07 September 2010                           
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Relocating to Galway

Galway is one of the Irelands's premier cities for business and for living. The city's spirit and people have given rise to many businesses, new technologies, and whole industries. Its beauty and unique character have attracted a workforce of singular talent, educational attainment, and creative achievement.

Galway’s Centre for IT Development highlights Galways's distinct strengths and what the city offers to companies that are starting up or locating here. We provide information and resources for such companies and invite them to seek assistance, as they may need it, from ITAG.

Forward your questions to contact@itag.ie and we hope to be of assistance.

For further information on Galway please see Galway Links and Tourism.

Galway City and County

There are many reasons why Galway's economic situation is so positive. Some of the advantages of doing business here include:

  • Outstanding, highly productive workforce
  • Strategic global location, local and regional airports
  • Strong state support for business growth in the form of finance and incentive programs
  • Entrepreneurial spirit that is attracting today's most exciting emerging industries

Galway offers a wide range of resources and incentives for new businesses considering a Galway location and for existing businesses planning to expand. The more you know about doing business here, the better Galway looks.

One cannot separate what makes Galway a premier place for business from what makes people want to live and work here. The city's quality attracts and fosters exceptional talent from around the world, which in turn produces talent, technology, and innovation. The tremendous spirit and achievements of the city all derive in some fashion, therefore, from the quality of Galway living.

Galway City and its environs has a population of 84,200 people. In the urban area approximately 45% of the population are under the age of 25.
Location and Access
Location
Capital of the west of Ireland, northeastern edge of Galway Bay
Connemara to the west and agricultural regions to the east and south

Access by Road
N17 to the North (Sligo and Donegal)
N6 to the East (Athlone and Dublin)
N18 to the South (Shannon, Limerick and Cork)

Access by Rail
5 return services to Dublin per day (aprox 2.5 hours travel time)
www.irishrail.ie

Access by Air
5 daily schedule flights to and from Dublin (aprox 45 mins travel time)
International flights to and from London Luton, Manchester and Amsterdam.
www.galwayairport.com

Access by Sea
All facilities available for the transport of goods (599,166 tonnes)
Passenger traffic limited to the Aran Islands

Telecommunications Access
Modern digital network, speedy service provision and other facilities (Integrated Service Digital Network, Direct Dial Inward, Voicemail and many more)

 
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