Ireland Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031

The Ireland data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.17% from 2025 to 2031.

IRELAND DATA CENTER MARKET - KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Ireland has about 35 operational colocation data centers. Most data centers are being developed according to Tier III standards. Dublin is the top data center destination in the country. It continues to be Ireland’s leading hub for data center expansion, marked by a concentrated growth in advanced facilities, hyperscale data centers, and dedicated cloud regions. There are around 32 existing and 14+ upcoming data centers in Dublin.
• The average cost of developing a data center in Ireland typically ranges between $9 and 10 million per MW, making it more cost competitive than several other mature European markets, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK. These relatively lower development costs have been key drivers behind the concentration of hyperscale, self built data centers in the country.
• Ireland’s Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) introduced a revised electricity grid connection policy in response to rapidly rising data center energy consumption and concerns raised by EirGrid regarding system reliability. The framework aims to ensure that the continued growth of the data center sector does not compromise electricity security, infrastructure stability, or Ireland’s legally binding climate commitments.
• Grange Castle Business Park, located in South Dublin near Clondalkin, is one of Ireland’s largest and most significant data center clusters. It constitutes a core part of the wider west Dublin data center corridor and hosts facilities operated by several major global technology, cloud, and digital infrastructure companies. The park accommodates a dense concentration of hyperscale cloud providers and colocation operators, benefiting from shared power, connectivity, and transport infrastructure.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Ireland colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in Ireland by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
• Data center investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing Ireland data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about the Ireland data center market size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Ireland
  • Facilities Covered (Existing): 35
  • Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 23
  • Coverage: 3+ Locations
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (Data Center Area)
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data center colocation market in Ireland
  • Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2022-2031)
  • Retail & Wholesale Colocation Revenue (2022-2031)
  • Retail & Wholesale Colocation Pricing
• Ireland data center landscape market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the market.

IRELAND DATA CENTER MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• In the current landscape of colocation investors, several established companies play a significant role. Notable players include CyrusOne, Digital Realty, Echelon Data Centres, EdgeConneX, Equinix, JCD Group, K2 STRATEGIC, Keppel Data Centres, Pure Data Centres, among others.
• Companies such as GreenScale, Energia Group, and AVAIO Digital Partners are emerging in the country, reflecting a growing demand for data center services and innovative colocation solutions. This dynamic environment is fostering competition and promoting advancements in technology and customer offerings.
• The cloud market in Ireland is expected to experience significant growth in the future. Major global cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google and others continue to expand their presence.
• For instance, In January 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS) secured planning approval for three new data centers in North Dublin, Ireland. The company stated that the development is not expected to have any significant climate impact. Together, the facilities will have a total combined power capacity of 73 MW.
• Despite its challenges, the data center market in Ireland is not stagnant. Major hyperscale operators like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services continue to maintain large facilities in the country, and existing data centers are expanding within the established limitations. We are witnessing a shift from rapid, unrestricted growth to a more regulated phase, characterized by limited infrastructure.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

• Existing Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Dublin
  • Other Cities
• List of Upcoming Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Dublin
  • Other Cities

IT Infrastructure Providers

• Arista Networks
• Atos
• Broadcom
• Cisco Systems
• Dell Technologies
• Fujitsu
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Huawei Technologies
• IBM
• Lenovo
• NetApp
• NVIDIA

Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors

• Arup
• Bennett Construction
• Bouygues Construction
• Collen Construction
• Designer Group
• Future-tech
• H&MV Engineering
• Hyphen
• ISG
• John Sisk & Son
• John Spain Associates
• Kirby Group Engineering
• M+W Group
• Mace Group
• Mercury
• PM Group
• TOT Architects
• Winthrop Technologies

Support Infrastructure Providers

• ABB
• Caterpillar
• Cummins
• Eaton
• HITEC Power Protection
• Legrand
• Rehlko
• Rittal
• Rolls-Royce
• Schneider Electric
• Socomec
• STULZ
• Trane
• Vertiv

Data Center Investors

• Amazon Web Services
• CyrusOne
• Digital Realty
• Echelon Data Centres
• EdgeConneX
• Equinix
• Google
• JCD Group
• K2 STRATEGIC
• Keppel Data Centres
• Meta
• Microsoft
• Pure Data Centres
• Servecentric

New Entrants

• Art Data Centres
• AVAIO Digital
• Energia Group
• GreenScale
• Vantage Data Centers

REPORT COVERAGE

This report analyses the Ireland data center market share. It elaborately analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, cooling systems, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

• IT Infrastructure
  • Server Infrastructure
  • Storage Infrastructure
  • Network Infrastructure
• Electrical Infrastructure
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Transfer Switches & Switchgears
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure
• Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
  • Rack Cabinets
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
• Cooling Systems
  • CRAC and CRAH Units
  • Chiller Units
  • Cooling Towers, Condensers and Dry Coolers
  • Other Cooling Units
• General Construction
  • Core & Shell Development
  • Installation & commissioning Services
  • Building & Engineering Design
  • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
  • Physical Security
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Tier Standard
  • Tier I & Tier II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV
• Geography
  • Dublin
  • Other Cities

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1. How much MW of power capacity will be added across Ireland during 2026-2031?
2. How big is the Ireland data center market?
3. What factors are driving the Ireland data center market?
4. Which all cities are included in Ireland center market report?