Infrastructure & Services
Boyle & Co. Roscommon, Ireland

Boyle and Roscommon's location, infrastructure, business support structures and resources make it an ideal location to invest, work and live.

Boyle by Air

• Galway Airport - 110km
• Ireland West Knock Airport - 60km
• Sligo Airport – 40 km
• Dublin Airport - 170km
• Shannon Airport - 168km

Boyle by Road

• Excellent transport links and road connections make Boyle and Roscommon accessible from Dublin in 2 hours and Sligo and Athlone in less than one hour.

Boyle by Rail

Boyle is on the main Dublin/ Sligo rail line with 5 train services per day. Roscommon is on the Dublin/Galway and Dublin/Westport rail lines.

• 3 railway lines all with connectivity to Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Athlone

Roscommon, often described as 'the heart of undiscovered Ireland', is a vibrant inland
county situated right in the centre of Ireland.

The County boasts a charming history, an increasing population, good amenities and restaurants, an abundance of green space and friendly people with an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which make Roscommon an excellent choice as a place to live or invest.

Strategically well located, Boyle has modern primary road and rail networks that connect it – east and west, north and south – to all the major cities and towns in Ireland.

All of the major County towns are within a two hour drive of no less than five international and regional airports.

Substantial investment in infrastructure has provided Boyle and Roscommon with all the important support structures for industrial and business activity.

With an increasing number of talented people moving from Dublin to work in the Midwest, the county has a successful history of creating new and quality employment in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, engineering, professional services & public services (Land Registry Department, General Registry Office).

In summary, Boyle and Roscommon's central location, infrastructure, business support structures and resources make it an ideal location in which to invest, work and live.

Location Facts

Whether a small start up enterprise or a major multinational firm Boyle and Roscommon is the ideal place for business to thrive. In terms of Business Support, Roscommon has organisations and experts to help you whatever stage you are at in your business, starting out, exploring the idea, well established and looking to explore ideas for growth
or looking to innovate.

Roscommon County Council

Supporting all industry from micro to macro in the county Roscommon County Council and other development agencies will work with any company/investor to tailor location solutions to meet your needs.

Roscommon County Enterprise Board

Supporting Micro Enterprise in Roscommon
Some of the services and supports available through Roscommon CEB are:

• Feasibility Study Grants, offering up to 60% of the eligible feasibility study cost,
  subject to a maximum of €6,350
• Capital Grants, offering up to 50% of the eligible cost of fixed assets, subject to a
  maximum of €75,000
• Employment Grants, offering up to €7,500 per new job created, subject to a grant limit
  of €75,000 per project.

IDA

Supporting Foreign Direct Investment in Roscommon. In its role of supporting FDI, the IDA offers a number of financial incentives to businesses locating in Roscommon in the form of grants and tax incentives including Employment, Research & Development (R&D),Training and Capital Grants for any foreign company willing to invest or expand in Ireland.

Enterprise Ireland

Supporting Small to Medium Enterprise (SME’s) in Roscommon. Whether a new technology or high technology start up project, a business looking to explore and research a business idea or a business looking to grow through exports, Enterprise Ireland Mid West region has a number of grants and funding programmes available to businesses situating in Roscommon.

Western Development Commission

Supporting Industry in the Western Region

The Western Development Commission, a statutory body promoting economic and social development in Roscommon provides excellent business support in the form of Investment Funds to Enterprise within or locating to the County.

Westbic

Stimulating Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the West. WESTBIC provides a range of innovation services to value added start ups, and knowledge-based, early-stage enterprise. Services include training, market research, marketing planning, business development, advice/counseling, strategic planning, financial planning and access to finance.

Broadband internet access

For businesses of all sizes, the Internet is an essential communication medium for keeping in touch with colleagues, customers and suppliers. It has also become an essential tool for research, and for business promotion and development. Within the past few years the Internet has changed the world of work, and it will continue to be a platform for innovation and change into the future.
High speed quality internet access is available throughout Roscommon with currently more than 85% of the county having access to broadband services.
A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) has been rolled out in the key business and commercial urban areas of Roscommon, Monksland/Athlone and Cortober/Carrick on Shannon. Approval has also been given for future MAN roll outs in Boyle and Castlerea.

Energy,water and gas supply

An efficient, resilient energy infrastructure, a quality water supply and waste water infrastructure are key requirements for regional business development.
Reliable power supply, capable of meeting increasing demand is also essential to any economic development.
Roscommon scores excellently on fulfilling all of these requirements with a County power supply capable of accommodating many types of new industry, even those with a heavy demand for energy, and ready access to gas supply.
The development of the water augmentation and treatment schemes and the water supply scheme ensures that Roscommon’s water services are of the highest standard and quality.

Education

A well educated workforce is a key consideration for any business looking to locate in an area or region. From primary education right up to third level access, quality education is second to none in Roscommon.

The County boasts 94 primary schools including one Gaelscoil and 10 second level schools as well as a wide variety of pre school and Montessori education facilities. Students of our County schools enjoy excellent pupil teacher ratios - on average 16.4 - and easy access to a choice of schools.

Accessibility to Third Level Education in all major disciplines - Engineering, IT, Science Humanities and Business - both within the County and in surrounding Counties is also excellent.

Boyle’s Higher Education Centre offers a number of third level courses and, due to Boyle and Roscommon’s central location, students have easy access to five 3rd level facilities including NUI Galway, Athlone Institute of Technology and the GMIT Campuses in Galway and Castlebar.

In addition, no less than four Research and Innovation centres are located within 1 hour of Boyle and Roscommon, in Galway, Sligo, Athlone, Castlebar. There are also three FAS training centres in the region and a number of Adult Education
Facilities available at Roscommon VEC.

Work / Life Balance

In Boyle and Roscommon you can work to live. The county has a safe, clean environment, a variety of recreational activities and excellent quality of life.
With no traffic congestion, no tolls and no tailbacks to contend with, over 75 % of people working in Roscommon county spend less than 30 minutes travelling to work. Shorter and less stressful travel times to and from work means more time to unwind and enjoy life with friends and family.

And when it comes to relaxing by whatever means you choose, be that shopping, eating out, on the golf course, at the races, boating or simply enjoying the countryside, Boyle and Roscommon has any amount of leisure pursuits available on its doorstep.

The County’s leisure centres and public parks provide loads of incentive to keep fit and healthy, or for those seeking cultural entertainment, the various Arts centres offers a varied programme of cultural events.

As a shopping location, Roscommon has grown rapidly in recent years and now boasts almost all international retail multiples and many new shopping centres as well as a plethora of interesting boutiques and shops.

With one of the lowest crime rates in Ireland, both urban and rural, and a reputation for pride in its Tidy Towns, Roscommon is also an ideal place to raise a family in a safe and healthy environment. All of the County towns offer well maintained local parks and safe play areas.

Quality housing at good value prices in Roscommon also help to make the County an ideal place to work and live.

Local Heritage

Rich in heritage and surrounded with some of the most scenic waterway scenery in Ireland, Boyle and Roscommon boasts a strong and rapidly growing Tourism industry.
With an international trend towards eco tourism and “greener” holidays we are ideally positioned to capitalise on this growing market opportunity.
The beautiful Roscommon countryside is ideal for cycling and walking trips. The County is also an ideal base for fishing and golfing breaks or simply for discovering the authentic side of Ireland, where people still make time to chat to friends and visitors alike in convivial local surroundings.

The town of Boyle is home to one of Ireland’s principal lakeside attractions, Lough Key Forest Park, which offers a tree top walk, ring forts, cruising, fishing, a bog-garden, an old ice-house, picnic grounds and a fully-serviced caravan and camping site. Herds of deer wander freely through the park.

The County has strong musical connections as home to the world famous Percy French and O Carolan.

Strokestown Park House, and its world famous famine museum, Hodson Bay, Cruachan Ai, King House and Arigna Mines are just some of the many other touristic gems to be found within the borders of County Roscommon.