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CO. LOUTH, IRELAND
Drogheda
Invest
a world class investment location
“High achievement always
takes place in the framework
of high expectation.”
Charles Kettering
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Contents
Introduction 5 Your Partners In Ireland 12
Location 6 Shared Services
– The Ideal Destination 13
Economic Strengths 8
– Population 8 Sectoral Strengths 14
– Infrastructure 9 Office & Enterprise Parks 16
– Communication Technology 9 – Science & Technology Parks 16
– Education 9 – Retail Parks 16
– Research & Development 9 – Private Office Parks &
– Research & University Enterprise Centres 17
Collaboration 9
Living in Drogheda 18
– Tax Rates and Incentives 10 Health & Well-Being 19
– Employment Law 10
– Infrastructure 11
– Access & Transport 11
– Communications 11
– Energy, Waste & Water 11
– Green Data Centre Park 11
a world class investment location 3
Invest Drogheda 4 www.drogheda.ie/invest
Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Drogheda (pronounced: Dro-ha-da) is a While Drogheda is rich in history we are very
thriving town with a population of over young at heart. Modern Drogheda has undergone
67,000 including the immediate environs. significant growth in the last 10 years and is
Drogheda's close proximity to Dublin and emerging as a heritage town with a sensitive
contemporary twist. The town has a relaxed
Dundalk increases its population within a
easy feel. Life in Drogheda includes great shopping,
60km (1 hour commute) catchment area to super schools, fabulous dining out and leisure
over 1,700,000. Positioned on the east coast activities, stunning sandy beaches and so
of Ireland, adjacent to Dublin Airport and much more.
Dublin Port, Drogheda is just off the M1
Motorway, the economic corridor between Excellent access to Dublin and Belfast Airports
Dublin and Belfast. (53km and 121km respectively), a well-structured
motorway route network and highly efficient train
Nestled on the banks of the historic River Boyne, and bus service always ensure that getting to and
Drogheda and the Boyne Valley region are steeped from Drogheda is easy, quick and enjoyable.
in history. The oldest known room in the world,
the Neolithic Passage Graves at Newgrange, are just The access network is completed by Drogheda Port
5 miles from the town centre. Over 5,000 years old, and Dublin Port. The strategic location of these
this UNESCO World Heritage site is older than the ports is hugely beneficial to local industry.
Pyramids of Egypt or Stonehenge. Each year this
world class site attracts hundreds of thousands of We believe that our wealth of history and
international visitors. This is just one of our experience combined with our energy, vitality,
amazing heritage sites. superb infrastructure and location make Drogheda
an exciting prospect for investment. We hope you
will agree and we look forward to welcoming you!
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Invest Drogheda
Location: Ireland
The combination of
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On the East Coast of Ireland, Drogheda is located just 50km Travel Times from Drogheda To:
from the Irish capital city Dublin. Drogheda is strategically placed
Dublin City Centre 40 mins
on the main M1 motorway linking Belfast with Dublin on the
North-South trade corridor. Drogheda has enviable transport Belfast City Centre 70 mins
links that connect it to Dublin, the North East, Northern Ireland Dublin Airport 25 mins
and Europe by road, rail, air and sea. One third of Ireland’s
Belfast Intl. Airport 75 mins
population live within a 50 minute drive of Drogheda.
Dublin Port 30 mins
Dublin Airport and Dublin Port via Dublin Port Tunnel are less Larne Ferry Port 120 mins
than a 30 minute drive providing ease of access to international Dundalk 20 mins
markets. Belfast International Airport is just 70 minutes drive
Derry 140 mins
north of Drogheda. The M1 and the upgrading of the Newry-
Dundalk dual carriageway have increased road access from North Rosslare Port 150 mins
and South. Drogheda railway station has links to all of the major Waterford 160 mins
regional destinations including high-speed intercity rail
Sligo 160 mins
connections to Dundalk, Newry, Belfast and Dublin.
Galway 180 mins
The development of a new port access road at Drogheda Port and Limerick 180 mins
the construction of a new deep-water port at Bremore between Donegal 190 mins
Drogheda and Balbriggan will further enhance the reasons why
Cork 220 mins
national and global enterprises will want to locate in Drogheda.
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Economic Strengths
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Drogheda is one of the largest towns in Ireland with a
population of approximately 67,000 including environs.
