Mobile service provider 3 is to create over 200 jobs with the opening of up to 28 stores in Ireland by the end of next year, it has announced.
The 3 stores will comprise a total investment of between €10 million and €15 million, the company said.
The stores will include "play pods" and "entertainment bays" as well as what 3 termed "chill-out" areas for customers to use 3 products and services.
Eight stores will open before the end of this year, the company said.