Kilkenny City currently has a number of diverse overseas and indigenous companies covering a variety of manufacturing and international services activities.

 

Local Authorities: 730

Glanbia: 690 (in Kilkenny)

Statestreet International: 280

Banking 365: 250

VHI Healthcare: 250

Diageo: 250 (staff & contractors)

Cathal Smyth, General Manager of State Street International, recently stated that the multinational selected Kilkenny to locate their almost 300-strong regional office because of access to a “good population base and close to pools of labour in Carlow, Clonmel and Waterford”. (The Irish Times)

 

Kilkenny’s strong spirit of entrepreneurship is reflected in the rich diversity of indigenous and micro enterprises providing sustainable employment throughout the City & County.  Kilkenny’s progressive business community has created great networking associations and is supported by a number of pro-active business development organisations, including:

South-East Region: 526,861

40 mile radius: 434,205

Source: Census 2006

 

Kilkenny City population: 26,501

Kilkenny County population: 87,558

Population in Kilkenny increased by 9% (2002-2006)

30% of the population is aged between 25-44 yrs.

20% of the Kilkenny workforce is at Employer/Own account worker level

Source: Census 2006

More people are moving to Kilkenny, especially re-locating from Dublin, for improved quality of life, great hospitality, a wealth of arts and cultural activities, a clean environment and excellent educational facilities.

 

A burgeoning population segment in Kilkenny is the "Re-Locators", people in their early-twenties to mid-forties, who telework from home using the internet or have started their own business. While several large multinationals are located here, Kilkenny is also a hub for small entrepreneurs, employing 3-4 people. A recent survey of residential property found that over 50% of sales in one area was to re-locators, either returning to Kilkenny or choosing to move here from Dublin/Kildare.

 

Centrally located in the south-east region, Kilkenny City is hugely popular among the local/regional population and visitors alike. Firmly established as a desirable destination to do business and to be entertained, it is the logical choice when planning your event. A vibrant city by day and night, when your official business is complete, you can choose from a wide range of options for activities and entertainment, any time of the year. Sourcing accommodation will not pose a problem as, with an extensive provision of accommodation, from 5-star hotels to self-catering, you will find something in Kilkenny to suit all budgets.

 

Choose Kilkenny – A medieval city brimming with contemporary practice.

 

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