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Kilkenny and Abbey Quarter, an exciting location for companies setting up or re-locating in Ireland

Offices at Abbey Quarter


Abbey Quarter offers exceptional Grade A offices at The Brewhouse and Building 7 (coming soon). Here, your business can enjoy all the benefits of contemporary office spaces while being immersed in centuries of history. Join many high-calibre companies across a number of sectors that already call Kilkenny their home.

The Brewhouse

The Brewhouse

Completed

The Brewhouse at Abbey Quarter is a modern, Grade A office building that retains features from its 300-year-old heritage as a brewery, mixed with a Bauhaus style of architecture. The building comprises 12 fully-let units across 3 floors with a total of 4500 sq.m. NIA.

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Building 7
Building 7
Building 7

Building 7

Coming Soon

Planning permission is already in place for the next office building on the Abbey Quarter site (marked as Building 7 on the map). This building will be of a similar size and quality to the existing Brewhouse Building.

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Kilkenny, where business succeeds


Kilkenny is a central location in the heart of Ireland with a proven capacity to attract outstanding talent. The city’s population now exceeds 100,000, with more than half a million people within a 60 km radius. Kilkenny offers some of the lowest commute times in the country and is just 90 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Talent


Great people are hard to find and even harder to keep. With a reputation for attracting exceptional talent, Kilkenny is the place where your business can succeed.

Kilkenny has…

  • Two campuses of the South East Technological University (SETU) are within 40 minutes with a student population of more than 17,000 – two new courses were awarded in 2024 – Veterinary Studies and Pharmacy
  • A buzzing entrepreneurial culture with startups, large indigenous businesses, and high-profile FDI located in the city and county. The region has a culture and ecosystem of innovation, with numerous industry-led clusters such as Financial Services and Engineering
  • A dedicated Local Enterprise Office supporting job creation and innovation
  • An Economic Development team supports the business community and works with national agencies to attract inward investment, both indigenously and through FDI
  • A lifestyle and affordability that encourages young people to study and stay in the South East
  • A large catchment area of approximately half a million people within a 30-minute radius

Great Location


If your business depends on a central location that works for your employees and customers – Kilkenny is the place for you.

Kilkenny is…

  • A cosmopolitan city with a rich medieval heritage and national award winners in Tidy Towns, Entente Florale, and National Enterprise Towns.
  • A creative hotspot and home to the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, Heritage Council, Cartoon Saloon, Lighthouse Studios, and Grennan Mill Craft School, and a new school of jewellery in Thomastown
  • Home to a thriving food culture with an abundance of gourmet eateries, including Michelin-star restaurants.
  • One of only five regions worldwide designated as a World Craft City and Region and home to the Made in Kilkenny Group – madeinkilkenny.ie
  • The City of Festivals with world-renowned festivals such as the Kilkenny Arts Festival, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival and Kilkenomics
  • Kilkenny’s reputation in the commercial, civic, social, design, and sporting arenas has been achieved through hard work, determination, and a respect for history, heritage, and tradition
A beautiful view at a cherry blossom sakura tree in the Kilkenny Castle Park, Ireland in springtime

A History of Success


Kilkenny is…

  • Kilkenny is home to a large number of global businesses that are leaders in the financial services, life sciences, and manufacturing industries, including Tirlan, State Street, UPMC, and Abbott.
  • Headquarters of Irish companies such as Glanbia, CluneTech, and FBD Insurance
  • The birthplace of our own start-ups such as Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon, Ireland’s largest financial intermediary LoanItt, and Lighthouse Studios



Some of our key sectors and employers:

ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING

ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING

Engineering firms from a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, process, steel fabric, mechanical, civil, and more, have already made large investments in Kilkenny. These businesses were drawn to the area because of its exceptional global connectivity and ability to attract elite talent.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Kilkenny has already attracted significant investment from leading financial services companies such as State Street International, CluneTech, Carne and Bank of Ireland. Cyber security, risk and compliance are all to the fore of tech industries and are also establishing a strong presence in Kilkenny

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HEALTHCARE AND PHARMA

HEALTHCARE AND PHARMA

Kilkenny is home to some of the top medical industry companies with further investment committed over the next few years. These companies were attracted by a location offering global connectivity and a strong talent pool. Companies like VHI Healthcase, UPMC and most recently Abbott are leading the way in Healthcare and Life Science

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INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Kilkenny is a hub for innovative tech companies, offering high-quality talent, investment opportunities, and excellent infrastructure. Supported by the government’s economic agenda, Kilkenny hosts global tech organizations and start-ups in cyber security. The vibrant entrepreneurial culture fosters a strong start-up community for sharing experiences and making connections.

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AGRI TECH

AGRI TECH

Kilkenny has a long established agri-sector with major companies operating in the county including Tirlan, formally Glanbia, Connolly’s RED MILLS and Beotanics, complemented by an emerging artisan food producer base of approximately 40 micro and medium sized food producers.

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CRAFT & DESIGN, ANIMATION

CRAFT & DESIGN, ANIMATION

Kilkenny, home to the Design & Craft Council of Ireland, Grennan Mill Craft School, and Sessions House Jewellery School, is the heart of Ireland’s design and craft sector. With Kilkenny Design established over 50 years ago, the city boasts a rich craft heritage. Kilkenny-based, multi-award-nominated Cartoon Saloon and Lighthouse Studios have made a significant mark in the international animation industry.


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Connectivity


Home to Ireland’s nearest multi-modal port to Europe along with some of the shortest commute times in Ireland


Kilkenny is the closest city to Dublin, just 90 minutes from Dublin Airport via the M9 Motorway. Cork and Shannon airports are both within a 120 min drive.

The city is well connected with daily commuter rail services and Bus Express Services. It is strategically linked to Ireland’s five other cities – Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, and Galway – thanks to quality infrastructure via road and rail.

Located in South County Kilkenny, Belview Port is the nearest Irish multi-modal port to mainland Europe.

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RAIL


8x/day

Kilkenny – Dublin

90 min

7x/day

Kilkenny – Waterford

40 min

IrishRail.ie for further information

BUS


To Dublin

15 buses daily (105-minute journey) via JJ Kavanagh and Dublin Coach.


To Cork

Up to 9 buses daily

To Waterford

+15 buses daily


Kilkenny City Bus Service

Operates daily from 07:00-22:30

City Direct
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Belview Port

  • The nearest Irish multi-modal port to mainland Europe
  • Located in South Kilkenny, just 4 miles from Waterford City, the port at Belview is the nearest Irish multi-modal port to mainland Europe
  • Currently home to 23 businesses with more than 600 employees


portofwaterford.com for further information

Kilkenny Going Green


Kilkenny businesses are going green – see some of the fantastic initiatives already achieved in businesses throughout the county.

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