Cross-border
M1 Motorway (Dublin–Belfast) Recovery
The Dublin–Belfast corridor — recovery from Airport to the border.
The M1 is the main artery between Dublin and Belfast, linking Dublin Airport, Drogheda, Dundalk and the Northern Ireland border. It carries heavy commuter and freight traffic, and its high-speed sections see frequent breakdowns and collisions. Franks Recovery covers the full Republic of Ireland M1 corridor and connects to cross-border recovery.
Where the M1 runs
Dublin (M50/J1) north through Fingal, Drogheda and Dundalk to the Northern Ireland border, continuing as the A1 to Newry and Belfast.
Key locations along the route
Dublin Airport • Swords • Balbriggan • Drogheda • Dundalk • Carrickcarnon border
Common M1 incidents
- • High-speed breakdowns are common on the long open sections between Drogheda and Dundalk.
- • Freight and HGV incidents cluster near Drogheda and Dundalk port-linked junctions.
- • Cross-border journeys often require longer recovery relocation to Dublin or Belfast.
Recovery at every M1 junction
Broken down on the M1? Tell us your nearest junction and direction of travel — we dispatch 24/7 to any point on the route.
What to do if you break down on the M1
- 1. Get off the live lane. Pull onto the hard shoulder as far left as possible and switch on your hazard lights immediately.
- 2. Exit on the passenger side. Leave the vehicle away from traffic, climb behind the safety barrier, and keep passengers and pets with you.
- 3. Note your location. Check the nearest junction number and the marker posts on the hard shoulder — they show your exact position and direction.
- 4. Call Franks Recovery. Phone 087 446 7887 or WhatsApp us with your junction and direction — we dispatch straight away.
- 5. Never attempt repairs on a live motorway. Do not stand between your car and moving traffic or try roadside fixes in a running lane.
Counties along the M1
The M1 passes through these counties — open a county page for local town-by-town recovery coverage.
M1 recovery — frequently asked questions
Do you cover the whole M1 from Dublin to the border?
Yes. Franks Recovery covers the full Republic of Ireland M1 corridor, from the M50 interchange through Drogheda and Dundalk to the Northern Ireland border, with cross-border recovery available.
Can you recover a vehicle near Drogheda or Dundalk on the M1?
Yes. Drogheda (J9) and Dundalk (J18/J19) are core parts of our M1 coverage. Give us your junction number and direction of travel for fast dispatch.
What if I break down on the M1 at night?
We operate 24/7. Pull onto the hard shoulder, switch on hazard lights, exit on the passenger side behind the barrier, and call or WhatsApp us with your location.
Broken down on the M1? Call now.
Franks Recovery dispatches 24/7 across the M1 and every junction on the route.