British pub group Mitchells & Butlers is understood to be sizing up expansion opportunities across Ireland, with up to six potential locations already thought to have been identified in Cork and Dublin.

UK pub chains looking to expand into Ireland, along with providers of electronic goods, clothing and footwear, are likely to be the most active players in the Irish retail property market this year, according to property consultancy, Savills.

SOUTH Anne Street is to become the Bond Street of Dublin, with an array of designer retail outlets that will capitalise on its pivotal location between Dawson Street and Grafton Street.