This number has grown steadily since 1996. Drogheda's
close proximity to Dublin and Dundalk increases its Drogheda and its environs are home to approximately
population within a 60km (1 hour commute) catchment 10,000 people commuting to Dublin each day. These
area to over 1,700,000. people are highly skilled and experienced and most
have higher education qualifications, including
Over 40% of the Drogheda area population are financial services, engineering, software
between the ages of 20-44 (a higher percentage than development, business and legal studies, and
the national average) providing Drogheda and the management. These experienced, talented and skilled
surrounding area with a comparatively higher people are a valuable resource for any company
economically active population. seeking to set up a base in Drogheda.
Education
Ireland's education system is ranked in the top ten of IMD The closest Universities and Institutes of Technology are:
World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2011. In addition to this Dundalk Institute of Technology
quality the proportion of Drogheda area residents with at
least a university bachelor degree or equivalent in 2006 Dublin City University
was higher than the national average. Located in the Trinity College Dublin
Dublin catchment Drogheda provides easy access to 5
Dublin Institute of Technology
major Universities and 5 Institutes of Technology, each
teaching to Masters Degree or PhD level. Collectively
these centres of education have a student population of In addition to the many Universities in the area there are
over 50,000. also a number of private colleges and further education
Access to these Universities and Institutes of Technologies colleges:
enable Drogheda based businesses to continue to benefit Drogheda Institute of Further Education
from a workforce that can up-skill constantly.
Edgewater College: a world centre for teaching
of Aviation English.
Research and Development
While these Institutes and Universities provide a skilled Enterprise and Innovation Research Group (EIRG)
labour force they can also provide research and Creative Media Research Group
development for industry specific areas. The main areas Organic Resources Research Group
of research conducted at Dundalk Institute of Electrochemistry Research Group
Technology are:
Regulated Software Research Group
Research & University Collaboration
Companies located in Drogheda benefit from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) partners with
Innovation Support and Technology Transfer with the Dublin City University on Biomedical Research from
regions Universities and Colleges. Examples include: their Drogheda Operation.
Drogheda’s IFS (State Street) collaborate on Financial
and Accounting Education Partnerships with 2 of the
region’s 3rd level institutes.
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Tax Rates & Incentives
The key features of Ireland’s tax regime that make it one of
the most attractive global investment locations include:
A 12.5% corporate tax rate for active business. Ireland’s
corporate tax rate of 12.5% applies to all corporate trading
profits % Corporation Tax. This compares favourably to
corporate tax rates in other jurisdictions from a low of
17% in Singapore to over 40% in Japan.
A 25% Research & Development (R&D) tax credit which
may be refundable over a three year period.
– 5% of the R&D expenditure can be outsourced to
European Universities includes Irish Universities);
and in addition
– 10% of the R&D expenditure can be sub-contracted
Employment Law
to other unconnected parties (i.e. 15% in total).
An intellectual property (IP) regime which provides As with all countries the rights of employers and
a tax write-off for broadly defined IP acquisitions. employees are enshrined in law in a series of
pieces of legislation. Many of these are consistent
An attractive holding company regime, including: across the European Union.
– participation exemption from capital gains tax on
disposals of shares in subsidiaries, If you are considering locating your European
Operations in Drogheda talk to our experts. We will
– an effective zero tax rate for foreign dividends (12.5% guide you through issues of employment law,
tax rate on qualifying foreign dividends, with flexible contracts, rights, payroll requirements, taxation
onshore pooling of foreign tax credits), and how to maximise tax efficiencies.
– an EU-approved stable tax regime, with access
to extensive treaty network and EU Directives, E-mail invest@drogheda.ie for a summary of
current employment legislation or for further
– generous domestic law withholding tax exemptions. details on current salary scales in Ireland.
10 www.drogheda.ie/investInfrastructure Energy, Waste & Water
Ireland’s first commercial off-shore wind farm
Drogheda can boast comfortably that it is the prime is being developed off the Drogheda coast.
location for investment in Ireland because of its superb
infrastructural resources: Drogheda offers state of the art water
treatment and waste to energy facilities.
The region has capacity to expand shared services
and manufacturing capability owing to spare
Access & Transport capacity on the electrical network and excellent
connectivity to the ESB Power Network (that are
20 minutes from Ireland’s main international airport.
responsible for managing the electricity network).
