Business Supports

In County Wicklow there are a range of state agencies that can offer assistance and support.

LEO Wicklow

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Wicklow is a ‘first stop shop’ to provide support and services to help start, grow and develop small businesses in Co. Wicklow. As part of our role in promoting entrepreneurship, we provide a range of advice, information and supports depending on your stage in business.

If you are relocating or starting a new business in Co. Wicklow there are a range of state agencies that can offer assistance and support. The best agency to work with depends on the size of your company and the markets you operate in.

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) located in Wicklow County Campus, Clermont House, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow, is the first port of call for anyone looking for information on relocating, starting or growing a business in Co. Wicklow. The LEO has protocols in place with key agencies, such as Revenue, Department of Social Protection, Education and Training Boards, Skillnets, Microfinance Ireland and the Credit Review Office to ensure you will have easy access to all Government supports.

Phone: (0404) 30800
Email: enterprise@leo.wicklowcoco.ie
Website: www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow

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County Wicklow Partnership

County Wicklow Community Partnership CLG is a local development company which delivers a range of services supporting individuals and communities in the county.

Phone: 0402 20955
Email: info@wicklowpartnership.ie
Address: 3rd Floor Avoca River House, Bridgewater Centre, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 V277
Website: www.wicklowpartnership.ie

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Wicklow County Council

Wicklow County Council is the authority responsible for local government in County Wicklow. A wide range of supports are available for businesses of all sizes in County Wicklow. If you would like to have an initial chat with a member of the Wicklow County Council Economic Development Team please email business@wicklowcoco.ie.

Wicklow County Council Economic Development Unit

Address: Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Whitegates, Wicklow Town; Co. Wicklow A67FW96
Phone: (0404) 20100
Email: business@wicklowcoco.ie
Website: www.wicklow.ie/Business

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Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB)

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) provides a comprehensive range of education services throughout Kildare and Wicklow.  As the largest education provider in counties Kildare and Wicklow, the ETB provides education and training opportunities for life-long-learning. Read more here.

IDA Ireland

As Ireland’s foreign direct investment agency, IDA Ireland provides a range of financial supports and services and sectoral expertise to help foreign companies and investors establish or expand their operations in Ireland.

Phone: (01) 603 4000
Email: idaireland@ida.ie
Website: www.idaireland.com

Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland (EI) is the state agency organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Working with high potential entrepreneurs, established business (over 10 employees) and Irish multinational companies, EI helps business to grow, innovate and win export sales.

Phone: +353 1 727 2000
Email: client.service@enterprise-ireland.com
Website: www.enterprise-ireland.com

An Bord Bia

An Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, acts as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers and existing and potential customers throughout the world.


Address: 140 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4, Ireland D04 NV34
Phone: +353 1 668-5155
Email: info@bordbia.ie
Website: www.bordbia.ie

Fáilte Ireland

As the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland’s role is to support the long-term sustainable growth in the economic, social, cultural and environmental contribution of tourism to Ireland.

They work in partnership with Government, State agencies, Local Authorities, representative groups and industry, to develop tourism across Ireland by creating destination development plans and networks, investing in infrastructure, activities, visitor attractions and festivals. Fáilte Ireland also provides consumer and buyer insights, mentoring, business supports and training programmes and buyer platforms to help tourism businesses innovate and grow.

In addition, Fáilte Ireland supports Business Tourism, managing the bidding for and securing of larger conferences, meetings and events to be hosted in Ireland.

They are also responsible for domestic holiday marketing across four regional experience brands: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin.

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