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Ireland’s commercial vacancy rate hit a record 14.6% in December 2025, driven by remote work and online shopping.
Ireland's commercial vacancy rate hit a record high of 14.6% in December 2025, with 30,687 vacant units, the highest since records began in 2013.
Louth’s rate rose to 15.1%, exceeding the national average, while Shannon, Co. Clare, had the highest town rate at 34.5%.
Sligo led nationally at 20.8%, followed by Donegal and Galway.
Meath had the lowest county rate at 10.0%, and Carrigaline, Co. Cork, recorded the lowest rate at 5.1%.
Dublin’s rate was 13.5%, down slightly from 2024.
The report cited long-term trends like remote work and online shopping as key factors, though some high-vacancy towns showed improvement, suggesting local revitalization efforts may be helping.
La tasa de vacantes comerciales en Irlanda alcanzó un récord del 14,6% en diciembre de 2025, impulsada por el trabajo a distancia y las compras en línea.