Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council

Economic Development

Introduction

Forty-two miles west of Belfast on the MI and right in the centre of Northern Ireland, the Borough of Dungannon & South Tyrone lies in a scenic area immediately south west of Lough Neagh. This location offers easy access to all other parts of Northern Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond. Belfast International Airport (41 miles from Dungannon), George Best City Airport (Belfast City) is also within easy reach (46 miles from Dungannon) as well as the Port of Belfast (45 miles from Dungannon).

The Council area is renowned for its specialisation within the Engineering and Food Sectors not only in Northern Ireland but also across the island of Ireland, UK and internationally.

Population Statistics for Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council

On Census Day, 29th April 2001 the resident population of Dungannon Local Government District (LGD) was 47,735. 2006 mid year population estimates show that the population had increased by 4,559 to 52,334 (9.6%). Over the same period, the population increase in Northern Ireland was 3.3% (NISRA).

Mid year population estimates show that the population has increased by 3.1% (1,587) over the period 2005 to 2006 which is three times the NI population increase of 1% over the same period. This population increase in Dungannon LGD is attributable to:

population growth through natural change i.e. the difference between births and deaths which was 343 and
population gain due to net civilian migration which accounted for 1,244 people

Of the 26 District Council areas in NI, Dungannon experienced the highest level of net international migration during 2005 - 2006.

The demographic profile of the population based on 2006 estimates illustrates that the working age population is in line with the NI average but that there is a higher than average proportion of children in the area and a lower than average proportion of elderly.

Local Companies - Useful Links

Follow the links below to some of the Borough's biggest companies and largest employers:

Engineering Centre of Excellence

Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council area is recognised as the "Centre of Excellence" for light engineering on the island of Ireland. There is a host of family owned businesses spread within the region in Coalisland, Edendork, Dungannon, Newmills, Moy, Caledon, Donaghmore, Ballygawley, Augher, Clogher, Eglish, Benburb, Fivemiletown and Galbally.

Other key sectors in the Borough include construction, retail and manufacturing. Between them, the agricultural, construction, retailing and manufacturing sectors account for over 76% of all VAT registered businesses in Dungannon. For more information on the NI labour market click here www.delni.gov.uk/labour-market

Socio/Economic Profile

To view the Socio/Economic Profile click here

Local Economic Development 2008 - 2010

To view the Local Economic Development Strategy 2008 - 2010 click here
Local Economic Development Action Plan 2008 - 2010 not currently available

Business Directory

Link to local Business Directory click here

Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council

Economic Development

Introduction