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.
Engineering Centre of Excellence
Population Statistics for Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council
Follow the links below to the some of the Borough's biggest companies and largest employers:
www.powerscreen.ie
www.moypark.com
www.tyronecrystal.com
www.greenlinebuildings.com (The McAvoy Group)
www.tyrone-brick.com
www.wilsanco.com
www.dunbia.com
www.fivemiletown.com
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
Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council contributes approximately £1.75 million to Local Economic Development initiatives in its 5-year plan 2001-2006. It is envisaged that these monies will lever a further £3.25m from the Private and Community Enterprise sectors and other funding bodies for its 5 key programmes:
- Business Development
- Tourism
- Physical Regeneration
- Business Start and Partnership
- Inter Regional Cooperation
Download PDF version Local Economic Development Plan for 2001 / 2006
Socio Economic Profile of Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council Area Download PDF version
Population Statistics for Area
Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council area has a current population of 47,735, (based on NI Census 2001) representing an increase of 5.1% from 45,428 in 1991. The population age profile of the Borough is broadly similar to that for Northern Ireland as a whole, with just over a quarter (12,315) being children, almost 60% (28,434) being of working age, with the remaining 15% (6,986) being of pensionable age. For more detail information on population figures click here www.nicensus2001.gov.uk
Link to Business Directory click here to view
Useful Links
Dungannon Enterprise Centre
DungannonLife.com
Flavour of Tyrone
East Tyrone College of Further & Higher Education
Department for Social Development
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
Invest Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)
European Commission
Contact details
Economic Development
Council Offices
Circular Road
Dungannon
Tel: 028 87720 347
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