Last time I interviewed in Dublin (summer of 2015), I did about 15 phone interviews and about 8 in-person; I was only asked once about a degree and the guy said

Last time I interviewed in Dublin (summer of 2015), I did about 15 phone interviews and about 8 in-person; I was only asked once about a degree and the guy said "I don't have one either". I do have over 25 years of experience though, so that might be more important than credentials.