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A brighter outlook.

Connected to the world, with room enough to breathe and grow, County Wexford is where ambition and quality of life thrive together.

A place where people connect, where enterprise shines.

Wexford is somewhere people build success stories and a life worth living. Businesses that start here, thrive here, and stay here. Companies can scale without the constraints larger urban centres in Ireland face. People can build meaningful careers and enjoy a high quality of life. While it might sound like a future vision, in Wexford it is already the reality.
What defines Wexford is not just what lies over the horizon, but what is already to be found here. A strong sense of community. A grounded approach to business. A place where aspirations are supported and sustained over time.

Look to Wexford is both an invitation and a statement of intent. This is a county confident in its strengths and ready to play a greater role in Ireland’s economic future.

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of Ireland’s total food output is produced in County Wexford. 

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tonnes of freight moves through Rosslare Europort every year.

FDI companies are operating in the South East. 

people are directly
employed by these companies. 
Podcast

Business Connections

Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber, sits down with entrepreneurs, executives and innovators who have found something rare – a place where serious ambition and an exceptional quality of life exist side by side. Across seven candid conversations, her guests explore what it really means to build a career and a life in County Wexford – connected to the world, with room enough to breathe and grow.
Episode 1
Working Globally, Living Locally (Remote & Hybrid)
Pauline Oakes of Integer and Colin Browne of Microsoft share how they have built thriving global careers while living in County Wexford.
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Episode 2
Home to Build the Future
Eamonn Sinnott, former GM of Intel Ireland, and David Dempsey, co-founder of Salesforce Europe talk about coming home to help shape the future of their native County Wexford.
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Episode 3
Culture, Creativity & Confidence
Former international rugby player Gordon D’Arcy and National Opera House CEO Paul Hennessy explore how sport, culture and community can – and have – put County Wexford on the world stage.
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Episode 4
Why Global Companies Choose Wexford
Gerard Reynolds of BD and Deirdre Hannon of Danone share why some of the world’s largest companies continue to choose County Wexford as a place to invest, grow and lead from.
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Episode 5
From Start-Up to Scale-Up
Rory O’Connor of Scurri shares how a business built in County Wexford grew into a global technology company powering some of the world’s biggest retailers.
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Episode 6
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Wexford
Mary Walsh of Ire Wel Pallets and Laura Kelly of Kelly’s Resort Hotel share how innovation and long-term thinking have helped them build and grow successful businesses with national and international reach.
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Episode 7
Careers, Opportunity and Choice in Wexford
Claire Byrne of Johnsons Celtic Linen and Helen Meade of Reynaers Aluminium share how Wexford can offer not just a great place to live, but real opportunities to build a meaningful and successful career.
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VIDEOS

In Focus

One family, one farm, nine generations and a vision that keeps reaching further

Nicholas Dunne's family has farmed at the foot of the Blackstairs for nine generations. From that same Wexford soil, he created Ireland's only single-origin yoghurt – one farm, one herd, one ethos. In this video, Nicholas talks about building an award-winning national brand and why Wexford is the foundation for ambitions that reach far beyond its borders.

Nicholas Dunne, Founder & CEO, Killowen Farm

Every second, somewhere in the world, a life is saved with a device made in New Ross

John Mehigan leads one of Wexford's most remarkable success stories. Integer is a global MedTech powerhouse – 1,150 employees, 215,000 square feet, and a €55 million investment that shows just how much they believe in Wexford. In this video, John talks about what makes the county such a compelling location for world-class advanced manufacturing.

John Mehigan, Site Director, Integer

Ninety sailings a week. Five shipping lines. Ireland's gateway to Europe, right here in Wexford

Philip O'Brien oversees one of Ireland's most strategically important ports. Rosslare Europort connects Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe, giving businesses direct, efficient access to key international markets. In this video, Philip explores the port's growing role in Irish trade and why Wexford's location makes it uniquely positioned for the future.

Philip O'Brien, General Manager, Rosslare Europort

Building a hub for sustainable business in Enniscorthy and showing what's possible when experience comes home

Ian Mernagh is on a mission to make Wexford a centre for green innovation. As CEO of GreenTech HQ, he’s inspiring sustainable businesses to flourish in Enniscorthy – demonstrating the impact that returning experience and leadership can have at a regional level. In this video, Ian talks about why Wexford is the right place to build the businesses of tomorrow.

Ian Mernagh, CEO, GreenTech HQ

380 employees. 70,000 guests a year. Wexford hospitality, built from the ground up

Colm Neville has invested deeply in Wexford's hospitality sector, most notably through Crown Quarter – the town's leading social and entertainment destination, offering accommodation, dining, live music and nightlife under one roof on Monck Street. In this video, Colm shares what it takes to build and grow a thriving hospitality business in the heart of Wexford Town.

Colm Neville, Owner, Neville Park Hotel Group

Talents & Skills

Hidden Heroes

County Wexford punches well above its weight in business. From family farms that have fed generations to global MedTech plants manufacturing life-saving devices, from homegrown logistics pioneers to international centres of excellence – the range and depth of talent here is remarkable. These are the businesses that quietly drive the local economy, employ thousands, compete – and win – on the world stage.

Equipping specialist workforces with expert skills in Wexford

ASL’s Mark Corcoran sees what’s coming.

An arc of wind turbines on the southeast coastline. An offshore energy revolution. A workforce needing specialist training. He’s positioned in Wexford and ready to meet the demand of a rapidly growing global industry. The future of renewable energy needs people. ASL is preparing them.

Enniscorthy at the Heart of Innovation

Enniscorthy at the Heart of Innovation

From Enniscorthy, BD manufactures life‑saving medical technologies used every day in hospitals around the world – supporting everything from diabetes care to cancer treatment. New production lines, 1,300 solar panels and a dedicated workforce reflect a site continually evolving with purpose. Highly advanced, globally trusted, and deeply rooted in Wexford. Made in Wexford. Serving the world.

