Commercial Property

Opinion: M1 corridor roars ahead with interest from logistics and retail investors

Brexit, sectoral growth and location have boosted the motorway’s strategic importance

Ireland’s exports to the North increased from 16 per cent to 23 per cent between Q1 2019 and Q1 2022

Several factors have led to a renewed interest in the M1 corridor from both retailers and third-party logistics providers.

Brexit has been a game changer. Critical infrastructure including the M1 motorway, proximity to Dublin Airport and to the Port Tunnel, together with strong population growth has given this location greater focus.

Ireland’s exports to the North, as a share of total UK exports, increased significantly from 16 per cent to 23 per cent between Q1 ...