The Kilrush Digital Hub in Co Clare has been successfully upgraded with one gigabit network connectivity.

Enet is delivering the 1000 mbps fibre connection straight into the facility via the local metropolitan area network (MAN).

The hub currently provides hot desking, co-working, conference and training facilities for residents, visitors, e-workers and entrepreneurs. This upgrade provides users with access to next-generation telecommunications.

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Pat Dowling, 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, 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."

(CM/JG)