CASHEL-TIPPERARY DISTRICT Welcome Located in the western part of County Tipperary, the District has two towns within its region – Tipperary and Cashel. West Tipperary is a central location to operate business from with key arterial routes linking all major cities and airports. Cashel, located in the heart of County Tipperary, is home to the internationally renowned Rock of Cashel – one of the top visitor attractions in Ireland. Cashel has been included in the tentative list of sites for UNESCO World Heritage status. Once the home of the high kings of Munster, 21st century Cashel combines a passion and respect for its proud heritage with the amenities and experience of a modern Irish town that is within easy reach of all the larger centres of population in Ireland. Tipperary is a heritage town with a long tradition in trading particularly in relation to its rich agricultural hinterland. The wonderful scenic Glen of Aherlow within 15 minutes drive of the town is nestled within the folds of the Galtee mountains offering miles of walking and activity trails for the outdoor enthusiast or for a quiet walk after work. www.tipperary.ie Photo by D. Scully D. Photo by CASHEL-TIPPERARY DISTRICT Links to cities (time) Dublin (130 mins), Limerick (70 mins), Cork (70 mins), Galway (140 mins), Waterford (75 mins), Belfast (220 mins) Roscrea Motorways M8 Dublin–Cork route from Cashel (5 mins) Nenagh Airports Dublin (125 mins), Shannon (75 mins), Cork (75 mins), Waterford (75 mins) Thurles Sea Ports Cashel-Tipperary Rosslare (125 mins), Cork (70 mins), Foynes (90 mins), District Waterford (75 mins) Cashel Tipperary Rail Links Intercity links to Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway Cahir Clonmel Carrick-on-Suir through Cahir (15 mins), Tipperary and Limerick Junction (25 mins) Cappagh White Broadband MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) for fibre broadband Dundrum Water Cashel 40,000 pe (population equivalent) wastewater processing Tipperary Gas Supply Natural gas www.tipperary.ie Available Industrial Sites Tipperary Technology Park Cashel-Tipperary offers highly competitive commercial rental rates and a diverse choice of property solutions in Photo by A. Pomphrey Photo by addition to greenfield sites. The District boasts a number of large scale property solutions ranging from 5,000 to 180,000 sq. ft. Property solutions include enterprise centres, technology park, large industrial units and commercial/ office space. Supports offered to new industries who locate in appropriately zoned lands Commercial/Office Sites Location Annual Rent Purchase price Tipperary Technology Park €16 per sq. ft. 4,000 sq. ft. available N/A Rossmore Business Centre €5 per sq.ft. N/A 10,000 space. 5,000 shell and core. 5,000 fully fitted. CASHEL-TIPPERARY DISTRICT Value for money Tipperary Town Cashel Cashel-Tipperary offers affordable residential and commercial property with exceptional infrastructure and support services. Cashel-Tipperary is ideally located, excellent for those looking to achieve a perfect balance of work and lifestyle. Tipperary County Council’s development contribution scheme allows for the provision of a reduction for industrial building or light industrial building (including for non-retail warehousing, processing and manufacturing). Average rent is 37% more affordable than in Dublin 3 bedroom semi in Cashel-Tipperary €600/month Residential Prices Industrial/Commercial Purchase Prices (indicative only) Cork Dublin House Monthly Purchase purchase purchase Cashel Waterford Limerick Cork Dublin type rental price price price €600 per 4 bedroom detached in 3 bed semi €115,000 €206,000 €344,800 €35 per sq. ft. €47 per sq. ft. €52 per sq. ft. €64 per sq. ft. €80 per sq. ft. month Cashel-Tipperary €700/month 4 bed €700 per €130,000 €358,000 €552,080 detached month Working population FDI/indigenous and specialist, unique employers within Cashel-Tipperary District Cashel-Tipperary District boasts the availability of a diverse and skilled workforce. In addition to foreign direct investment, this District is home to numerous indigenous manufacturing firms spanning the food, engineering, technology, and furniture sectors. The District boasts a vibrant services sector encompassing tourism, hospitality, retail, construction, financial and related services. 785,235 Population within a 60-minute catchment Cashel/Tipperary District area of Cashel 508,372 Working population within a 60-minute catchment area of Cashel CASHEL-TIPPERARY DISTRICT Skill Access to 160,000 students Cashel-Tipperary has access to 160,000 third level students, 66,500 of whom are studying in colleges that specialise in Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research, Applied Materials, Creative Multimedia, Food Science, Engineering and much more. The District is central to all third-level and fourth-level institutions in the province of Munster with access to Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) campuses in the towns of Clonmel and Thurles and to Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) (PMBRC – Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre) and SEAM – South East Applied Materials. University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology boast 30,000 undergraduates and a number of industry research centres/institutes such as Tyndall National Institute, APC, Nimbus (CIT). 11,000 learners engaged in further education and training The Tipperary Education and Training Board operate programmes at levels 4-5 in the towns of Cashel and Tipperary Linkages with approx. 250 employers in the county for apprenticeships. Over 400 apprentices on programmes within the county College No. of full-time students Tralee Institute of Technology 3,500 Limerick Institute of Technology 6,000 Waterford Institute of Technology 10,000 Cork Institute of Technology 12,000 University College Cork 18,000 University of Limerick 17,000 Total 66,500 Lifestyle Amenities and recreation Cashel-Tipperary is situated in the Golden Vale, an area of Six golf courses and pitch and putt rich green pastureland. There are a wide range of sporting Equestrian and horse racing and leisure activities available, including GAA, golf, rugby Photo by S. Adair Photo by and horse riding. The stunning Galtee, Knockmealdown Outdoor pursuits and the spectacular Glen of Aherlow and Comeragh mountain ranges are a stone’s throw away Watersports on the River Suir for everyone to enjoy. The Cashel region is served by nine primary schools and two secondary schools. Wide range of retail options, boutiques and shopping centres One of its most famous attractions, the Rock of Cashel is a spectacular historical site attracting 250,000 visitors Numerous artisan cafés and award-winning restaurants every year. Cashel also has a wealth of clubs, societies including the internationally recognised ‘Chez Hans’ and cultural amenities on its doorstep. It is home to the Indoor wellness and leisure complexes world famous Ballydoyle Racing and Aidan O’Brien, whose Farmers markets, festivals and craft fairs most recent spectacular success was a top 3 finish in the Prix De L'arc De Triomphe. Cahir Castle Holycross and Hore Abbey City walls and folk village There are nine primary Boxing club, tennis courts, soccer club schools (including Rugby club with three playing fields and pavilion Gaelscoileanna) and five secondary schools. Fully equipped GAA complex Excellent range of community Baileys Hotel, Ballykisteen Hotel, Dundrum House Hotels and privately operated childcare Hotel, Atherloe House Hotel. facilities including pre-schools, Montessori schools, crèches B&Bs A wide range of B&Bs available and playschools. Guest houses O’Briens Cashel Lodge CASHEL-TIPPERARY DISTRICT Thank you Find out more about how we can help you and your organisation relocate to and expand within Tipperary. Tipperary County Council Civic Offices Clonmel Contact: Director of Economic Development t +353 761 06 5000 e [email protected] www.tipperary.ie.