Drogheda is on the M1 Motorway which connects
Dublin to Belfast.
Drogheda Port provides shipping access to Europe and
GREEN DATA
economic corridor. Investment of €210 million in the
the UK and is situated on the main Dublin to Belfast
expansion of facilities will create a sea bridge to CENTRE PARK
Mediterranean Europe.
Drogheda Deep Water Port offers strategically Perhaps one of the most exciting innovations
important links to Europe’s largest ports in in Drogheda is the planned Green Data
Scandinavia and Rotterdam. Centre Park. “Project Kelvin” is the fastest
piece of fibre on the planet. The Green Data
Drogheda Train Station handles over 80 train stops Centre would hinge on the MANs and “Project
daily providing connectivity to both Dublin and Belfast. Kelvin” and will deliver a location that is
There are numerous public and private bus services solely focused on the greenest most
operating from Drogheda to all locations nationally advanced data centres in the country.
and locally.
Drogheda has all the components needed to
make this vision a reality: networks, backhaul
providers, favourable tax regime, power
Communications infrastructure, green energy generators, ideal
climate, highly skilled workforce, proximity to
the airport, linkages with 2 leading
The main Enterprise Parks in Drogheda offer ultra fast
universities for research and development
internet access via municipal fibre networks
and dedicated business centre spaces.
(Metropolitan Area Networks, known as MAN’s).
The most modern fibre communications provide fast
direct connection to North America via “Project Kelvin.”
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Your Partners in Ireland
We recognise that relocating or expanding into other
countries can be a complex matter. By partnering with your
business we believe that we can use our local knowledge,
influence and contacts to smooth the process for your
company. So who are your partners in Ireland?
IDA – Industrial Development Agency Louth County Council /
Drogheda Chamber of Commerce:
Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency, IDA
Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) is responsible Louth County Council is the local government responsible
for the attraction and development of foreign investment the planning and delivery of services to business and the
in Ireland. community in the Louth region. Drogheda and District
Chamber is the business representative organisation that
IDA Ireland's strategy is based on working with investors represents the needs of industry, retail, manufacturing, ICT
who are seeking locations for advanced manufacturing or and much more. Both organisations work together to
office based activities which depend on highly skilled ensure that the conditions for companies wanting to set
processes or are involved in high value added activities up and invest in Drogheda are co-ordinated, speedy
e.g. ICT, knowledge based industries and biotechnology. and efficient.
This strategy is delivered by: We demonstrate our commitment to investors in the
Partnering with suitable, high quality, knowledge and region by:
skills based Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Ireland.
IDA seek to place Ireland at the leading edge of the Providing a quick turnaround - be up and running with
global economy in specific niches. your first team in weeks.
Developing clusters of excellence in which a range of Being a first choice location – less than 30 mins to the
companies and R&D centres operate to create a International Airport with easy access to Dublin, London
climate of innovation and entrepreneurship. and the rest of Europe.
Working with current inward investors to move up the Introducing you to “Team Ireland” to help your team
value chain and utilise the ever- expanding skills base establish new operations in Ireland. Our team includes
of the Irish workforce. access to Government (national and local), Universities
Encouraging companies to move towards more and Chambers of Commerce.
advanced technological processes with a greater focus Offering you the best talent from the Legal, Financial,
on R&D. Recruitment, Property and Operational expertise
Influencing improvements in infrastructure and skills. available locally.
Facilitating easy access to excellent Research and
To find out more about how IDA Ireland can support your Development (6 Universities), Chambers of Commerce
move into Drogheda visit www.idaireland.com and wide choice in the Supply Chain – doing business
is quick and easy in Drogheda
Proposing a host of superb facilities ideal locations with
competitive prices and flexible.
Considering locating in Drogheda, we are here to support.
12 www.drogheda.ie/investShared Services – The Ideal Destination
Ireland is emerging as a leading conditions with the infrastructure,
European destination for the location of highly educated population and the
Shared Services. A low risk, quick start accessibility of Drogheda and consider
up, high performance, knowledge Drogheda as the destination for your
economy is demanded by this sector and Shared Services facility.
