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Live & Work
Quality of Life
Live & Work Here
The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor is a predominantly coastal region, rich in culture and heritage with an abundance of local amenities.
Providing connectivity and access to attractive amenities, the corridor is an ideal location, offering an outstanding quality of life for those that choose to live and work here.
2.2 million
people living across the corridor (over a third of the island’s population)
World-class education system
nurturing a pipeline of skilled talent
34% of working age population educated to at least third level qualification
6 seaports, 2 airports
Well-connected transport networks
A key strategic location for cross-border trade
5G network
and full-fibreaccess, as part of robust digital infrastructure
Tourism
Embrace the local spirit
The region bookended by the vibrant and welcoming capital cities of Dublin and Belfast has significant tourism potential. From the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark and a UNESCO world site at Newgrange, Co. Meath to majestic coastlines. It has the Cooley and Gullion regions alongside the Mountains of Mourne sweeping down into Carlingford Lough, and the fabulous food and experience tourism amenities across Armagh and Lisburn.
The food basket of the island of Ireland
Food & Hospitality
The corridor traverses as the food basket of the island of Ireland, running through highly agricultural areas of Fingal, Meath, Louth, Down, Armagh and Antrim.
The area boasts a long history of food production and manufacturing and encompasses the Boyne Valley Food Innovation District (BVFID), food experiences in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark and Food Heartland region of counties Down and Armagh.
Access to
high-quality care
Healthcare
There are several hospitals across the region including in Belfast, Craigavon, Newry, Drogheda, Cavan and Dublin.
In Ireland, Health and Social Care services are delivered by the Health Service Executive (HSE) through a network of local health offices, health centres and clinics.
In Northern Ireland, healthcare is provided through the National Health Service (NHS) and most NHS care is free.
A world-class
education system
Education
The Economic Corridor is home to a range of world-class universities and further education colleges. This ensures a pipeline of diverse and highly skilled talent, aligned to the growth needs of businesses.
Fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between universities, multinational and domestic firms create opportunities. From the creation of shared research centres to 'smart city' initiatives and investment in sustainable environmental management practices across the region.