Why Hubs?
Armed with a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection, geographic distance is no barrier to your career. There are co-working hubs dotted around the South West, so you could be sitting in an office overlooking the Lakes of Killarney one day, peering out the South Mall in Cork another day and all while working remotely in one of Ireland’s most innovative regions.
Working from your kitchen might seem like the ideal solution, but distraction, poor infrastructure, and isolation can all push you to look for a work space outside your home. Hubs across Cork and Kerry offer co-working office spaces that solve your problem. Remote employees, freelancers, and start-up entrepreneurs use shared office space to build communities of like-minded individuals. They get inexpensive access to high-quality office facilities, as well as support and social engagement from other hub users.
Hubs allow people working remotely to achieve a lot more than they would achieve on their own.
They promote community, collaboration, accessibility and rural revitalisation. Share ideas in a modern, comfortable environment providing all the advantages of a typical modern office (without the high costs), combined with the flexibility and independence of remote working.
Our South-West region is well placed to leverage hubs as a way of encouraging the full talent potential of people keen to live and work here. Rural areas are becoming revitalised and the work-life balance is being restored on the strength of hubs in various locations across the entire region.
Cork Hubs
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Culture Co-working
Culture Co-working is based in Marina Commercial Park in a 1,600 sq. ft. premises with ample parking and just 10 mins walk from the South Mall. Everybody is catered for from those who want to rent an office / hot desk for just a few hours to small groups who need office space on a monthly basis. There is 24 / 7 access for all members and the opportunity to join the running club, attend presentations and take part in activities such as operation transformation or other healthy eating / living activities. Contact: info@culturecoworking.ie
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Glandore City Quarter
Based in the centre of Cork City, Glandore City Quarter is a carefully curated workspace enhances with bespoke artwork and bright floor to ceiling windows that provide inspiration and unrivalled cityscape views. City Quarter is Glandore’s newest workspace offering having opended its doors in one of Ireland’s most vibrant business hubs in November 2018. Contact info@glandore.ie
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Ludgate
Ludgate is located in Skibbereen, West Cork on the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. An energetic welcoming co-working community of currently 55 members- start-ups, companies and individuals. availing of 1G connectivity allowing them to love what they do and love where they live. Contact : info@ludgate.ie
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Republic of Work
Republic of Work is a creative & Flexible innovation Hub in the Heart of Cork City. Republic of Work, caters for all business solutions: • Full time office facility • Business Lounge to meet colleagues and clients • Postal address for your virtual business • Just somewhere to call your business home Contact: ask@republicofwork.com
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Rubicon Centre
Rubicon is located on the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Campus, Close to Cork City (Population 500,000+) and is part of a growing business community which is home to both Fortune 500 Companies and an ever expanding group of Start-ups and Indigenous Companies across all emerging sectors. Contact: info@rubiconcentre.ie
Kerry Hubs
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Cahirsiveen
Office Light is a customized coworking space for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and start-ups in Cahirsiveen. It provides private and open office space, as well as meeting room facilities and high-speed fibre broadband connection, all in a newly developed premises in the heart of Cahirsiveen.
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Castleisland
The Carnegie co working space in Castleisland offers office space for established and start-up entrepreneurs and micro enterprises. It also provides meeting space hire. Email: castleislandchamber@gmail.com
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Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub
Live in a creative place, work in a creative space. Inspire your daily work with beautiful surroundings and a diverse group of co-workers. With 1GB eir fibre broadband, your choice of hot desks @ €20 per day, long term desks @ €180pm or private offices @ €300pm, what’s stopping you? Contact Deirdre at info@dinglehub.com or visit www.dinglehub.com to meet us and try it out.
