With commercial property assets available and a substantial development pipeline, Drogheda has many attractive options for international companies. Four important regions offer opportunities for every IDA client. The Northern Cross Route and the Southern environs both span the M1 Motorway, yet are easily accessible to the stunning beachside areas to the north and south of the town.

There is the historical and vibrant Old Town Centre, and the Docklands area which hugs the Boyne river towards Drogheda’s historic port. Drogheda Port is also one of only three EU designated ‘Motorway of the Sea’ core network deepwater ports in Ireland.

Drogheda is a town that is rich in history but young at heart boasting a dynamic, young and highly educated population. Drogheda boasts a population of approximately 78,000 people. 40% of Drogheda's population is between the ages of 20 - 44 providing Drogheda with a comparatively higher economically active population.

Research shows the proportion of Drogheda residents with a bachelor degree or equivalent was higher than the national average translating into a young, skilled and talented workforce.

Indeed, Drogheda is incredibly well-positioned between four nearby universities in central and north Dublin (Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, Technological University Dublin) together with NCI Maynooth to the west and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) to the north.

These institutes provide levels of education from apprenticeship to PhD level ensuring prime access to new graduates and opportunities for continued professional development among employees and management.

In addition to the many universities, there is also the Drogheda Institute of Further Education (DIFE) that offers training and education across a number of disciplines supporting local industry

While third level institutions provide a skilled labour force and opportunities for lifelong learning, they also provide research and development for industry specific areas. DkIT have been active in this through themed research groups.

Similarly, companies based in Drogheda benefit from innovation support and technology transfer such as Bector Dickinson partnering with DCU on biomedical research from its Drogheda operation and State Street collaboration on Financial and Accounting Education programmes.

Drogheda's low cost housing, its vibrant nightlife and retail and restaurant scene, the coastline and the Boyne Valley ensure that the town offers excellent quality of life to international firms and their employees.

Drogheda has recently been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag Accreditation reflecting the high quality and diversity of its nightlife offerings complementing the multiple stunning beaches and walkways at its doorstep.

With greenfield sites zoned and serviced for development and the rental cost of business premises being substantially lower than Dublin, Drogheda is primed for more overseas and indigenous business investment.

With commercial property assets available and a substantial development pipeline, Drogheda has many attractive options for international companies. Four important regions offer opportunities for every IDA client. The Northern Cross Route and the Southern environs both span the M1 Motorway, yet are easily accessible to the stunning beachside areas to the north and south of the town. There is the historical and vibrant Old Town Centre, and the Docklands area which hugs the Boyne river towards Drogheda’s historic port.

The Mill Road and the Gateway Employment Park is a major new development launched in 2019 including two new roads, a business park, and 350 new homes at Mill Road on the southern approach to Drogheda. The project includes a 120,000 square foot office block/commercial development.

Drogheda has earned the reputation of a start-up haven with the launch of its own purpose-built enterprise centre, The Mill Enterprise Centre, in 2014.

Some outstanding IDA companies have chosen Drogheda as their preferred location including Yapstone (fintech), Coca-Cola International Services (Food production), Becton Dickenson & Co (MedTech), Amphenol TCS (ICT), State Street IFS (financial services), Kellton Tech (ICT/outsourcing/aviation), Satir Europe (Infrared cameras), Armac Sysems (aviation), PCI services (pharma).

These firms select Drogheda because of its competitive pricing, availability of talent pool and excellent broadband and transport links.

Drogheda is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Ireland. Passing through its ancient gates a history emerges of sacred sites, battlegrounds, cultural icons and its industrial superiority of times past.

Events such as the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann brought visitors to Drogheda in unprecedented numbers in 2018 and 2019, but tourism is a steadily growing sector for some time with many festivals and events held throughout the year.

Our Lady of Lourdes regional hospital provides acute medical and surgical services as well as maternity services to the catchment area of Louth, Meath and the surrounding hinterland including parts of north county Dublin. It is a significant employer and centre of excellence in health in the region with links to the Royal College of Surgeons.

Drogheda also has a strong cultural community of artists in all art forms who live and work in Drogheda, who create in Droichead and in Highlanes, who are evident throughout the year, from the Fleadh, but also in other annual festivals, Drogheda Arts Festival, running annually in May since 2004, Drogheda Traditional Music Weekend, which is over 25 years old, Leanbh Children’s Festival, running since 2017, and the newly formed PUCA, which crosses over Louth and Meath.

For people that value the outdoors, Drogheda has several Blue Flag beaches close by and is renowned for its stunning Boyne valley walking, archaeology and woodland places not to mention its 3 shopping centres, 2 retail parks, award-winning golf clubs and over 100 Bars and Restaurants to choose from.