Templemore-Thurles District

Located in the eastern part of County Tipperary, the Templemore Thurles Municipal District has three towns within its precinct – Thurles, Templemore and Roscrea. Thurles, to the south of the district is 5 km (3 miles) from the M8 (Cork–Dublin) motorway. Roscrea is beside the M7 (Limerick–Dublin) motorway to the north of the County and Templemore is equidistant to both the M7 and M8 motorways – providing a 1-hour catchment population of 803,726.

The historic town of Thurles, deep in the heart of County Tipperary, is a thriving commercial and business centre. Thurles is a fantastic place in which to live and work, nestling in the Suir river valley, bounded by the Silvermines Mountains and the rolling Slievedaragh Hills. The mild climate and the waters of the River Suir have combined to produce some of the finest agricultural land in the world in this District.

While a central location in Ireland offers many advantages to business, it is equally attractive to anyone seeking a lifestyle where city-type congestion is non-existent, housing is affordable and the way of life is attractive to business people of all ages and stages in life.

Links to cities (time)
Dublin (100 mins), Limerick (70 mins), Cork (1 hour),
Galway (130 mins), Waterford (80 mins), Belfast
(190 mins)

Motorways
M8 Dublin–Cork route from Thurles (10 mins)
M7 Dublin–Limerick route from Roscrea (5 mins )

Airports
Cork (1 hour), Dublin (1.5 hours), Shannon (1.5 hours)

Sea Ports
Rosslare (2.5 hours), Cork (1.5 hours), Foynes (2.5 hours)

Rail Links
Intercity links to Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway
through Thurles and Templemore

Broadband
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) for fibre broadband

Water
40,000 pe (population equivalent) wastewater processing

Occupying a central location in Ireland with easy access to motorways, airports, and ports, the Templemore-Thurles Municipal District offers highly competitive rental rates, state-of-the-art business campuses, greenfield sites and a diverse range of property solutions to meet the needs of new or expanding firms.

• Roscrea Business and Innovation Park is “one of the
  foremost sites available in Ireland for foreign direct
  investment“ according to IDA Ireland. A 26-acre fully
  serviced park offering potential for some 225,000 sq. ft.
  (20,900 sq. m.) of manufacturing, service and office space
  adjacent to the M7 motorway.
• Lisheen Mine Site at Moyne, Thurles is a large scale
  industrial site spanning 1,125 acres strategically located
  on the M8 motorway with its own electrical sub-station,
  water supply/treatment plant, industrial buildings,
  facilities, office block and car parks.
• Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre on the Limerick
  Institute of Technology Campus is a 10,000 sq. ft.
  community enterprise centre offering a mix of office,
  training and meeting room facilities backed by business
  supports to meet the needs of the knowledge sector.
• Tipperary Technology Park, a local centre of business
  innovation and excellence, is already home to many
  domestic and multinational companies.
• Thurles, Templemore and Roscrea towns collectively offer
  large scale industrial sites and more than 300,000 sq. ft. of
  buildings ripe for development and/or modification.

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

• The working population within an hour of Thurles is 
484,209

• The District is particularly strong in agriculture and food 
processing (with Rosderra Meat Processors in Roscrea 
and Dew Valley Foods in Thurles) and boasts rich farmland 
supplying Centenary Co-op, Glanbia and Arrabawn whose 
processing capacity is all within a 30-minute journey from 
the District. Major employers in this Municipal District 
operate primarily in the food/drink, agricultural sector 
and include e.g. FRS Consulting, Herdwatch, Cooleeney 
Cheese, Stapletons Bakery and Dovea Genetics in addition 
to other large scale firms such as Duggan Brothers, 
Premier Green Energy, Taylor Made, Tipperary Glass, etc

803,726 Population within a 60 minute catchment area of Thurles

484,209 Working population within a 60 minute catchment area of Thurles

The Templemore-Thurles District is steeped in heritage, culture and sport. Quality housing, schooling and shopping combine with the area’s great natural and cultural treasures to create a unique blend. With cities such as Dublin, Limerick and Cork almost equidistant, city life can be easily sampled. Strong market town traditions are still evident in this District, providing visitors much to do and experience.

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) was founded in Thurles in 1884 and now boasts more than 500,000 members worldwide. Templemore Town Park is considered one of Ireland’s finest parks, boasting extensive park woodland with an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna. The park features numerous walking trails and a creative fairy trail, large ecolake, 18 hole pitch and putt course, advanced all weather athletic track, children’s playground and hurling/football facilities.

Roscrea prides itself on being one of Ireland’s finest heritage towns with Roscrea Castle and Damer House standing tall within its midst. This magnificent stone castle is a treasure worth exploring. The District boasts countryside of immense beauty, spectacular scenery and rich heritage, and wonderful natural amenities on land and water for active pursuits, making a healthy lifestyle easily attainable.

Amenities and recreation

• Semple Stadium – the second largest Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Ireland
• Lár na Páirce, a museum devoted to the Gaelic Athletic Association
• The Source Regional Arts Centre & Library featuring live music, theatre, comedy, dance, ballet and children’s theatre
• Greyhound Stadium
• Holycross Abbey
• Forest and hillside paths and mountain treks
• Championship golf courses Horse racing track
• Playgrounds, leisure centres and playing fields
• Damer House and Roscrea Castle
• Templemore Town Park boasting trails, athletic track, pitch & putt and lake
• Equestrian centres and pony trekking
• Fishing, boating and hill walking
• Modern town parks with playgrounds and exercise areas
• Wide range of retail options, boutiques and shopping centres
• 45-minute drive to international brands outlet
• Numerous artisan cafés and award-winning restaurants
• Indoor wellness and leisure complexes
• Farmers markets, festivals and craft fairs