Irelands North West City Region - Investment
Centered around the dynamic Derry-Letterkenny City Region, Ireland North West stands as a premier investment hub for global businesses looking to access both UK and EU markets. The North West City Region (NWCR) comprises Donegal County Council Area and Derry City and Strabane District Council Area. The region, with a combined population of 317,840, is the fourth largest urban cluster on the island of Ireland. With its thriving business environment, ease of doing business, and abundant talent pool, our region offers an exciting proposition for investment and growth. As a cross-border region with a unique strategic location, Ireland North West provides businesses with unparalleled stability and options, making it the location of choice for establishing and expanding operations. Investors can rely on the region’s strong foundation, firmly rooted in both the UK and EU, to make informed and secure decisions for the future.
Centered around the dynamic Derry-Letterkenny City Region, Ireland North West stands as a premier investment hub for global businesses looking to access both UK and EU markets. The North West City Region (NWCR) comprises Donegal County Council Area and Derry City and Strabane District Council Area.
The region, with a combined population of 317,840, is the fourth largest urban cluster on the island of Ireland. With its thriving business environment, ease of doing business, and abundant talent pool, our region offers an exciting proposition for investment and growth.
As a cross-border region with a unique strategic location, Ireland North West provides businesses with unparalleled stability and options, making it the location of choice for establishing and expanding operations. Investors can rely on the region’s strong foundation, firmly rooted in both the UK and EU, to make informed and secure decisions for the future.
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PREFACE<br />
WELCOME TO IRELAND’S NORTH WEST CITY REGION<br />
Centered around the dynamic Derry-Letterkenny <strong>City</strong> <strong>Region</strong>, Ireland <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>West</strong> stands as a premier investment hub for global businesses looking to<br />
access both UK and EU markets. The <strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Region</strong> (NWCR) comprises<br />
Donegal County Council Area and Derry <strong>City</strong> and Strabane District Council Area.<br />
The region, with a combined population of 317,840, is the fourth largest urban<br />
cluster on the island of Ireland. With its thriving business environment, ease<br />
of doing business, and abundant talent pool, our region offers an exciting<br />
proposition for investment and growth.<br />
As a cross-border region with a unique strategic location, Ireland <strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong><br />
provides businesses with unparalleled stability and options, making it the<br />
location of choice for establishing and expanding operations. Investors can rely<br />
on the region’s strong foundation, firmly rooted in both the UK and EU, to make<br />
informed and secure decisions for the future.<br />
JOHN KELPIE<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE DERRY<br />
CITY AND STRABANE<br />
DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Region</strong> is not just accessible and well-connected; it is<br />
also renowned for its business-friendly environment and robust support for<br />
relocation or expansion. Our world-class education system guarantees a highcaliber<br />
talent pipeline, producing a workforce that is not only highly educated<br />
but also innovative, creative, and loyal.<br />
The region’s track record speaks for itself, with international companies like<br />
Vertiv, Tata Consultancy Services, AXA, Fujitsu, RANDOX, FinTrU, Seagate,<br />
DuPont, Optum, Zeus, Abbott, OneSource Virtual, Allstate, and Terex Corporation<br />
already thriving here. These companies are gaining competitive advantages by<br />
operating in Ireland <strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong>, reaping the benefits of our strategic location<br />
and supportive ecosystem.<br />
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE<br />
DONEGAL COUNTY<br />
COUNCIL<br />
What sets Ireland <strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong> apart is the strength of its partnerships. A<br />
collaborative approach with government and local stakeholders ensures your<br />
company receives the support it needs to grow and integrate successfully into<br />
the business community. Our unique location, talented workforce, and special<br />
partnership arrangements, combined with significant cost and quality-of-life<br />
benefits, make Ireland <strong>North</strong> <strong>West</strong> a clear and compelling choice for investment.<br />
A REGION OF INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY<br />
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