The Shannon Region
The Mid West/Shannon Region with a population of over one million people, is a prime international investment and lifestyle location situated along Ireland's western corridor.
The major growth sectors in the Region include Information Communication Technology (ICT), Life Sciences, Logistics, Aviation/Aerospace, Engineering, Green Technologies, Pharmaceutical and internationally Trade Services.
Key features include:
Strategic global location between East and West.
Direct access to European market of close to 800 million people.
Access to global markets via a network of international airports and sea ports. Shannon Airport also has a full CBP clearance facilities, for U.S. bound passengers, which is unique in the world outside of the Americas.
Proven track record as a beachhead for investment from Europe and the U.S.
A young, highly educated and flexible workforce. Over 35% of the Region's population are under the age of 25 and over 40,000 students attend 3rd-level colleges in the Region.
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The Optimum match for your corporate ambitions. Shannon Region benefits of a strategic location in the World and provides 24Hr Business Continuity
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Shannon International Airport provides businesses with direct International routes to the World busiest hubs including London, Paris and New York.
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Shannon Region is connected to Ireland's motorway network and provides easy and fast access to Galway, Cork and Dublin.
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Highly educated workforce. Seven 3rd-level colleges with strong links to Westpark.
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Atlantic Way is creating a region of excellence for future economic and social growth centred on the Galway, Limerick/Shannon corridor.