Drogheda
Drogheda is a thriving port town, sits on the River Boyne. It is well located in the rapidly developing North East corridor between Dublin and Belfast. With it's improving transport infrastructure and growing population it is the ideal place to locate your business.
Within a 30 mile radius of the town, there is a population of over 1.1 million, with a growing pool of skilled workers based here. Many of these travel between Dublin and Belfast for work, but would be predisposed to employment opportunities nearer home. This large population is partly due to the proximity of all the facilities of Dublin city yet with the benefits of lower housing costs. Over 34% of the population of Drogheda are aged less than 20.
Drogheda has a fantastic history, with the Oliver Cromwell led bombardment of the town in 1649 being a part of its sometimes controversial past. It is also located at the heart of what is perhaps the most archaeologically significant region in the country.
Some of the best Golf Courses in the country are within the drogheda hinterland, like Baltray host to the Nissan Irish Open 2004.
With 2 major retails development taking place in the town, Drogheda is the place to visit. So whether it is business or pleasure we bid you - Céad Míle Fáilte!
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