The Atlantic Way - A Dynamic Region & Superb Quality of Life

The Atlantic Way Region, with a population of over one million people, is a prime international investment and lifestyle location situated along Ireland’s western corridor.

The major growth sectors in the Region include Information Communication Technology (ICT), Life Sciences, Logistics, Aviation/Aerospace, Engineering, Green Technologies and internationally Traded Services.
 

Key features of Atlantic Way include:

• Strategic global location between East and West.
• Direct access to the European market of close to 800 million people.
• Access to global markets via a network of international airports and sea ports. Shannon Airport also has full pre-clearance facilities, for U.S. bound passengers, which save travelling time
• Proven track record as a beachhead for investment from Europe and the U.S.
• Low tax & strong supports: Low government tax regime on corporate profits (only 12.5%); generous government incentives and grants for R& D and other activities e.g. employment, training and capital grants; and, extensive assistance from state agencies including the Industrial Development Authority and Enterprise Ireland.
• A vibrant indigenous business sector.                 
• A young, highly educated and flexible workforce. Over 35% of the Region’s population are under the age of 25 and over 40,000 students attend 3rd-level colleges in the Region.
• Excellent IT skills and infrastructure.
• An advanced telecommunications infrastructure, with state-of-the-art optical networks and international connectivity.
• A thriving research, development and innovation sector, with strong Government support for productive collaboration between industry and academia.
• A strong legal framework for development, exploitation and protection of Intellectual Property rights.
• The 100km deepwater Shannon Estuary which can accommodate the largest unitised cargo ships in the world.
• World-class tourist attractions and activities, ranging from the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Connemara regions, the Atlantic coastline and River Shannon to golfing, equestrian, watersports and other amenities.
• Great quality of life (attractions, activities, entertainments, easy congestion-free travel, fresh air and open spaces)
• Vibrant Cities, Towns and Villages including the Gateway cities of Limerick/Shannon and Galway.
• A welcoming community (the friendliness of the people is still the most remarked upon feature of those who choose to live and work here).