Ireland delivers. Combine these national
Shared Services Checklist for Drogheda
Existing strong multi-nationals operating shared services in the
region. Companies such as Coca-Cola International Services and
others have chosen Drogheda as their preferred location.
An established Shared Services Forum represents
the interests of the sector, facilitating networking
and information exchange on best practices
amongst members.
A highly educated, motivated and local workforce.
A highly competitive low corporate tax rate of 12.5%.
A pro-business environment with proactive Government legislation
implemented in a timely and flexible manner.
A sophisticated telecommunications network offering one of the
lowest costs in Europe for inbound international toll-free services
(when volume discounts are taken into account).
One of the lowest annual rental costs for international leased lines.
Drogheda is centrally located to gain access to the
EU Market of 500 million people.
Drogheda has all of this to offer plus a fabulous historic
town, superb quality of life, and all within easy access of
Dublin Airport for vital international access.
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Sectoral Strengths Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola one of the worlds best
known brands and have had a presence
Drogheda is a location favoured by in Drogheda since 1975. Coca-Cola
Global Business Shared Services are
globally recognised brands since based at the Southgate Centre,
Drogheda.
the 1960s. In more recent times the
In 2011 Coca-Cola announced an expansion of its Global
range of industries and the Business Shared Services organisation in Drogheda. This
included investment in new offices and the creation of up to
nationality of parent companies 100 new positions. These offices in Drogheda, which currently
employ more than 200 people were officially opened in late
using Drogheda as their European October 2011.
hub has continued to expand. “Our continued investments in Drogheda and throughout
Ireland will ensure we sustain and enhance our growth
globally in the coming years,” said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and
CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. “The Coca-Cola brand has
been in Ireland for more than half a century and our long
An industrial town with a rich history, Drogheda dates history here gives us continued confidence in the strength of
back to 1194. Today Drogheda is an ideal location for the Irish workforce, the commitment of the Irish government
foreign direct investment and for indigenous and the know-how of Irish people to support our business."
companies to grow. Being the largest town in Ireland,
adjacent to Dublin, makes Drogheda an attractive area
for new and established business.
It boasts a talented well educated workforce, a history
of innovation and commitment to fostering and
encouraging entrepreneurial activity. Boyne Valley
This commitment is evident across a
wide variety of sectors including:
Boyne Valley was established in Drogheda over 50 years
ago and today employs 300 people and supports the jobs
Shared Services
of distributors and many suppliers. The Boyne Valley Group
Financial Services encompasses companies spanning 33 categories of Food,
Personal Care and Home Care products. Their brand
Renewables and Energy portfolio has made them market leaders in 16 categories
Distribution & Logistics in which they operate with much loved local brands
including Killeen, Don Carlos, Giovanni di Firenze and
Tourism and Hospitality Boyne Valley Honey.
Healthcare and Medical Devices
The Boyne Valley Central Warehouse and Distribution
ICT and Electronics Centre, based on the Platin Road in Drogheda, just a short
distance from the M1 motorway, benefits from one of the
Food and Food Technology
most strategic distribution locations in Ireland.
Manufacturing
The Boyne Valley Distribution Centre consists of a purpose
Pillar Data (Oracle Corporation) built Warehousing complex on a fully serviced 12 acre
freehold site. With 75,000 square feet of computer
controlled storage facilities and 4 temperature zones, -23, +3,
+10 and ambient, the warehouse can accommodate 10,000
Companies that have all made pallets in single and double racking.
Drogheda their home include:
Boyne Valley can provide next day delivery to almost 3,000
Coca-Cola BD retail grocery outlets across the entire 32 counties of Ireland.
They use an advanced warehouse management system and
IFS Oriel Windfarm
other IT tools including radio frequency devices to improve
Boyne Valley Armac handling efficiency, allow accurate product visibility and
reduce costs.
Natures Best
14 www.drogheda.ie/investBD Oriel
BD is a medical technology company that serves healthcare
institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, Windfarm
industry and the general public.
Oriel Windfarm Limited is an Irish owned and operated
BD began operations in Drogheda in 1964 and is the longest
sustainable energy company established in 2005 to develop
established medical technology multinational company
offshore wind farms in Ireland. The company's first project
supported by the Industrial Development Agency (IDA, see
is the development of a wind farm in the North Irish Sea.
page 12 for more information).
