More Houses in Rural Areas Around Bweeng, Dromahane, Grenagh, Charleville & Dunmanway Gain Access to High-Speed Fibre Broadband

Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the latest progress under the National Broadband Plan, with an additional 4,360 premises in the Grenagh, Dunmanway and Charleville deployment areas now able to pre-order high-speed fibre broadband connections through the National Broadband Ireland network.

The latest rollout will also benefit many homes, farms and businesses in surrounding rural communities including Dromahane and Bweeng, bringing much-needed connectivity to areas that have long experienced poor broadband coverage.

Welcoming the announcement, Deputy O’Shea said “This is hugely positive news for rural communities across Cork North West. The fact that an additional 4,360 premises in the Grenagh, Dunmanway and Charleville deployment areas can now access or pre-order high-speed fibre broadband is a major step forward for families, businesses, farmers and students alike. This rollout also includes rural areas such as Dromahane and Bweeng, where reliable broadband connectivity has been a longstanding issue for many residents. Access to fast and dependable broadband is no longer a luxury — it is essential for remote working, education, online services and supporting local enterprise.”

Deputy O’Shea said the continued rollout of the National Broadband Plan is transforming rural Ireland and ensuring communities are not left behind in the digital age.

“I welcome the fact that more than 60,000 homes, farms and businesses across Cork can now avail of high-speed fibre broadband, with over 20,600 already connected to the network. This demonstrates the significant progress being made across the county.”

“The National Broadband Plan represents one of the biggest investments in rural Ireland in generations. It is critically important that rural communities in Cork receive the same opportunities and connectivity as urban centres.”

Deputy O’Shea also encouraged residents and businesses across Cork to check their eligibility and register for updates through National Broadband Ireland.

“I would strongly encourage anyone in the affected areas to check their Eircode on the NBI website and explore the options now available to them. High-speed broadband can make a real difference to daily life, business development and community sustainability in rural Cork.”