Web infrastructure in Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's data center capital, hosting 20 facilities that anchor the country's digital economy. The city's low corporate tax rate and transatlantic cable landings make it a prime location for hyperscale and enterprise deployments. Operators such as Equinix, Inc. and Digital Realty each run 4 sites, while eircom Ltd and Keppel Data Centres operate 2 facilities each.
Dublin as an internet hub
The Internet Neutral Exchange (INEX) runs the country's largest peering fabric from Dublin. INEX LAN1 connects 107 networks, while INEX LAN2 peers 67 networks. Equinix Dublin's own IXP connects 16 networks, and MegaIX Dublin serves 3. These exchanges keep local traffic local and reduce latency for Irish and international users.
Dublin offers direct connectivity to North America via submarine cables and to European hubs through diverse fiber routes. Colocation customers include global cloud providers, financial services firms, and content delivery networks. The mix of carrier-neutral facilities and carrier-owned data centers gives buyers options across price and density tiers.
Key facts
- Dublin has 20 data centers and 4 internet exchange points.
- Equinix, Inc. and Digital Realty each operate 4 facilities.
- INEX LAN1 is Dublin's largest IXP with 107 connected networks.
- INEX LAN2 connects 67 networks across the city.
- eircom Ltd and Keppel Data Centres each run 2 facilities.
Data centers in Dublin
All 20 facilities →Digital Realty Dublin DUB1-2
Digital Realty
5 carriers
Equinix DB1 - Dublin, CityWest
Equinix, Inc.
4 carriers
Equinix DB2 - Dublin, Kilcarbery
Equinix, Inc.
3 carriers
Equinix DB3 - Dublin, Ballycoolin
Equinix, Inc.
2 carriers
Cable & Wireless
CW Clonshaugh
1 carriers
Digital Realty Dublin DUB10
Digital Realty
1 carriers
Digital Realty Dublin DUB13-14
Digital Realty
1 carriers
Digital Realty Dublin DUB3
Digital Realty
1 carriers
Eircom Dublin (Citywest)
eircom Ltd
1 carriers
Eircom Dublin (Clonshaugh)
eircom Ltd
1 carriers
Equinix DB4 - Dublin, Ballycoolin
Equinix, Inc.
1 carriers
Hibernia Atlantic Dublin International Exchange Center
Hibernia Atlantic
1 carriers
Keppel Data Centres | Keppel DC Dublin 1
Keppel Data Centres Holding Pte Ltd
1 carriers
CyrusOne Dublin 1
CyrusOne Inc.
Dave Geoghegan
Sternforth Ltd.
euNetworks (Global Voice)
euNetworks Group
Keppel Data Centres | Keppel DC Dublin 2
Keppel Data Centres Holding Pte Ltd
Servecentric (Blanchardstown)
ServeCentric Ltd. (Blanchardstown)
VDC2 Viatel Parkwest
Viatel Technology Group
Vodafone Willsborough Industrial Estate
VODAFONE