The Oriel Windfarm, off the County Louth coast, will be the
By 1968, the Drogheda plant had expanded to more than
first fully operational commercial wind farm developed in
double its size. Sales in the UK and continental Europe were
Irish waters. With 55 turbines, delivering a total of 330 MW
growing rapidly, and a second BD plant in Dun Laoghaire
of clean renewable energy the facility will supply energy to
opened in 1969. Today, BD in Ireland employs more than 450
more than 250,000 homes. This will be the ninth largest
the last 10 years, BD has invested a total of €115 million in its
associates at the Drogheda and Dun Laoghaire plants. During
power plant in Ireland.
Drogheda and Dun Laoghaire plants, creating state-of-the-art
Oriel Windfarm will contribute to Ireland meeting it's
global manufacturing centres.
climate change targets in 2020. In the longer term Oriel
Windfarm will have the opportunity to be a significant
exporter of both energy and the supply chain components
which will build green energy power plants.
IFS
International Fund Armac
Services, A State Street Company
Armac Systems’ inventory optimisation solution was
International Fund Services (IFS) is a division of State Street developed in collaboration with Irish Academic Institutions
Alternative Investment Solutions which provides a including DKIT and is supported by Enterprise Ireland.
complete suite of fund accounting, fund administration Their engineers and consultants have over 50 years
and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. experience in inventory optimisation and operations
Since 1990, IFS have made substantial investments and research and have spoken internationally at a number
have maintained a leadership position in financial services of seminars on related topics.
technology. Today, IFS has one location in Canada –
Toronto; four locations in Ireland – Carrickmines, Drogheda, Armac support ongoing research and development into
Dublin and Naas; and three locations in the United States – operations research through partnerships such as Cork
Boston, Princeton and New York. IFS delivers custom Constraint Computation Centre.
business solutions to asset management groups with
trading operations throughout the world. IFS opened its SR Technics, CSA, Bombardier, Thomas Cook, Aeroplex and
Drogheda offices in 2005 and employs over 200 people. Stork Fokker Services are among the leading aviation
organisations using Armac’s solution to optimally provision
their spares, rotable and consumable inventory. The tool
has helped aerospace clients to significantly release cash
tied up in inventory while simultaneously improving
Service Levels and aircraft dispatch reliability.
Nature’s Best
Nature’s Best is Ireland’s leading producer
of chilled vegetable based Convenience
Foods. They sell under their own Nature’s Best brand and
under major store brands in Ireland and the UK. Nature’s
Best make products like bagged and bowl leafy salads,
prepared salads, prepared vegetables , stir fries, and an
innovative range of “on the move” products like Meal Pots
and Salad Shakers. Today Nature’s Best employs around
240 people and operates from a state of the art custom
built factory in Drogheda.
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Office &
Enterprise
Parks
Science & Technology Parks Retail Parks
Drogheda IDA Park Drogheda Retail Park: A warehouse
scheme comprising approximately 15,000 sq.m
IDA Ireland recently completed a 25 hectare (63 acre) Business
including 5,165 sq.m. Homebase DIY store and
& Technology Park with direct access onto the M1 motorway
Garden Centre.
developed and landscaped for the needs of the IT, Financial and
International Services Sectors. The park has been designed to
include advanced office facilities and advanced technology Southgate Shopping Centre: Located on
buildings of high standard to suit both manufacturing and the Southern edge of Drogheda with high
internationally traded services sectors. There are ample profile frontage to the N1 Dublin to Drogheda
greenfield areas available for future development. Road, Southgates mix of retail, leisure, cafes,
and restaurants coupled with excellent office
Newtown Science and Technology Park space make it an attractive location.
With over 9.2 acres, this recently launced park has excellent access
to the town centre and has been master-planned as Drogheda's The M1 Retail Park is located just off the M1
for the needs of modern knowledge-based, technology and motorway, which is the main Dublin to Belfast
service business. This facility is planning permission approved for road on the outskirts of Drogheda. It is 20
suitable tenants. It will also be the site of the new Drogheda minutes from Dublin International Airport and
Enterprise Centre. the Dublin commuter Belt. The Retail Park is
anchored by Woodies DIY with other tenants
Boyne Bridge Business Park including Smyths Toys, Heatons, Cost Plus Sofas
and Mothercare. The Pavilions offers retailers
Boyne Bridge Business Park is zoned and ready for development
such as Costa Coffee, The Carphone Warehouse
as a multi-faceted business park. Just off the M1 motorway
and Sizzles Diner. Mellview House is occupied
Boyne Bridge Business Park can provide up to 74,000 sq.m.
by Energy Fitness and Subway.