Infant nutrition for over 40 countries produced from Wexford

Danone’s Wexford plant is one of the most advanced and sustainable in the world.

It produces infant nutrition that reaches families across the globe – and using a significant share of Ireland’s entire milk supply to do it. A global food leader, powered by local expertise and a Wexford workforce that keeps raising the bar. Made in Wexford. Nourishing the world.

Supporting global financial decision making from Wexford

Supporting global financial decision making from Wexford.

With over 30 years in Wexford, Equifax is a global leader in data, analytics and technology, helping businesses assess risk and consumers manage their financial health through its operations
in the county.
Based in Wexford. Impacting globally.

Lives saved with precision medical devices from New Ross

Every second, somewhere in the world, a life is saved with a device made in New Ross.

Integer arrived in Wexford 30 years ago and hasn’t stopped backing the county since – investing another €55 million to expand to 215,000 square feet and 1,700 employees across Ireland. A global MedTech leader, built on advanced manufacturing, a highly skilled workforce, and deep roots in the county. Made in Wexford. Global reach.

Where specialist engineering meets global demand

Where specialist engineering meets global demand.

Founded as a family business in 1982, Kent Stainless delivers specialist steel solutions for complex construction projects, working with architects and consulting engineers worldwide. Built in Wexford. Trusted worldwide.

One family. One farm. Nine generations of ambition

Nine generations of the Dunne family have farmed at the foot of the beautiful Blackstairs.

From that same Wexford soil, they created something unique – Ireland’s only single-origin yoghurt. An award-winning national brand, now growing internationally. One farm, one herd, one family. The ambition reaches beyond. Rooted in Wexford. Growing beyond.

Building globally. Manufactured in Enniscorthy

Design-led Belgian aluminium systems company chose Enniscorthy nearly 40 years ago.

Reynaers are still here. Wexford plays a unique role within their global footprint – exporting over 600 components back to headquarters for worldwide distribution. Award-winning, world-class manufacturing, delivered from the heart of the county. Made in Wexford. Building everywhere.

The gateway to international trade is in Rosslare

The gateway to international trade is in Rosslare.

One of Ireland’s leading ports, Rosslare Europort is strategically positioned on the south-east coast, with over 90 sailings each week connecting Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe. Operating with five international shipping lines, it provides direct, efficient access to key markets. Located in Wexford. Connected to the world.

Powering world retail. From Wexford Town

Powering world retail.

From Wexford Town. Processing over 200 million orders every year, Scurri drives delivery and logistics for some of the world’s leading online retailers from its base in Wexford. Moving millions of much-needed parcels smoothly, they’re keeping millions of global customers happy. Global customer satisfaction. Locally provided in Wexford.

Innovation powering global industry from Wexford

Innovation powering global industry from Wexford

Swiss-headquartered Sulzer is a leader in flow control and pumping systems. Established in Wexford in 1973, its manufacturing operations are driven by continuous research and development - delivering solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across critical industries. Built in Wexford. Trusted worldwide.

Developing scientific breakthroughs in the heart of Wexford

Developing scientific breakthroughs in the heart of Wexford.

Waters Technologies is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics. They create scientific testing solutions that advance the release of high-quality medicines, improve food safety, and detect diseases earlier. Innovating in Wexford. Improving lives worldwide.

Over a million journeys a year, all starting in Wexford

Over a million journeys a year. All of them starting in Wexford.

Brendan and Lorene Crowley started Wexford Bus in 1996 with a single service around Wexford Town. Thirty years later, it connects the southeast to Dublin, Waterford, Carlow and beyond — carrying over one million passengers a year. Award-winning, ISO certified and homegrown, it’s the company that keeps Wexford moving. Born in Wexford. Going places.

Crafting international food innovation in Enniscorthy

Crafting international food innovation in Enniscorthy

Born and raised in Wexford, Irish Country Meats has decades of experience and expertise producing premium meat products and has become one of the leading processors in Europe. Rooted in Wexford. Feeding the world.

Inspiring sustainable businesses to flourish in Enniscorthy

Inspiring sustainable businesses to flourish in Enniscorthy.

Through its initiatives, GreenTech HQ is demonstrating the impact that returning experience and leadership can have at a regional level. Born in Wexford. Rooted in innovation.

Supporting global health from Wexford

Supporting global health from Wexford.

Kersia delivers biosecurity and hygiene solutions across the food, agriculture and healthcare sectors. At its Wexford base, Kersia produces Aquatabs – water purification tablets that purify 40 billion litres of water in global locations each year, including areas affected by conflict and natural disaster.Made in Wexford. Saving lives worldwide.

Our location is the key that unlocks Europe.

Situated right in the heart of Ireland’s South East, County Wexford provides fast, direct access to Dublin and strong international connectivity via Rosslare Europort. This strategic position combines national reach with something that is increasingly rare in today’s world: the space to think clearly, plan long-term, and operate without friction.

€500m

Investments in road infrastructure has significantly increased connectivity – Dublin is 60 minutes north on the M11. The New Ross bypass has strengthened access in the south.

90

weekly sailings to and from Rosslare Europort connecting key UK and European ports for freight and passengers

€220m

investment is set to establish Rosslare Europort as a key hub for offshore renewable energy

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international companies located comfortably within a strong indigenous business network

A place where businesses and people thrive, communities connect, and you succeed.

County Wexford offers much more than a strong location. 
It provides a linked ecosystem designed to support enterprise at every stage of its development. Get in touch and discover your brighter outlook.

Wexford is much more than a location to live. It’s somewhere people discover they belong.

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