. The company is one of Limerick\u2019s champions. It is helping to raise our profile as a prime location for technology investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team in Limerick have embraced the Limerick culture to become an integral part of the unique ecosystem of collaboration and partnership which is the key to the on-going success of both the company and Limerick. We are very proud to have WP Engine driving innovation in Limerick.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121355 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-432x540.jpeg 432w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-1638x2048.jpeg 1638w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes-1500x1875.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mayor-Daniel-Butler-Robes.jpeg 2042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Cllr. Daniel Butler, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLimerick City and County Council is delighted to have been able to work with the team at WP Engine as they have built up their successful operation here in Limerick City Centre. Local authorities can help support the state agencies, such as the IDA, in ensuring that Foreign Direct Investment companies are successful and become embedded in the local economy by using their unique position and resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here in Limerick, WP Engine has been supported by the Council and Innovate Limerick to allow it to grow and develop in the City Centre. We wish Paul and all the team every future success as they move onto the next phase of their development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121356 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-540x540.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Pat-Daly-1500x1500.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Dr. Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For more information about WP Engine\u2019s Limerick office or to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.careers\/limerick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fuel the Freedom to Create with WP Engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WP Engine powers the freedom to create on WordPress. The company\u2019s products, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/fast-wordpress-hosting\/\">fastest WordPress host<\/a> among all WordPress providers, power 1.5 million digital experiences. More of the top 200,000 sites in the world use WP Engine to power their digital experiences than anyone else in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>About WP Engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/\">WP Engine<\/a>, the WordPress technology company, provides the most relied upon and trusted brands and developer-centric WordPress products for companies and agencies of all sizes, including <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/small-business\/\">managed hosting for WordPress<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/enterprise\/wordpress-hosting\/\">enterprise WordPress hosting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/headless-wordpress\/\">headless WordPress<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/\">Flywheel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\">Local<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiopress.com\/genesis-pro\/?adgroupid=59020774774&amp;adid=450866182513&amp;campaignid=1590314380&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwtdeFBhBAEiwAKOIy52xVYTJ5cua3q6BRjBxOMfn8Fsc2v01HhKsTl6-Wt6plISRVCDequhoCSeMQAvD_BwE\">Genesis<\/a>. WP Engine&#8217;s tech innovation and award-winning WordPress experts help to power more than 1.5 million sites across 150 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Contacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WP Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eric Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:press@wpengine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">press@wpengine.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LIMERICK, Ireland\u2014Sept. 13, 2021 \u2014 WP Engine, the world&#8217;s most trusted WordPress technology company, today announced the fifth anniversary of its Limerick, Ireland office. 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