whatever your business...make It Meath Meath can offer benefits that you simply won t find anywhere else

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1 whatever your business...make It Meath Meath can offer benefits that you simply won t find anywhere else

2 County Meath known as the heritage capital of Ireland, has a rich and varied history and some of the best locations in which to work and to live anywhere. Not only that, we are amongst the friendliest and most welcoming people in a country renowned for the warmth of its welcome. whatever your business...make It Meath Meath has an unparalleled and unique competitive advantage within Ireland, due to: Strategic Operational Base Highly Skilled Workforce Training & Education Opportunities Excellent Infrastructure Premier Business Locations Superb Conference Facilities Great Lifestyle Options We are open for business, come on in...

3 Did you know that Meath is simply the perfect location for your business and family With a range of superb business locations, excellent transport infrastructure and telecommunications, a highly skilled workforce, a competitive cost base and a range of support services, Meath is the premier location for business investment in the country. Living in Meath also makes good financial sense. Whether you intend to build, purchase or rent, you ll get excellent value for money. And of course there is Ireland s corporate tax rate of 12.5%

4 R159 M1 N1 M1 So why is Meath good for business? Strategic Operational Base Galway Cork Shannon Belfast Dublin Rosslare Meath is located to the north west of the greater Dublin area. It has 4 of the 6 spoke motorways from the capital crossing its length. We are close to Dublin Airport and Dublin Port with a typical commuting time to the airport of 30 minutes. We can offer your business a wide range of locations from Business Parks to Industrial Estates, all with the necessary services to support your business. With lower housing and commuting costs, Meath represents a value for money location for your staff. Distances from Meath Towns to Dublin Airport Navan 35 Miles 42 minutes Ashbourne 14 miles 20 minutes Dunshaughlin 22 miles 30 minutes Kells 44 Miles 48 minutes Clonee 12 miles 20 minutes Trim 32 miles 52 minutes East Meath 24 miles 30 minutes Cava n Derr y Dundalk/Belfas t R162 Arde e Nobber N2 Oldcastle N52 Mullinga r Kinnegad R154 R161 Kells Athboy N3 Navan Trim Summerhill River Boyne Clonard Longwood Dunboyne Enfield M4 River Boyne River Blackwater R163 N4 N51 Kilmessan R154 R156 Slane Drogheda Bettystown Laytown Duleek M3 N2 Dunshaughlin Ashbourne N3 Clonee Ratoath M3 M2 N2 N1 We are ideally located with the M2 Motorway linking us directly to Dublin City, Dublin Port and most importantly the Airport, while the quality of life that is available to our staff makes this an excellent location for our business and our staff Largo Foods Exports Ltd. M4 N4 N3 M50 Dublin

5 Excellent Infrastructure Dublin Airport The busiest international airport in the whole of Ireland 18.7 million passengers in 2011 Headquarters for Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline and Ryanair, Europe s premier low cost airline Served by 62 airlines with 171 routes worldwide Dublin Port Ireland s largest sea port Handled 28.1 m tonnes of goods in 2010 The port is multimodal and handles Ro/Ro and Lo/Lo, liquid bulk, dry bulk, cruise liners etc. Meath benefits from a transport network that allows fast and easy access not only to Dublin and Belfast, but to the rest of the country, the airport and the major ports. We have business zones in all our major towns along these arterial roads with all of the necessary infrastructure to support your business; fibre, power, water, waste water and natural gas. With widespread availability of broadband technology, Meath can offer your business a choice of communications options from fully digital fibre-optic cable networks to wireless communications networks. The East-West Interconnector, an undersea electricity link between the Irish and British grids terminates in the centre of the county. Premier Business Locations Meath County Council is committed to ensuring an adequate supply of suitable lands zoned for economic development purposes. A range of options for greenfield sites is available in all the major towns in the county and this is constantly under review. In addition, there is a ready selection of existing industrial, commercial, office and retail options.

6 Superb Conference Facilities Meath has a wealth of conference, meeting and event facilities to meet every business need and our strategic position is a huge advantage when bringing in delegates from diverse locations. Meet in Meath is on hand to advise and assist in finding the right location for your conference or event. Training & Education When it comes to graduate recruitment, Meath s proximity to six of Ireland s leading third level universities and technical institutes offers a wide variety of choices. The closest third level colleges to Meath offering degree courses are: the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM), Dublin City University (DCU), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB). They offer a wide variety of courses in disciplines ranging from science, mathematics and engineering, computing and electronics to business, languages, arts, music and media.

7 Highly Skilled Workforce Population by Travel Time Population Growth 30 Minutes 45 Minutes Drive time Drive time Navan 343,130 1,472,983 Ashbourne 1,281,549 1,610,973 Dunshaughlin 1,328,332 1,606,474 Dunboyne 1,275,141 1,618,020 East Meath/South Drogheda 541,329 1,464,882 Trim 278,745 1,389,408 Kells 155,734 1,501,541 (Source: NIRSA - National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis) County Meath 100, , ,135 Growth Rate 62% 13% Attracting and retaining the right people is a key factor for any successful business. One of the fastest growing counties in Ireland, the population of Meath has increased significantly in recent years. The profile and diversity of this population growth ensures the availability of a wide range of qualifications, skills and experience to satisfy the needs of any business. The close proximity of Meath to Dublin also allows a business locating in Meath to access the city s labour pool. In part, because of its extensive network of motorways and other major roads within the county, Meath also has a large population within the catchment areas of its principal centres of population. We have found Navan to be an excellent location for our business. There is a skill set available locally that meets our needs as an international financial services organisation Generali, a local Fortune 500 company the location and the proximity to a number of large towns and Dublin city has meant that Alltech has always been able to find the best possible candidate to fill these roles. Alltech Ireland