(800,000 sq.ft.) of business space over 16 Hectares (40 acres).
It has the potential to cater for a range of enterprises from
small start up operations to large logistical firms and office
based organisations.
16 www.drogheda.ie/investPrivate Office Parks & Enterprise Centres
Millmount Incubation Centre Private Office Centres
The Millmount Incubation Centre was established Drogheda boasts a diverse range of private commercial
in 2005 by the RDC (Regional Development Centre). property, from first floor office space, town centre retail
It offers support as well as office facilities to start up units and recently built office buildings and showrooms.
companies. Millmount Development Centre is a joint
initiative of DkIT, Enterprise Ireland, Louth County
Enterprise Board, Drogheda Borough Council &
Louth County Council.
Drogheda Enterprise Centre
Drogheda Enterprise Centre will be based in the
Newtown Science and Technology Park development.
It will provide a focal point for supports and
programmes as well as for investment in the Drogheda
area. The Centre will focus on supports to knowledge-
based companies in the following sectors:
ICT / Software / Cloud Technology
Green Technology
Age Friendly / Healthcare
Tourism (services and technology)
Internationally Traded Services
Multi-media, Animation, Gaming and Internet
Food & Food Technology
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Living in Drogheda
Drogheda is a vibrant town with unrivaled facilities West Street and Laurence St, the traditional heart of
and natural amenities. Drogheda provides a bustling the town, are comfortable and welcoming places to
commercial town centre with easy access to the idyllic shop. Two retail centres Laurence Town Centre and
Louth and Meath countryside. It is the perfect Scotch Hall are located within the town centre area
combination of rural and urban living. Located on the while the M1 Retail Park at Mell and the Drogheda
east coast a beach is never far away. Retail Park on the Donore Road are located close to the
M1 motorway.
There are over 70 primary schools and 17 post primary
schools in the Co. Louth area as well as third level Drogheda’s night life is centred in the town. There are
universities in the area. Drogheda has a long history of historical pubs, live music venues and numerous
sports clubs and organisations and a thriving restaurants.
community spirit.
Drogheda has an extensive arts & culture scene. The
Drogheda is not only a historical town, it is also a town plays host to many festivals each year while the
modern and exciting destination. The retail scene galleries and theatres all offer varied and exciting
offers unrivaled choice for shoppers. programmes.
18 www.drogheda.ie/investHealth and Well-Being Drogheda is home to the largest hospital in the North East region, Our Lady of Lourdes. Within a 60km radius there are an addtional 3 hospitals, each centres of excellence, and a specialist paediatric hospital. High quality private healthcare is affordable for the entire family. Primary healthcare services are delivered primarily through the private General Practitioner system however many practises in the Drogheda area are multi- disciplinary with a range of medical, nursing and complimentary services under one roof. However when living in Drogheda the improvement in your health and well-being is almost inevitable. The amazing natural beauty of the area makes you want to get out and get active. Imagine leisurely walks along the historic River Boyne or a brisk jog or bootcamp on one of the nearby golden strand beaches. Enjoy a round of golf on any of our stunning links courses, a jaunt out on your bicycle along the restored Boyne Canal or simply strolling up and down the hills of the town in your daily life will get your pulse racing and put a smile on your face. Drogheda: A Great Place to Work & to Live
Invest
Drogheda
CO. LOUTH, IRELAND
Drogheda Borough Council
Fair Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Tel: + 353 (0) 41 9876100
Fax: + 353 (0) 41 9839306
Email: mary.bohill@droghedaboro.ie
Web: www.droghedaboro.ie
Louth Business Support Unit
Louth County Council. County Hall,
Millennium Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Tel: +353 (0) 42 9335457
Fax: +353 (0) 42 9334549
Email: BSU@louthcoco.ie
Web: www.louthcoco.ie
Drogheda Chamber of Commerce
Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Tel: +353 (0)41 9833544
Fax: +353 (0)41 9841609
Email: enquiries@droghedachamber.com
Web: www.droghedachamber.com
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