Located just outside Dublin City in the heart of South Dublin County, Grange Castle Business Park has is now a premier destination for global enterprise. Offering best-in-class infrastructure, access to a highly skilled workforce, and a strong quality-of-life, the region is gaining recognition as a strategic hub for foreign direct investment in Ireland.

At the centre of this growth is Grange Castle Business Park, a purpose-built, future-focused environment designed to support high-value sectors including technology, biopharma, and advanced manufacturing. Backed by progressive planning, local authority support, and proximity to Ireland’s capital, Grange Castle provides the ideal foundation for ambitious companies looking to scale, innovate, and lead from Europe.

A location designed expansion

Just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre, Grange Castle Business Park has excellent transport links, pro-enterprise governance, and access to a growing talent pool. The park provides an ideal platform for scaling high-value operations.

Grange Castle is home to fully serviced sites, enabling companies to accelerate development timelines. A standout example is Dublin Fields, a €26.4 million, state-of-the-art production facility recently approved by South Dublin County Council. Once complete, it will offer over 800,000 sq ft of flexible space, including six purpose-built buildings housing 11 internal sound stages and premium office environments. Set to become one of Europe’s largest film and television production campuses, Dublin Fields is expected to generate more than 2,000 on-site jobs and support thousands more across the regional economy.

This major investment is part of a broader vision for the region. According to the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, the area is preparing for significant population growth, projecting an increase of up to 46,500 new residents by 2028, and 80,000 by 2040. This demographic expansion is matched by investment in transport, housing, utilities, and community assets, ensuring businesses can scale in tandem with a future-ready population.

Home to global industry leaders

Grange Castle Business Park is a magnet for multinational investment, serving as a base for some of the world’s most influential companies across ICT, biopharma, advanced manufacturing, and data infrastructure. The park is home to two of the world’s top three IT companies, four of the top global R&D investors, and two of the top 20 pharmaceutical leaders, a testament to its strategic importance.

Google

A cornerstone of Google’s EMEA operations, Grange Castle has been home to the company’s data infrastructure since 2014. With a €150 million expansion announced in 2018, Google’s total investment in Irish data centres now exceeds €500 million, contributing to an overall €1 billion capital investment in Ireland since 2003. The facility plays a critical role in delivering core services, including Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps, across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Pfizer

In 2022, Pfizer announced a €1.2 billion investment in its Grange Castle site, marking the largest expansion project in its Irish history. The development will double the site’s biologics manufacturing capacity, create 400-500 new jobs, and support critical therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, internal medicine, and rare diseases. Completion is expected by 2027.

Takeda

Takeda selected Grange Castle in 2004 for its first Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facility outside Japan and has since scaled significantly. Today, the company operates three integrated facilities, including one of Ireland’s most advanced biotechnology plants. In 2022, Takeda launched Ireland’s first stem cell therapy manufacturing centre, backed by a €36.4 million investment. Of its 1,000+ Irish workforce, approximately 900 are based at Grange Castle.

Microsoft

Microsoft has invested over €1 billion in its expansive Grange Castle campus, including two state-of-the-art data centres spanning 605,000 sq. ft. and a central office hub. The site supports over 130 permanent roles, along with hundreds of construction and operational positions. The company is also developing a €100 million, 170MW on-site gas-powered backup plant to ensure energy resilience for future data infrastructure.

An investor-ready location

Strategically positioned in South Dublin, Grange Castle Business Park offers access to both domestic and international markets. Just 10km from Dublin City Centre and under 30 minutes by car, the park benefits from multi-modal connectivity that supports global business operations and daily commuting alike.

Located only 3km from the M50, with direct access to the N4 (west) and N7 (south) corridors, businesses have links to Ireland’s motorway network. Dublin Airport, a major hub for transatlantic and European routes, is also within 30 minutes, providing vital access for executive travel, supply chain logistics, and corporate mobility.

The 8.5km Grand Canal Greenway offers a traffic-free cycling and walking route into Dublin, while upcoming upgrades through DART+ and enhanced bus services are set to further strengthen regional accessibility and workforce mobility.

Beyond logistics, the surrounding area delivers an attractive lifestyle, including:

• Liffey Valley Shopping Centre – One of Ireland’s retail destinations, featuring 80+ stores, dining options, cinema, and fitness facilities.
• Clondalkin Village – A heritage-rich town centre with cafés, libraries, historical walking routes, and the Round Tower Visitor Centre.
• 12th Lock – A scenic canal-side precinct being redeveloped as a destination for leisure and waterside dining.

South Dublin also stands out for its collaborative enterprise ecosystem. The region is supported by the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin as well as IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, creating a joined-up support structure for businesses at every stage of growth.

The Synergy Centre at TU Dublin’s Tallaght campus acts as a launchpad for early-stage innovation, and a growing portfolio of community initiatives is creating cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange.

This integrated approach to infrastructure, investment, and innovation is paying off. Dublin is now ranked #1 in Europe for Economic Potential and #3 for Business Friendliness by fDi Intelligence, and South Dublin is fast emerging as one of Ireland’s most investor-ready counties.

A skilled talent pipeline

South Dublin offers businesses access to an expanding workforce. According to the 2022 Census, over 137,100 people were employed across the area, with a labour force participation rate of 63%, notably higher than the national average of 61%.

The region also benefits from a strong flow of emerging talent. Nearly 11,000 third-level students currently commute from South Dublin. With direct links to leading institutions such as TU Dublin-Tallaght Campus, UCD, TCD and Maynooth University, businesses can tap into a consistent pipeline of highly educated graduates across science, technology, engineering, life sciences, and business disciplines.

Upcoming urban developments in Clonburris, Adamstown, and surrounding neighbourhoods continue to receive investment from the Irish government, and will further expand the residential base, bringing with them new amenities, transport links, and talent pools.

Combined with excellent infrastructure and enterprise supports, South Dublin is ideally positioned to supply the skilled workforce needed to support the next wave of high-value investment and innovation.