Castlebar has a strong mix of Small, Medium-sized (SMEs), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies and State Employment.

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The town draws in employees from all sectors within a 20km radius. The spin-off is felt in the surrounding smaller towns in the county, demonstrating that the town is a key influencer in the region. The Chamber of Commerce is the representative body for business. The local LEO office is a huge support to start-ups and existing businesses, and the iHUB at the GMIT Campus is a key enabler of innovation and start-up incubation. Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) provide excellent support and guidance to their constituent enterprises in the town and will guide you in the choices you wish to make for your business.

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• SMEs include SDS Designs, Pamex, Fibre Pulse, PEL, APS, Roadstone, Duffy Engineering, Olandi Stainless Steel Fabrication, and many others that contribute to the town's innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities.

• FDI includes Baxter (50 years of supplying dialysis products worldwide), Fort Wayne (supplying guidewires for the cardiovascular business globally), and, more recently, Meissner (supplying medical-grade filtration systems worldwide). Combined employment is approx. 2,000 people. An enviable track record of world-class companies based in Castlebar.

• State Employment includes Hospitals, Education entities, Mayo County Council, Court Services, Dept of Social Protection and the PULSE system run by An Garda Siochana, which is based in Castlebar.

• High-end retail, Hospitality, Leisure, Construction, Motoring, Household Furnishings and Services, and the Professional Services Sector all contribute to

 

See a sample of businesses in Castlebar and Castlebar Chamber members here, and connect with the various state agencies supporting business and entrepreneurship here.