Clonmel/Cahir is Tipperary’s southernmost district. With a population of over 37,000 people and access to a highly skilled workforce, the municipal district of Clonmel/Cahir is home to a host of multinational organizations, which benefit from its global and local access.
This district is at the epicentre of the Irish food sector,
with local producers ABP, C&C, Glenpatrick and Merrys headquartered here. With the development of FDI facilities such as Questum and the Ballingarrane Science and Technology Park, it is also home to a thriving life science
and technology base. Questum houses some innovative high-potential startups (HPSU), which highlight Tipperary’s business diversity. Included in these startups (which span the industrial IT, data management/analytics, pharma/ medical and healthcare sectors) are One Box Vision, VisionID, Covectra and COMITASS.
The district also has enhanced civic and cultural education and training offerings; such as with the planned development of the Kickham Barracks complex.
Links to cities (time)
Dublin (130 mins), Limerick (90 mins), Cork (75 mins), Galway (160 mins), Waterford (60 mins), Belfast (240 mins)
Motorways
M8 Dublin-Cork route from Clonmel (20 mins), Cahir (5 mins)
Airports
Dublin (130 mins), Shannon (95 mins), Cork (75 mins), Waterford (45 mins)
Sea Ports
Rosslare (120 mins), Cork (60 mins), Foynes (150 mins), Waterford (45 mins)
Rail Links
Links to Cork and Dublin through Limerick Junction (50 mins), Thurles (40 mins)
Broadband
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) for fibre broadband
Water
40,000 pe (population equivalent) wastewater processing
Gas Supply
Natural gas
Clonmel has highly competitive rental rates, state of the art business campuses and the availability of brownfield and greenfield sites.
- Ballingarrane Science and Technology Park – 300 acres of a strategic employment zone on the outskirts of Clonmel
- Business Incubation and Development – Clonmel is home to two enterprise and research offerings. Clonmel Business Development Park and Questum, a recently opened enterprise and research centre comprising office, laboratory and training space for emerging companies in the life science and technology sectors
- Supports offered to new industries who locate in appropriately zoned lands
Site Details
| Property | Location | Size |
| Moy Isover | Ardfinnan | 100,000 sq. ft. |
| Fair Oak Foods | Clonmel | Estimated @120,000 sq. ft. |
| Suir Pharma | Clonmel | 50,000 sq. ft. |
| Barlo | Clonmel | 60,000 sq. ft. |
| Ballingarrane Science and Technology Park | Clonmel | 300 acres (143 hectares) |
Commercial/Office Sites
| Location | Annual Rent | Purchase Price |
| Gortnafleur | €10/12 per sq. ft. plus €2 /sq. ft. to cover mgt. charges and rates | N/A |
| Ard Gaoithe | Shell and core retail/warehouse units Size range - 3-10K sq. ft. €3/4 per sq. ft. | Circa €25/30 per sq. ft. |
Tipperary County Council’s development contribution scheme allows for the provision of a reduction for industrial building or light industrial building (including for non-retail warehousing, processing and manufacturing).
Average rent is 37% more affordable than in Dublin
3 bedroom semi in Clonmel/Cahir €700/month
4 bedroom detached in Clonmel/Cahir €800/month
Residential Prices
| House Type | Monthly Rental | Purchase Price | Cork Purchase Price | Dublin Purchase Price |
| 3 bed semi | €700 per month | €135,000 | €206,000 | €344,800 |
| 4 bed detached | €800 per month | €250,000 | €350,000 | €552,000 |
Industrial/Commercial Purchase Prices (indictive only)
| Clonmel | Waterford | Limerick | Cork | Dublin |
| €35 per sq. ft. | €47 per sq. ft. | €52 per sq. ft. | €64 per sq. ft. | €80 per sq. ft. |
With a district population of 37,442,
Clonmel Borough District boasts the availability of a diverse and skilled workforce.
Working from a strong, traditional base, cumulative employment in manufacturing is approximately 4,000 people making it one of the strongest in the country.
935,592 Population within a 60 minute catchment area of Clonmel
570,867 Working population within a 60 minute catchment area of Clonmel
Clonmel has access to 160,000 students with 67,000 3rd level students studying in colleges that specialize in pharmaceutical and molecular biotechnology research, applied materials, creative multimedia and much more.
It is central to all third and fourth level institutions in the province of Munster with access to Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) campuses in Tipperary in the towns of Clonmel and Thurles, Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) (PMBRC – Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre) and SEAM – South East Applied Materials). It also has access to University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology which boasts 30,000 undergraduates and a number of industry research centres/ institutes such as Tyndall National Institute, APC, Nimbus (CIT).
| College | No. of full time students |
| Waterford Institute of Technology | 10,000 |
| Carlow Institute of Technology | 4,000 |
| Limerick Institute of Technology | 6,000 |
| Cork Institute of Technology | 12,000 |
| University College Cork | 18,000 |
| University of Limerick | 17,000 |
| Total | 67,000 |
Clonmel is nestled in the arms of the beautiful Comeragh and Knockmealdown mountain ranges. Nature lovers are spoiled for choice with walking and hiking trails to suit
all fitness levels. The iconic Sliabh ma mBan mountain is situated in Clonmel, made famous in the Tipperary county song and Clonmel is part of Ireland’s Ancient East, offering wonderful heritage sites such as Cahir Castle and Swiss Cottage.
There is also a wide range of social, recreational and leisure facilities such as Clonmel’s Inch Field, Denis Bourke and Mulcahy town parks, while renowned International facilities such as Mount Juliet and Fota Island are all close by.
Amenities and recreation
- River Suir Blueway
- River walk fishing and international slalom kayaking
- Comeragh and Knockmealdown Mountains
- Growing tourism industry
- National horse racing track
- GAA, soccer, hockey and rugby
- Playgrounds, swimming pools
- Art centres, parks and libraries
- A wealth of artisan cafés and restaurants
- Independent and global retail brands
- ‘Clonmel Junction’ and ‘Fair of Cahir’ Festivals
- Great record in Ireland’s Tidiest Towns
- Home to Championship and Parkway Golf Courses
- Festivals: Festival Cluain Meala, Festival Junction, and Festival of Cahir to name just a few
- Close proximity to Glen of Aherlow National Park and cultural trail
There are seven primary schools (including Gaelscoileanna) and four secondary schools.
Excellent range of community and privately operated childcare facilities including pre-schools, Montessori schools, crèches and playschools
| 3 star Rating | Clonmel Park Hotel |
| 4 star Rating | Hotel Minella |
| B&Bs | A wide range of B&Bs available |
| Guest houses | Raheen Guest House |