– Athlone is a strong office and industrial location due to its proximity along the M4 linking Dublin to Galway
– Many Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) tenants, especially in life sciences, are expanding operations there
– In early 2021, PPD agreed to construct a ~36,000 SF expansion abutting the existing building
– The extension comprises three floors with laboratory space, office accommodation, support facilities and 52 car parking space