building success in ireland’s north east · 2020. 1. 29. · project ireland 2040, the...
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Building Success in Ireland’s North East
IDA has constructed a purpose-built Advance Office Building in Finnabair Business Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
The building is a highly-specified office facility of c.3,049 sq m (c.32,819 sq ft) which can be customised to meet the needs of many companies and opens up a significant Foreign Direct Investment opportunity on Ireland’s Eastern Seaboard.
Dundalk is the commercial hub of the North East region with an established cluster of successful global FDI companies. It is also a significant educational hub with many highly-trained graduates - the skilled talent you need is already here.
If you are a foreign direct investor whose expansion strategy demands a ready-to-go, high-quality property solution in a dynamic environment, then the Dundalk Advance Office Building could meet your needs. IDA Ireland is ready to partner with you and can provide a range of supports and incentives for approved projects.
So start your investment journey to Ireland’s North East. Let IDA Ireland show you the way…
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The region boasts substantial educational resources including Dundalk Institute of
Technology and access to 44,000 graduates from six Universities and five Institutes
of Technology within a 90 minute drive.
Project Ireland 2040, the government’s National Development Plan, has identified
Dundalk as a key economic centre in the context of the Dublin-Belfast economic
corridor and investment has been earmarked to ensure that Dundalk has the
capacity to grow sustainably.
Significant incentives and supports are available for approved IDA Ireland clients.
IDA Ireland is ready to meet and partner with your company in its FDI expansion
plans.
The Dundalk Experience
In the North East of Ireland, Dundalk, Co. Louth is the midway point between Dublin and Belfast and enjoys access to an extensive talent pool – approximately 2.25 million people within a 60 minute drive of Dundalk.
Dundalk is recognised as a rewarding and well-positioned location for global FDI companies with PayPal, WuXi, Wasdell, National Pen, Prometric, Graebel, Almac and Vesta choosing to locate here.
Dundalk is situated within a 45 minute drive from Dublin International Airport,
which serves 28 million passengers per annum, and a 55 minute drive from Belfast
International Airport, both offering direct flights to the USA, UK and Europe.
Dundalk has an established record in attracting multi-sector global FDI companies,
with a growing fintech payment solution sector, PayPal and Vesta, and strong
growth in the biopharma sector, Wuxi, Wasdell and Almac.
Dundalk is equidistant between the two largest cities on the island of Ireland,
Dublin and Belfast.
The local area offers a family-friendly environment and excellent quality of life,
with a rich tradition in literature, culture, arts and music.
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Finnabair Business Park, DundalkIDA’s Finnabair Business Park in Dundalk comprises c.37 hectares (c.91 acres) and is adjacent to the M1 Dublin – Belfast motorway and Dundalk Institute of Technology. The park has been landscaped throughout and is designed to a high standard offering accommodation for both manufacturing and international services clients, with greenfield sites also available for future development. Occupiers of the park include Prometric, Irish Life, Vesta and Teva.
Advance Office Building IDA’s Advance Office Building is a c.3,049 sq m (c.32,819 sq ft) facility located on a c.1.7 hectare (c.4.2 acre) fully serviced site and is capable of supporting 100% expansion (subject to planning permission.)
This building offers high-quality office space spanning two floors. The building is accessed via an impressive reception with a double-height glazed façade entrance. The office accommodation is set out over two large floor-plates extending to a gross internal area of c.1,572 sq m (c.16,921 sq ft) on the ground floor and c. 1477 sq m (c.15,898 sq ft) on the first floor and wraps around a central atrium.
The property is situated within the Dundalk Sustainable Energy Zone (SEZ), the “Hub” of the Dundalk 2020 initiative spearheaded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The aim of this initiative is to stimulate a move towards sustainable energy practice and this ethos has been incorporated into the design of the building.
Building Local, Thinking Global Advance Office Building Specification
• Raised access floors and suspended ceilings• Provision for air-conditioning installation• Spacious double-height reception / lobby• Double height internal atrium enhances natural light, reducing artificial light dependency
• Toilets and showers fitted• Comms / Data room• 2 x No. 8 person lifts• Mains power supply connected • 166 x 50 kVa solar panels on the roof
The information contained in this brochure is for guidance purposes only. These particulars should not be construed as forming a contract or part of a contract warranty. Maps and plans are not to scale and measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
Accomodation Schedule*
Ground 1,572 Sq m 16,921 Sq ftFirst 1,477 Sq m 15,898 Sq ftTotal 3,049 Sq m 32,819 Sq ftCar parking spaces 145Cycle spaces 52
* Subject to final measurement
Advance Office Building Ground Floor First Floor
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Building Success in Dundalk
Dundalk is located at the centre of the M1 East Coast Corridor region connecting Ireland’s two largest cities, Dublin and Belfast
Talent pool is derived from the 6 third level universities and 5 Institutes of Technology with a student population of approximately 157,000 within a 90 minute catchment of Dundalk
45 minute drive to Dublin International Airport, 55 minute drive to Belfast City and International airports
Extensive rail network linking Dundalk to Dublin and Belfast with up to 16 direct services daily
Lower cost of living compared to Dublin
A Regional Snapshot
Access to approx. 44,000 graduates within a 90 minute drive
40 IDA companies in the North East Region, employing over 5,000 people
1.3 million people within 60 minute drive from Dundalk
Spectacular natural environment and surrounding area
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North East LifestyleDundalk and Louth are home to some of the best Ireland has to offer: - Enjoy the sporting life with an abundance of activities on your doorstep - Sailing - Water Sports - Fishing - Hill walking - Equestrian activity - Championship golf courses- Unearth thousands of years of history, myth and legend in Ireland’s Ancient East- Savour amazing scenery including Carlingford Lough, the Cooley/Mourne mountain range and beautiful coastal landscapes- Experience rich Irish culture with a vibrant festival scene with the Táin Festival, Carlingford Oyster Festival, Flat Lake Festival and the All-Ireland Poc Fada to name but a few
Advance with IDA IrelandIDA Ireland is ready to support and guide you every step of the way as you undertake your Foreign Direct Investment in Ireland. Let us partner with you to derive maximum benefit from Ireland’s unique FDI Value Proposition.
The place is right. The time is right. Contact IDA Ireland now and we will do the rest.
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