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Bulgaria → Ireland: Critical Skills Employment Permit
Whether you need a visa at all, according to official sources.
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You likely don't need this permit
Citizens of EU and EEA member states, and of Switzerland, don't need an employment permit to work in Ireland, they can come, stay and work under EU/EEA freedom-of-movement rights.
Source: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Employment Permits