Limerick company enet link up with pioneering digital hub in Kilrush

ENET, the company which is set to be partner supplier to the troubled National Broadband Plan, has announced a new deal in Co Clare.

The technology infrastructure firm, headquartered at the National Technology Park, has delivered one gigabit connectivity to the Kilrush Digital Hub.

The facility provides hot-desking, co-working, conference and training facilities for residents, visitors, e-workers and entrepreneurs.

The fibre connection is being delivered straight into the facility via the local metropolitan area network.

The Kilrush Hub was officially opened in March 2018, as one of the measures contained in the Clare County Council digital strategy, which seeks to provide communities with access to broadband infrastructure and facilities.

Former Limerick council official Pat Dowling, now chief executive of Clare County Council, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer a 1GB broadband connection to the people of Kilrush via the Digital Hub. The local authority facility is proving very successful due to its catchment area and population size, with an array of people using the facility. The users include local residents, visitors to West and North Clare, local enterprises and entrepreneurs, and e-workers.”

Speaking about enet’s involvement, its head of communications Niall Beirne said: “enet are delighted to deliver world-class broadband infrastructure to the Kilrush Digital Hub. There is no doubt that MAN-enabled locations such as Kilrush gain a significant competitive advantage through the availability of high-speed broadband. We would like to congratulate the local authority in having the foresight to bring this strategy to life.”