Data Centers in Ireland

Ireland – Europe's Premier Data Hub

Executive Summary

Ireland is the undisputed data gateway between North America and Europe. Its rich connectivity, concentration of cloud providers, and stable business environment make it the premier choice for companies requiring low-latency access to both continents. Deploying infrastructure here secures a strategic foothold in the EU market, ensuring high-performance access for millions of end-users.

Ireland: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Ireland's network infrastructure is one of the most developed in the world, engineered to support global finance, technology, and content delivery. Dublin, in particular, is a major international hub with dense, resilient connectivity.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality With over 35 unique network providers operating in the country, as of September 2025, businesses have extensive choice. A competitive carrier-neutral colocation market ensures fair pricing and diverse routing options, preventing vendor lock-in and maximizing uptime.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps Ireland offers 4 dedicated cloud on-ramps providing direct, private access into 16 distinct cloud regions, as of September 2025. Major providers with a physical presence include:

• AWS
• Microsoft Azure

This direct access reduces latency and improves security compared to connecting over the public internet.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) The primary exchange is INEX (Internet Neutral Exchange), which has multiple points of presence across Dublin. Peering at INEX keeps local traffic within Ireland, dramatically improving performance and reducing transit costs for reaching Irish end-users.

Bare Metal Bare metal server options are widely available from multiple providers. Global suppliers like Leaseweb offer dedicated hardware for performance-intensive workloads that require direct access to physical resources without a virtualization layer.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power Industrial power costs are estimated between €0.18 and €0.24/kWh, as of September 2025. As power is a significant operational expense, these rates are a key consideration for large-scale deployments. The national grid benefits from a mix of sources, with approximately 40% from renewables like wind and 60% from natural gas.

Power Grid Reliability The power grid, particularly around the Dublin data center clusters, is well-engineered with significant investment in redundancy. Major colocation facilities are supported by multiple substations, ensuring reliable and consistent power delivery essential for maintaining uptime.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts Most data centers are clustered in and around Dublin, providing direct, low-latency connectivity to the city's major business districts. This includes the Silicon Docks technology hub and the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), home to hundreds of global tech and finance firms.

Regional Market Reach As an English-speaking member of the European Union, Ireland provides a perfect launchpad into the EU's single market of over 450 million people. Its geographic position also makes it ideal for serving both European and North American markets with minimal delay.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers While specific tax breaks on data center equipment are not offered, the country's highly favorable corporate tax environment is a primary driver for investment. This broader financial advantage makes it one of the most attractive locations in the world for establishing a strategic business presence.

Natural Disaster Risk

Ireland has a very low natural disaster risk profile, with an INFORM Risk score of 2.1 out of 10, as of September 2025. This stability is a key advantage for critical infrastructure and business continuity planning.

The primary environmental hazards to consider, while still rated low, are:

• Coastal Flooding: The highest-rated natural risk, particularly for facilities in low-lying coastal areas.
• River Flooding: A consideration for infrastructure located near major river systems.
• Tsunami: A very low but non-zero risk for coastal regions.

Risks from earthquakes and tropical cyclones are negligible.