Testimonials
From AgriTech, FinTech and so much more, this is an already well-established, thriving business community with several entreprise successes based in the area. Please read on as some of our existing business community share their invaluable insight as to why they choose to live and work in this very special place, The Blackwater Valley Economic Development Zone.
- Located 220Km from Dublin; 60km to Cork and 68km to Waterford with average drive times of 160, 53 and 60 minutes respectively.
- 72,231 people living within 30 minute drive
- 12,454 people within a 30 minute drive have undertaken vocational and/or other training including 6,613 at degree level or higher.
- 80% progression rate to 3rd level education from students of Blackwater Community School (775 pupils) in Lismore.
- €19,416 per person disposable income. Waterford ( 69.24) outscores the Cost of Living nationally (75.91) and that of” Waterford outscores the quality of Life nationally Dublin (77.69) and Cork (75.16) Numbeo Cost of Living Index
- €228,078 average asking price for residential housing. Waterford (176.01) outscores the Quality of Life nationally (153.53) and that of Dublin (137.27) and Cork (169.20) – Numbeo Quality of Life Index.
- Over 200km of walking and cycling routes and trails.
TQS Integration
TQS Integration was formed in 1999 specializing in real-time data management and analytics across the globe.
DGS Aeroparts
I have recently set up a small manufacturing business in beautiful West Waterford, and at the same time moved to the area, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions I have made.
Clinigen Ireland
Clinigen Ireland is a Pharma company based in the Blackwater Valley for the past 14 years, it is now part of the global Clinigen Group.
The Lismore Food Company
The Lismore Food Company is located in the heart of the Blackwater Valley and we could not imagine a better location for us as a business and for our employees.
CIL Precision
We love being based in vibrant and beautiful West Waterford, where we have provided 50 highly skilled jobs and enjoyed the support of the local business and social community for 40 years.
Denn Feeds
Denn’s have been manufacturing Animal Feed, processing cereals and supplying farming inputs for over thirty years from our site in Cappoquin.
Tallow Training and Enterprise Centre
Tallow Training and Enterprise Centre based in Tallow in West Waterford is engaged in the provision of education and training in the community and the surrounding areas.
Villierstown Education & Culture Project CLG (VECP)
Villierstown Education & Culture Project CLG (VECP) currently operates in the areas of Education and Tourism.
MONERE Development Services
As founder of MONERE Development Services, we feel very fortunate to be working here in the Blackwater Valley. We are based in the Cappoquin Business Park where we enjoy peace, quiet and warmth in our office.
