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Geo-Eirgrid

In Service

187 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2012

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Specifications

Length187 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2012
Landing Points2
Countries2

Owners

Eirgrid

Landing Points (2)

Location Country Position
Deeside Clwyd, United Kingdom GB United Kingdom 53.2017°, -3.0276°
Lusk, Ireland IE Ireland 53.5263°, -6.1659°

About the Geo-Eirgrid Cable System

Geo-Eirgrid is a point-to-point submarine cable linking United Kingdom and Ireland. Landing at Deeside Clwyd, Lusk, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. Submarine cables in this region contribute to a mesh of redundant paths that keep internet traffic flowing even when individual systems are damaged or under maintenance. GeoCables tracks this cable using RIPE Atlas measurements from four probes in Minsk, Almaty, Tbilisi, and Jerusalem, comparing live RTT against historical baselines to catch performance shifts early.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
Last checked2026-04-16 18:00

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Health Timeline

Tue, Mar 31
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Deeside Clwyd
RTT Spike
59ms → 149ms (2.54×)
22:01
Mon, Mar 30
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Deeside Clwyd
RTT Spike
30ms → 179ms (5.98×)
04:03

FAQ

What is the length of the Geo-Eirgrid cable?
The Geo-Eirgrid submarine cable is 187 km long.
Which countries does Geo-Eirgrid connect?
Geo-Eirgrid connects 2 countries via 2 landing points.
Who owns the Geo-Eirgrid cable?
Geo-Eirgrid is owned by a consortium including Eirgrid.
When was Geo-Eirgrid put into service?
The Geo-Eirgrid cable entered service in 2012.
Geo-Eirgrid
  • Length187 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2012

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