COMPANIES IN KILKENNY
Leading engineering firms from a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, process, steel fabric, mechanical, civil, and more, have already made large investments in Kilkenny. These businesses were drawn to the area because of its exceptional global connectivity and ability to attract elite talent.
Kilkenny is a well-known destination for engineering services and is home to a number of other well-known
businesses in the field.
Prochem Engineering
Noreside Engineering Ltd
WEW Engineering Ltd
Hayes Higgins Partnership
Lawler Consulting
Piltown Engineering Ltd
CDS Architectural Metalwork
For the latest job postings in the area check out Engineering The South East
See JobsKilkenny has already attracted significant investment from leading financial services companies such as State Street International and Bank of Ireland. These companies were attracted by a location offering exceptional global connectivity and the capacity to attract high calibre people.
State Street
Bank of Ireland
LoanITT
Aztech Group
For the latest job postings in the area check out Ireland South East Financial Cluster
See JobsKilkenny is a hub for innovative tech companies who want to benefit from the exceptional offering of high-quality talent, investment opportunities and excellent infrastructure.
Ireland’s tech sector is a core part of the government’s economic agenda and its support is not limited to those companies operating in the capital. Kilkenny is home to global tech organisations and start-ups involved in cyber security.
This buzzing entrepreneurial culture means that the start-up community has a great network with which to share experiences and make connections.
CluneTech
TransferMate
Immedis
Taxback International
Taxback.com
Visa First
Sprintax
Benamic
IDLF
Kilkenny is home to some of the top medical industry companies with further investment committed over the next few years. These companies were attracted by a location offering exceptional global connectivity and the capacity to attract high calibre people.
Manufacturing is an important industry in Kilkenny. There are many companies involved in manufacturing, as a result of the strong transport connections.
Medite Smartply
Asgard Cleanroom Solutions
Modubuild
Kilkenny has a long established agri-food sector with major companies operating in the county including Tilan, formally Glanbia and Connolly’s Red Mills, complemented by an emerging artisan food producer base of approximately 40 micro and medium sized food producers.
Tirlán
Connolly’s Red Mills
Beotanics
Kilkenny, home to the Design & Craft Council of Ireland headquarters, Grennan Mill Craft School, Sessions House Jewellery School and many more has long been recognised as the centre of Ireland’s design and craft sector, with international lifestyle brand Kilkenny Design having established itself right in the heart of the city over 50 years ago.
Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon & Lighthouse Studios is a five-time Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, BAFTA and Emmy nominated animation studio formed by Paul Young, Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey. From award-winning shorts to feature films and TV series, Cartoon Saloon has carved a special place in the international Animation industry.
Kilkenny, the creative heart of Ireland, is a thriving centre for artisan craft production where you will find every bespoke product imaginable across a wide range of craft disciplines.