Facebook planning new €200 million data centre in Ireland

Facebook is reported to be planning a new €200 million ($224 million) data centre in Ireland, which will mainly be powered by renewable energy.

The 50,000 square metre centre will be based in County Meath, about 9 miles west of Dublin city, and will be the social network's second data centre in Europe, bringing the company's Irish staff numbers up to over 1,000, according to TheJournal.ie

The company, which in 2008 located its international headquarters in Dublin, said the move shows its commitment to investing in Ireland. The new project is being supported by the Irish government through its foreign direct investment arm Read more...