The case for locating your business in a Gaeltacht region is overwhelming.

We have the workforce
Ireland has the fastest-growing population in the European Union. Our workforce is young, skilled and highly-educated with over half of all third-level students studying business, technology or computer related subjects.

We have the commitment
The pro-business attitude of successive Governments has created a favourable operating environment for business and industry. A maximum of 12.5 per cent corporation tax applies for manufacturing industry. This is fixed to the year 2010 and has been guaranteed by the Government with the agreement of the European Commission.

We can provide the finance
Údarás na Gaeltachta provides an attractive financial package for new and expanding businesses. This includes grants for equipment, building, training and marketing. An tÚdarás assists prospective investors through all stages of start-up, from location identification to help with recruitment, training and legal requirements. An tÚdarás also has available a portfolio of modern industrial buildings, offices and sites.

We have access to Europe
As a member of the EU since 1973 Ireland offers an established, stable, national economy and infrastructure, together with excellent services and tariff-free access to the vast European Union market of almost 500 million people

The business is here
A combination of modern sectors and traditional industries flourish in the Gaeltacht and a diverse range of businesses have already chosen to establish here. These include:

From small craft industries to companies employing hundreds of people, all sizes of enterprises have found a home in the Gaeltacht and have come from many countries, including: