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The Cork Region has a number of strategic advantages that continue to be translated into further opportunities for growth and development. Your business will have access to first class transport and travel infrastructure as well as excellent broadband connectivity, not to mention third level institutions for skilled workforce and wold class research and development.
The Cork Region is served by a recently developed Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), which guarantees carriers and clients connecting to some 110km of fibre optic cable, hi-speed broadband connectivity. A large number of telco and broadband providers operate in the area, providing competitive pricing for a range of connectivity solutions.
Cork’s well-integrated transport infrastructure is a key factor in maintaining its competitive business edge.
Following major investment, Cork's infrastructure has been significantly enhanced, with inter-city and commuter trains, an excellent motorway network and a new international airport terminal flying millions of passengers on a wide choice of airlines to 50 destinations worldwide. Major docklands development is also underway. Ferries, passenger and cargo, ensure that Cork is connected by sea to the UK and Europe. Travel and transport by road, rail, air and sea in and out of Cork has never been more convenient.
Investment and development highlights include:
- Cork International Airport complete with €140-million makeover, handled over three million passengers in 2008– with scheduled flights every day to 42 UK and European destinations
- Cork’s deepwater port has been developed into a world-class facility – the country’s natural gateway to Europe and the only port in the country that provides a deep-sea ro-ro service to destinations in Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and West Africa
- The newest fleet of trains in Europe run hourly between Cork and Dublin – and track upgrades will mean the trip will take just over two hours
For more information on relocating to or investing in Cork, email or telephone +353 (0) 21 4317895.