8 Companies Located in Meath Our office in Navan acts as the company s headquarters and provides a first-class environment in which to work and it s proximity to Dublin and the airport are vital Generali PanEurope Ltd - Navan We have been readily able to source the skills that we have needed to support our growth including the linguistic skills that we require for our European distribution centre and the multilingual customer service centre supporting our clients, partners, agents and sales representatives throughout Europe ArcRoyal Ltd - Kells Meath was an ideal choice for the site of the new European hub because of its proximity to Dublin airport, Dublin city and many national universities. Alltech Ireland Sample Companies Generali International Ltd Generali Pan Europe Ltd Coca-Cola International Services Aria Assistance (Ireland) Ltd CRH Plc Welch Allyn Ltd ArcRoyal Ltd Largo Food Exports Ltd Tara Mines Ltd Smurfit Kappa News Press Ltd SAICA Packaging Ireland Alltech Ireland BT Ireland EU Food and Veterinary Office HQ The Office of Public Works (OPW) HQ An Garda Síochána Primeline Logistics Tayto Park (Ashbourne Visitor Centre Ltd) Dromone Engineering Ltd Sector Financial services Financial services Financial services Financial services Manufacturing - cement Manufacturing - medical Manufacturing - medical Manufacturing - food Mining Printing services Packaging services Biotechnology National emergency call centre Health services - food/animal Government services HR services Logistics Tourism Engineering

9 So why is Meath good for the family? Great Lifestyle Options For businesses located in Meath, the stress, costs and difficulties associated with a commuting workforce are not a factor. The average commuting time for those working in Meath is less than 30 minutes, allowing your staff to enjoy a better quality of life and benefiting your business in the process. Meath offers a range of options when it comes to choosing a place to live. From bustling market towns to picturesque villages and quiet rural locations, everyone can find something to suit. And compared with city prices, lower housing and living costs are an added bonus. The family is at the heart of all that we do and all that we are, so education is key. Meath boasts an extensive selection of primary (6-12 years) and state and church sponsored secondary schools (12-18 years), all offering excellent educational facilities. We also have a wide range of childcare options and easy access to third level institutions.

10 Housing Average Purchase Price ( 000) 2bed 3bed 4bed Dublin Meath Saving on Dublin Costs 33.9% 29.9% 33.7% County Meath has a wide variety of excellent housing choices to suit your lifestyle preferences. Whether you prefer the buzz of town life or the quiet calm of a rural setting, Meath has plenty of options for you, from large detached family homes and semi-detached houses to bungalows or apartments. Housing is a key consideration for your staff when relocating or setting up a new business. In comparison to Dublin, Meath offers excellent value for money whether purchasing or renting a property, with average savings of 30% on purchasing or 47% on renting against Dublin market prices. (The Daft.ie House Price Report Q1) Average Rental Costs (monthly) 2bed 3bed 4bed Dublin 1,204 1,256 1,459 Meath Saving on Dublin Costs 51.33% 45.14% 45.44% Most of our staff reside in Navan or in surrounding areas. Even those few who live further away commute primarily using the M3 and enjoy easy access into the Johnstown Business Park from Junction 8. BT Ireland (The Daft.ie Rental Price Report Q1)

11 A Special Place Meath, Ireland s Heritage Capital, is famed as the most historic place in Ireland having been the seat of government for Celtic Ireland for over 1,000 years under the High Kings of Tara. Nearly 1,600 years ago, St Patrick lit the first Paschal Fire in Ireland to celebrate the Easter feast on the Hill of Slane. Going even further back to the Neolithic or New Stone Age, the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth at Brú na Bóinne a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site at 5,000 years old are older than the pyramids in Egypt. The heritage towns of Trim and Kells are also special places. Trim, one of Ireland s oldest heritage towns is dominated by Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, (location of the film Braveheart ) while Kells is known for its high crosses and towers and is associated with famous illustrated manuscript The Book of Kells.

12 Leisure Meath is a large county in Irish terms covering 901 square miles so there is a lot to see and to do in our lovely county. So for the family we have a wide variety of open spaces and things to do including our family friendly beaches at Laytown and Bettystown, angling on the River Boyne, heritage and forest walks and cycle trails. Sport and all forms of outdoor pursuits are well catered for through a wide network of local sporting clubs. With 13 challenging parkland and links golf courses, Meath is proud to have hosted the 2011 Solheim Cup at the magnificent Jack Nicklaus designed championship course at Killeen Castle. Meath also has a very large involvement in equestrian activities including trekking for all ages, breeding, livery and national hunt and flat racing and is home of the Irish Grand National. Laytown is also famous for its annual strand races, the only official strand races in Europe. From the cultural offerings of the only Gaeltacht areas in the east of Ireland to a wide range of internationally famous music, arts, theatre and festival events, from the choice of restaurants, shops, gardens, beaches and historic houses to the breathtaking range of sporting facilities, Meath has something to suit everyone.

13 So why Meath? Meath is simply the perfect location for your business and family The advantages to locating in Meath are: Ireland s competitive Corporate Tax Rate of 12.5% Ireland has 60 double taxation agreements with other countries Many excellent commercial motorway locations Easy access to Dublin Airport, Dublin and Drogheda ports Premier quality workspace and offices ready to go High speed broadband networks Excellent language and business skills locally Young, well educated and highly motivated workforce Lower housing costs (30% on purchasing and 47% on renting) Great quality of life and a good work/life balance

14 whatever your business...the Economic Development & Innovation Unit is here to help The Economic Development & Innovation Unit, Meath County Council provides a range of services to facilitate and support companies seeking a base in Ireland. We can help your company identify the optimal site and premises for your business, and give practical assistance and support to ensure your move to Meath is smooth and effortless in every way possible. whatever your business...make It Meath your move to Meath starts here...

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