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Northern Ireland is administered by a devolved government and 11 regional councils. A number of the councils are collaborating on city/growth deals, such as the Belfast Region City Deal.
Promoting Northern Ireland as a location for inward investment is the responsibility of Invest NI, which works in partnership with the local councils to promote their regions. More information on these regional propositions is detailed below :
Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Northern Ireland. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest on the island of Ireland.
Area : 51.16 sq mi (132.5 km2)
Population : City of Belfast - 341,877 : Metropolitan area - 671,559
Quarters :
Linen Quarter
Cathedral Quarter
Queens Quarter
Gaeltacht Quarter
Titanic Quarter
Transport and Infrastructure :
Motorway connecting Belfast to Dublin, the South West and North West
Port of Belfast
Belfast City Airport
Main train line connecting Belfast to Dublin and the North West
Main Industries :
ICT
Financial Services
Aerospace
Business Services
Legal Services
Creative Industries
Key Employers :
Allstate
Citi
Bombardier Aerospace
PWC
Deloitte
Academia :
Queen's University Belfast
Ulster University - Belfast Campus
Belfast Metropolitan College
Websites : www.belfast.gov.uk : www.investinbelfast.com :
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Derry City and Strabane is a local government district that was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the City of Derry District and Strabane District. It covers most of the northwest of Northern Ireland. The local authority is Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Derry/Londonderry
Strabane
Area : 478 sq mi (1,238 km2)
Population : 150,679
Transport and Infrastructure :
Port of Derry
City of Derry Airport
Motorway / part dual carriageway from Belfast
Main train line from Belfast
Main Industries :
ICT
Creative Industries
Advance Manufacturing
Life Sciences
Business Services
FinTech
Major Employers :
Allstate
Fujitsu
Seagate
Dupont
Firstsource
AXA
Convergys
Bemis
Academia :
Ulster University - Magee Campus
North West Regional College - Derry and Strabane Campuses
Websites :
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3. Causeway Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast and Glens is a local government district covering most of the northern part of Northern Ireland. It was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the Borough of Ballymoney, the Borough of Coleraine, the Borough of Limavady and the District of Moyle. The local authority is Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Coleraine
Limavady
Portrush
Portrush
Area : 760 sq mi (1,980 km2)
Population : 144,246
Transport and Infrastructure :
Motorway / part dual carriageway from Belfast
Main train line from Belfast
Main Industries :
Food
Manufacturing
Life Sciences
ICT
Key Employers :
Kerry Foods Group
Armstrong Medical
Zymplify
Dupont
lacpatrick
AVX
Old Bushmills Distillery
Academia :
Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Northern Regional College - Ballymoney and Coleraine Campuses
North West Regional College - Limavady Campus
Website : www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
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4. Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim is a local government district in Northern Ireland. The district was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the Borough of Ballymena, the Borough of Larne and the Borough of Carrickfergus. The local authority is Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Ballymena
Larne
Carrickfergus
Area : 404 sq mi (1,046 km2)
Population : 138,773
Transport and Infrastructure :
Port of Larne
Motorway / Dual carriageway from Belfast to Ballymena and Larne
Main train line from Belfast to Ballymena and Larne
Key Employers :
Caterpillar
TerumoBCT
B9 Energy
Teva
Wrightbus
Academia :
Northern Regional College - Ballymena and Larne Campuses
Websites :
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5. Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey is a local government district in Northern Ireland. The district was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the Borough of Antrim with the Borough of Newtownabbey. The local authority is Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Main Cities and Towns:
Antrim
Newtownabbey
Area : 220.9 sq mi (572.0 km2)
Population : 142,492
Transport and Infrastructure :
Belfast International Airport
Motorway / dual carriageway from Belfast
Main train line from Belfast
Main Industries :
ICT
Advanced Manufacturing
Life Sciences
Business Services
Distribution
Major Employers :
Bombardier
Randox
Sensata Technologies
RLC
Chain Reaction Cycles
Texthelp
Canyon
Mivan
Academia :
Ulster University - Jordanstown Campus
Northern Regional College - Newtownabbey Campus
CAFRE Agricultural College, Antrim
Website : www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
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6. Lisburn and Castlereagh
Lisburn and Castlereagh is a local government district in Northern Ireland. The district was created on 1 April 2015. It consists of the combined area of the City of Lisburn with the Borough of Castlereagh. The local authority is Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Lisburn
