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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 progress

Once a historic port, the Dublin Docklands has evolved into one of Europe’s most sophisticated business districts. Encompassing the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), North Wall Quay, and Grand Canal Dock, this strategically located area has emerged as a top destination for foreign direct investment. The district is now home to leading global firms in finance, technology, and professional services, many of which have established their European headquarters in the heart of Dub

Positioned in the centre of Fingal, just minutes from Dublin Airport and north of the capital, the Swords Business District has evolved into one of Ireland’s most dynamic commercial locations. Over the past two decades, the town has nearly doubled in size, reflecting its strong population growth, economic momentum, and long-term potential. Now recognised as a rising hub for foreign direct investment (FDI), Swords offers connectivity, infrastructure, and scalability. Anchored by commercial centres such as Airside Retail Park and Airside Business Park, the district continues to attract both international en

In the heart of Dublin 7, SPADE is more than just a shared kitchen space; it is a beacon of support for food and beverage start-ups. Located within the historic St. Paul’s Church, SPADE has nurtured culinary entrepreneurs for 30 years, significantly impacting the Dublin and Irish food and beverage scene. Having undergone significant development last year, supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City, Enterprise Ireland, and DCC’s Economic Development Office, SPADE is now better equipped to support a greater number of food businesses. The facility includes a state-of-the-art shared kitchen f

Women in business come from a diverse array of backgrounds, personalities and approaches. Women in Business Networks provide a forum for these entrepreneurs to come together and learn from each other. We checked in with the Dublin City Local Enterprise Office (DCLEO) Women in Business Network and met some inspirational members. Kate O’Moore – MAKER Creative Kate O’Moore’s dive into entrepreneurship came in 2016 when she established her graphic design practice MAKER Creative. She previously worked in advertising.

The business owners in George’s Street Arcade are a diverse bunch, coming from the likes of Nepal, Poland, France and Venezuela. We meet some of them to learn about what brought them to one of Dublin’s best markets. How business is done at George’s Street Arcade The much-loved George’s Street Arcade is more than just a quick way to get to Drury Street. It is a living breathing illustration of integration from all over the world, under one uniquely Dublin roof. As Dublin.ie approached the green gates, it noticed an impeccably dressed lady with a blossom i

The second annual Dublin Startup Week, which took place from October 21st – 25th 2019, was a celebration of the city’s innovation and startup ecosystem. With five days of networking events, keynotes, panels and workshops – all free of charge – the event was aimed at future, current, and repeat startup founders. Find out more at dublinstartupweek.com Next up in this mini-series, we meet Natalie Novick, another of the event’s track captains. Natalie Novick is a University of California San Diego PhD student who now resides in Edinburgh. Sh

The second annual Dublin Startup Week, which took place from October 21st – 25th 2019, was a celebration of the city’s innovation and startup ecosystem. With five days of networking events, keynotes, panels and workshops – all free of charge – the event was aimed at future, current, and repeat startup founders. Find out more at dublinstartupweek.com First up in this mini-series, we meet Colin Keogh, one of the event’s leading lights. David R Pollard, Gene Murphy and Colin Keogh are founders and organisers of Startup Week Dublin. Keogh is also