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HQListowel
The latest hub opened by the HQKerry team, HQ Listowel is located in the heart of Listowel, and provides private office, coworking facilities, communal spaces, private phone-booths and event space for Remote teams, SMEs and startups. With 24/7 access and 1Gb of Broadband the Listowel hub provides the ideal North Kerry base. Email: Tom at info@hqtralee.com or tom@hqkerry.com
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HQTralee
Located in the capital of Kerry, HQTralee is the largest co-working hub in Munster and offers tailored facilities for remote teams, landing pad solutions, SMEs, and startups. With 24/7 access and 1GB of broadband, the town-centre campus in Tralee provides own-door business suites, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces, a rooftop terrace, communal and break-out spaces. For more information, email Ken at info@hqtralee.com or ken@hqkerry.com
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Killarney Technology Innovation (KTI) Centre
Remote working in Killarney? The Killarney Technology Innovation Centre (KTI) is a great start-up hub for knowledge-intensive businesses. It offers a selection of enterprise suites and desk spaces for businesses who generally focus on e-commerce, software, multi-media, tourism, web, and knowledge-based sectors. For more information see www.killarneyinnovation.ie or email Conor at info@killarneyinnovation.ie Kerry
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RDI Hub
RDI Hub, is an environment for startups, corporates, and academia to learn and collaborate to create new sources of business growth. If you’re a tech firm looking for a soft landing or second site in southwestern Ireland, RDI Hub is the place for you. Access state-of-the art physical space, cutting-edge technology (including one of the only 9-screen video walls in Ireland), and a global trusted network of founders, investors, and experts to help you build a better product and experience faster than you can alone. Contact reidinoconnor@rdihub.com.
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Sneem Digital Hub
The Sneem Digital Hub is a bright and airy new facility offering hot-desking for remote workers, a cost-effective base for business start-ups, and services for companies exploring the potential for remote expansion. The hub also offers video-conferencing technology and meeting rooms. Winner of many national awards, Sneem, uniquely positioned on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry & Kerry Way, is Ireland’s most colourful village. For more information contact Aidan at info@sneemdigitalhub.ie
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The Box CoWork
The Box CoWork Killarney is a new co-working space in the centre of Killarney town, designed to meet the needs of freelancers, small start-ups, digital tourists and individuals who work remotely (fully or partly). Occupying three floors of an old coach house on Pawn Office Lane, the building has been carefully converted to an open and dynamic working space equipped with shared work spaces, offices, meeting rooms and phone booth, all available at no extra charge for CoWorkers. Hot desks are also available by the day or the week.The fully equipped ground floor meeting room is externally bookable at an hourly rate to anyone looking for meeting space in Killarney town centre. Permanent desk space is €200 / monthly; Hot Desk is €20 / day and Office (price on application). For more information email hello@theboxcowork.com; contact Adrian: 086 158 2923 or Jenny: 087 791 8130 or visit theboxcowork.com.
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The Kenmare Digital Co-Working Hub
The Kenmare Digital Co-Working Hub is an ideal setting ‘To Get Things Done’ (noiseless and scenic) for those seeking to work remotely and productively. WiFi speeds are 25 – 30mbps download 5 – 10mbps uplink. However, additional bandwidth can be added to the network on request, or if demand increases. Should you require a wired LAN Ethernet connection, this can be arranged. The building is fully connected with gigabit network. For more information email Sean at sean.joneskic@gmail.com, 087 222 4421 or see www.kenmareinnovationcentre.ie for more information. Kerry
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The Tom Crean Business Centre
The Tom Crean Business Centre provides start-up businesses with the right environment to build and scale an international business. It’s not just office space and business support services: Users are surrounded by entrepreneurs who share their experiences and knowledge. With established support structures and flexible licensing, businesses can flourish in this entrepreneurial environment. Kerry
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gteic @An Dromaid
