Facebook has confirmed that it will go ahead with plans to build a €200m data centre in Clonee, Co. Meath.
Ireland has been home to the social media giant's headquarters since 2009, and it has now been confirmed that they will further invest in Ireland.
The €200m centre is planned for a site in Clonee, Meath and according to the Irish Times, will support 2,000 construction jobs as well as the centre needing roughly 150 staff.
The company will build an initial 31,000 square ft facility, and has already received planning permission for a second building on the site.
Head of Facebook Ireland, Gareth Lambe said: “Ireland has been home to Facebook’s international headquarters since 2009 and we’re excited to be investing further here.
“We want to innovate in Europe and for Europeans, and the Clonee data centre will house some of the big breakthroughs Facebook has made in this area. Like its predecessors, this project will generate hundreds of millions of euros in economic activity and support hundreds of jobs in the local community.”
‘I’m a 29-year-old woman and my income would shock my friends if it was made public’
Experts believe that reading for 30 minutes every day can help you live a longer life Researchers have confirmed that regularly reading books can help you live longer. A 2016 study found that people who regularly read may live longer than those who don’t, which is big news for us bookworms. “Reading is more than […]
In this edition of Her Money Diaries, we meet Gigi from Galway City, whose family lost all their money in the recession Welcome back to Her Money Diaries, our new financial series that discusses the money woes and wins of the woman of Ireland. This week’s Money Diary, we’re taking a look at Gigi from […]
The study found that men are more understanding and patient after becoming fathers. How much does fatherhood change you? A lot, according to a new study, and in the best possible way. According to research completed by thortful, 26% of men are reportedly more empathetic, understanding and patient after having children. The study found that […]