Carryduff
Hillsborough
Area : 195.1 sq mi (505.3 km2)
Population : 144,381
Transport and Infrastructure :
Motorway from Belfast and Dublin
Main train line from Belfast and Dublin
Main Industries :
Manufacturing
Distribution
ICT
Food
Key Employers :
Assa Abloy
Boomer Industries
Coca Cola
Helios IT
Leckey
Montupet
P2V Systems
Academia :
Southern Regional College - Lisburn Campus
Website : www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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7. Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down is a local government district in Northern Ireland. It was created on 1 April 2015 by merging the Borough of Ards and the Borough of North Down. The local authority is Ards and North Down Borough Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Bangor
Newtownards
Comber
Area : 177.9 sq mi (460.8 km2)
Population : 160,864
Transport and Infrastructure :
Newtownards Airport
Motorway / dual carriageway from Belfast to Bangor and Newtownards
Main train line from Belfast to Bangor
Main Industries :
Food
ICT
Aerospace
Business Services
Key Employers :
Denroy Plastics
Magellan Aerospace
Fieldfisher
Teleperformance
Academia :
South Eastern Regional College - Bangor and Newtownards Campuses
Websites :
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8. Newry, Mourne and Down
Newry, Mourne and Down is a local government district in Northern Ireland that was created on 1 April 2015 by merging Newry and Mourne District and Down District. It covers most of the southeastern part of Northern Ireland. The local authority is Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Newry
Kilkeel
Newcastle
Downpatrick
Warrenpoint
Area : 631 sq mi (1,633 km2)
Population : 180,012
Transport and Infrastructure :
Port of Warrenpoint
Motorway / part dual carriageway from Belfast to Newry
Main train line from Belfast
Main Industries :
ICT
Creative Industries
Life Sciences
Business Services
FinTech
Key Employers :
First Derivatives
Norbrook
STATSports
Teleperformance
MJM
B/E Aerospace
Academia :
Southern Regional College - Newry and Kilkeel Campuses
Southern Eastern Regional College - Ballynahinch and Downpatrick Campuses
Website : www.newrymournedown.org
Invest NI Performance Data : click here
9. Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is a local government district in Northern Ireland. The district was created as Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon on 1 April 2015 by merging the City and District of Armagh, Banbridge District and most of the Borough of Craigavon. The word "City" was added to the name on 24 February 2016, to reflect Armagh's city status. The local authority is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
Main Cities / Towns :
Armagh
Banbridge
Portadown
Lurgan
Area : 516 sq mi (1,337 km2)
Population : 214,090
Transport and Infrastructure :
Motorway / part dual carriageway from Belfast to Craigavon and Banbridge
Main train line from Belfast to Craigavon
Main Industries :
Food Processing
Aerospace
Life Sciences
Business Services
Major Employers :
Almac
Thompson Aero Seating
Moy Park
Academia :
Southern Regional College - Armagh, Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge Campuses
Website : www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.org
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10. Mid Ulster
Mid Ulster is a local government district in Northern Ireland. The district was created on 1 April 2015 by merging Magherafelt District, Cookstown District, and the Borough of Dungannon and South Tyrone. The local authority is Mid Ulster District Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Magherafelt
Cookstown
Dungannon
Area : 705 sq mi (1,827 km2)
Population : 147,392
Transport and Infrastructure :
Motorway / part dual carriageway from Belfast to Dungannon and Magherafelt
Main Industries :
Food Processing
Materials handling
Aerospace
Business Services
Major Employers :
Dale Farm
Linden Foods
Dunbia
Mallaghan Engineering
UForm
Academia :
South Western Regional College - Dungannon and Cookstown Campuses
Northern Regional College - Magherafelt Campus
CAFRE Loughry Campus
Website : www.midulstercouncil.org
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11. Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh is a local government district that was created on 1 April 2015 by merging Fermanagh District and Omagh District. It covers most of the Southwest of Northern Ireland. The local authority is Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, which likewise replaced Fermanagh District Council and Omagh District Council.
Main Cities and Towns :
Enniskillen
Omagh
Area : 1,103 sq mi (2,857 km2)
Population : 116,835
Transport and Infrastructure :
Enniskillen Airport
Motorway / part dual carriageway from Belfast to Enniskillen and Omagh
Main Industries :
Food Processing
Materials Handling
Electronic Assembly
Business Services
Creative Industries
Major Employers :
Terex
Webtech
Balcas
Kerry Foods
Teleperformance
Elite
Academia :
South West Regional College - Enniskillen and Omagh Campuses
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Website : www.fermanaghomagh.com
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