Great news for Coastal County Louth and the M1 Corridor! A new high-speed 5G motorway corridor is being established from Rosslare Europort to Dundalk, powered by €3.54 million in EU CEF funding. This transformation promises to supercharge digital connectivity along our key transport route.
What’s Included in the Project
- A high-speed 5G corridor covering the entire stretch from the Northern Ireland border through County Louth to Rosslare Europort.
- Led by Vantage Towers Ireland in partnership with Three Ireland and Wings, this infrastructure will deliver uninterrupted, robust data coverage tailored for automotive and logistics sectors.
- Irish Independent confirms the development of a “high‑speed 5G corridor” between Rosslare and Dundalk, reinforcing this critical upgrade.
Regional Benefits
- Boost for Logistics & Transport: Enables real-time connectivity for vehicles, fleet management, and smart transport systems along Ireland’s eastern corridor.
- Attract & Retain Investment: Enhanced digital infrastructure strengthens the region’s appeal to global investors, aligning with the M1 Corridor’s enterprise strategy.
- Skills & Innovation Edge: Complements other digital infrastructure projects, such as 5G hubs and subsea cables—forming a tech network that supports innovation and education.
What This Means for the M1 Corridor
- Elevated Connectivity: Businesses from Dundalk to Drogheda gain access to cutting-edge digital networks, closing the connectivity gap.
- Economic Acceleration: Enables development of smart logistics, connected manufacturing, and digital services—fueling job creation and FDI.
- Smart Communities Initiative: The corridor becomes a platform for smart rural hubs, remote learning, and intelligent transport systems—all possible with high-speed 5G access.
