Local Infrastructure

Newry is located on the main transport axis between Belfast and Dublin, the A1/N1 EU-designated transnational route. This means it is less that one hour's drive from Dublin International Airport, Belfast International Airport, Belfast City Airport and almost three million of Northern Ireland's population.

Newry is easily accessed from the ports of Larne, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire. In addition, the Newry & Mourne District has its own port at Warrenpoint and rail network links with a station in Newry.

Newry provides some of the best shopping in Ireland, high quality housing, superlative education and public amenities and comprehensive health facilities, including maternity, A & E and specialist renal facilities.

Local Manufacturing Companies

Overview

Newry currently has a broad base of manufacturing companies already operating in the area. These range from electrical giants Glen Dimplex, Scandinavian controlled SCA Packaging Ltd, Synthetic Textiles Ltd, to Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, a company that has achieved exceptional growth since its inception.

1. Norbrook Laboratories Limited (Pharmaceuticals)

2. Newry Building Supplies Limited (Construction)

3. ABP Newry (Meat Processing)

4. Toughglass (Manufacturing)

5. Glen Electric (Manufacturing)

6. SCA Packaging (Manufacturing)

7. FM Environmental (Manufacturing)

8. Haldane Fisher (Construction)

Service Sector

Newry & Mourne District has a vibrant service sector. Information on this sector can be sought through the Link Directory 2007 and by visiting www.linkdirectories.co.uk

Retail sector

Overview - Newry has a long established reputation as a centre of retail excellence. Since the early 1990’s Newry has become one of the fastest growing towns in Ireland. A substantial amount of retail development has been undertaken in this period. Over this period the town has seen approximately 700,000 sq ft plus, (65,030 sq m) of purpose built retail accommodation developed.

For further information on Newry’s retail experience please contact the Newry City Centre Management Partnership (www.newry.com)

Transport

Ports

Warrenpoint Port - Warrenpoint is strategically located at the head of Carlingford Lough on the East Coast of Ireland on the borders of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Situated 72km south of Belfast and 115km north of Dublin, Warrenpoint has taken advantage of its favourable geographical position to develop trade to and from both the North and South of Ireland. Particularly strong growth has been achieved in recent years in the importation of timber and steel and animal feed.

Other NI Ports - In addition to Warrenpoint Port other NI ports are Larne, the second largest roll on roll off port in the UK, Belfast and Derry. Greenore Port is located close by in the Republic of Ireland.

Roads

Overview - Newry, located in Northern Ireland, is on the main A1 road linking Dublin to Belfast. Following the opening of the new Newry By-pass in July 2010, there is now in place a non-stop comprehensive motorway/dual carriageway between Dublin and Belfast.

Road Distances from Newry;

Town/City	Miles	Kms
Armagh	20	32
Belfast	38	61
Belfast International Airport	42	68
Coleraine	86	138
Craigavon	28	45
Dublin Airport	60	97
Enniskillen	72	116
Larne	58	93
Derry	93	150
Newcastle	22	35
Newtownards	45	72
Shannon Airport	178	286
Warrenpoint	6	10

Bus

There is a good bus service between Newry and other centres in the district. Newry bus station is located in Soho Car Park and is overlooked by the Canal Court Hotel. For further information on Bus Timetables, please contact Translink at (www.translink.co.uk)

Rail

Newry is situated on the main Belfast (40 minutes) to Dublin (75 minutes) rail line, therefore linking it to the rest of Ireland. For further information on Train Timetables, please contact Translink at (www.translink.co.uk)

Airports

Dublin International Airport	(60 miles from Newry)
Belfast International Airport	(42 miles from Newry)
Belfast City Airport	(35 miles from Newry)

The above airports are within easy driving distances of Newry and have excellent long and short-term parking facilities.

Other aspects of Local Infrastructure

Industrial Estates

The Industrial Development Board provide industrial sites at the following locations within Newry and Mourne.

NEWRY:	Estates located at Carnbane, Greenbank and Millvale
WARRENPOINT:	Estates located at the Harbour Estate and Milltown.
KILKEEL:	Estates located at the Harbour Estate