The €1.93 million metropolitan area network (MAN) has been activated in the West Clare town of Kilrush.
Kilrush is the first County Clare town where a MAN has been activated since the Government launch of the programme in 2004.
The network will be managed and operated by e|net who will offer broadband services to their retail customers throughout the town. There are currently two service providers providing services on the Kilrush MAN.
The overall cost of the completed Kilrush MAN is €1.93 million comprising a Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources grant of €1.75 million and 5% contributions (€96,255) each from Clare County Council and Shannon Development, both members of the Shannon Broadband Ltd consortium.
Dr Vincent Cunnane, chief executive of Shannon Development and chairman of Shannon Broadband, said: "As an early advocator for broadband facilities through our drive to set up the Shannon Broadband initiative, we are delighted to see the activation of the Kilrush MAN and we wish e|net every success with the management of this vital piece of telecoms infrastructure."
Mayor of Kilrush Mairéad O’Brien said: "This telecommunications network serves as a significant boost to ongoing efforts to make the town attractive for outside investment. This world-class infrastructure is something that growing companies require and Kilrush Town Council, along with Clare County Council, will be contacting regional and national enterprise agencies to inform them that Kilrush is open and ready for business. I am also confident that the local education sector will also benefit greatly from the quality connectivity now being provided."
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