Located at the Dromid Centre in An Chillín Liath ((V23RK10), with broadband service of 300 mbps, this gteic comprises nine individual glass-encased and lockable work booths. Within the complex, rooms where meetings can be held and a community hall where larger events can be facilitated are also available, as is a high standard hostel capable of accommodating 26 people. This facility is ideally suited to remote working, freelancers, start-ups, students as well as visitors, and importantly for parents, the complex is also home to a childcare facility catering for children from twelve months to twelve years, including crèche, naíonra and afterschool services. Fees: one hour = €10, one day €20, one week is €50 (if you wish to book for an extended period, ask for the possibility of a reduced price). For further information, contact Cathy on 066 9474782 / 087 6852570 or email maistirgaoithe@eircom.net
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gteic @An Dromaid
Tá an gteic seo, ina bhfuil naoi mboth oibre inghlasaithe ann agus seirbhís leathanbhanda 300 mbps ar fáil, suite in Ionad na Dromod i gCillín Liath ((V23RK10). Laistigh den choimpléasc, tá seomraí inar féidir cruinnithe a reáchtáil iontu agus halla pobail inar féidir imeachtaí ar scála níos mó a éascú ar fáil freisin, mar aon le brú ar ardchaighdeán ina bhfuil spás do 26 duine. Tá an áis seo oiriúnach don chianobair, do shaoroibrithe, do ghnólachtaí nua bhunaithe, do mhic léinn agus do chuairteoirí, agus go háirithe do thuismitheoirí, agus ionad cúraim leanaí mar chuid den mór láthair ag freastal ar pháistí ó dhá mhí dhéag go dhá bhliain déag, ina measc naíolann, naíonra agus seirbhísí iarscoile. Táillí: Uair a chloig amháin €10, lá iomlán €20, agus €50 do sheachtain (más mian leat áirithint a dhéanamh le haghaidh tréimhse níos faide, labhair linn faoi shocrú táille). Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, déan teagmháil le Cathy ar 066 9474782 / 087 6852570 nó seol ríomhphost chuig maistirgaoithe@eircom.net
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gteic@ Baile an Sceilg
Located in a quiet and peaceful space close to the village of Dún Géagáin and Ballinskelligs beach ((V23 V224), the facilities at this gteic centres on six co-working spaces divided across two rooms, along with kitchenette facilities. Ideal for connected working or remote learning either long term or just for the day. Fees: one day €15, one week is €50. Further information BaileanSceilg@gteic.ie 066 9474888
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gteic@ Corca Dhuibhne
Gteic @ Corca Dhuibhne ((V92 TX48) is a state-of-the-art innovation & digital hub, where the unique culture of the Gaeltacht will promote creativity and innovation. Whether you are an e-worker, concept developer, composer, start-up, scaling company or medium-sized company, our fully equipped spaces can easily be tailored to your needs. Located on the Dingle Business Park on the outskirts of Daingean Uí Chúis, the gteic inlcudes 129 square meters comprising 18 shared spaces with gigabit broadband, offices, and a dedicated space for people wanting to live and work in the area. The facility offers: Dedicated desk; High speed Wifi access; Up to 1000MBps fixed line connectivity x 2 ports; Availability of a spacious and fully equipped detached area / refreshment space; Access to the facility with a secure key ring; Business Address; Utility charges are included in the rate; Availability of workshops & activities; Access to Údarás na Gaeltachta mentoring and support services; Access twenty-four hours seven days a week; Separate rooms for private meetings; A member of a vibrant and active digital tech community. Fees: Charge for one week is €50 + VAT. Further information 066 9150100 or suiomhidirlionciarrai@udaras.ie
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gteic@ Corca Dhuibhne
Is mol nuálach agus digiteach é Gteic @ Corca Dhuibhne, áit a gcuirfidh cultúr uathúil na Gaeltachta cruthaitheacht agus nuálaíocht chun cinn. Cibé an bhfuil tú ag obair r-oibrí, forbróir coincheap, cumadóir, gnólacht nua-thionscanta, nó cuideachta meánmhéide, is féidir ár spásanna go hiomlán feistithe a chur in oiriúint go héasca dod’ chuid riachtanas. Tá an mol seo suite ar Pháirc Ghnó an Daingin ar imeall Dhaingean Uí Chúis, áis 129 méadar cearnach atá ann le 18 spás roinnte ar fáil, chomh maith le hoifigí, leathanbhanda gigighiotáin agus spás tiomnaithe do dhaoine ar mian leo cónaí agus oibriú sa cheantar. Ar fáil sa mhol seo tá: Deaisc thiomnaithe; Rochtain Wifi Ardluais; Nascacht suas le 1000MBps x 2 calafort; Limistéar scoite suntasach lánfheistithe /spás úrúcháin; Rochtain le fáinne eochrach slán; Seoladh Gnó; Tá táillí fóntais san áireamh sa ráta; Ceardlanna & gníomhaíochtaí ar fáil; Rochtain ar sheirbhísí meantóireachta agus tacaíochta Údarás na Gaeltachta; Rochtain 24 uaire an chloig seacht lá na seachtaine;Seomraí ar leith do chruinnithe príobháideacha; Ball de phobal bríomhar agus gníomhach teicneolaíochta digití. Cíos: €50 + CBL don tseachtain Déan teagmháil le suiomhidirlionciarrai@udaras.ie nó glaoigh ar 066 9150100