120 km · 2 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2012
| Length | 120 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2012 |
| Landing Points | 2 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Location |
|---|
| Clonshaugh, Ireland |
| Holyhead, United Kingdom |
Monitored from 2026-03-07 through 2026-05-14 — live ICMP round-trip time measurements via RIPE Atlas probes. All values below are recomputed daily from raw probe data. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #127 | RIPE Atlas | 62 | 52.3 ms |
| #7324 | RIPE Atlas | 24 | 25.7 ms |
The Emerald Bridge Fibres is a 120 km regional submarine cable that connects Clonshaugh in Ireland to Holyhead in the United Kingdom. This point-to-point fiber-optic link was ready for service in 2012 and is operated by Zayo.
Ireland: Clonshaugh
United Kingdom: Holyhead
The Emerald Bridge Fibres is owned and operated by Zayo.
The cable was ready for service in 2012. The status of the cable remains unknown.
This intercontinental submarine cable connects Ireland and the United Kingdom, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. Clonshaugh, located in County Dublin, serves as an important landing point for telecommunications infrastructure, while Holyhead is a key port city on the northwestern coast of Wales, facilitating maritime connections to various parts of the UK.
Both Ireland and the United Kingdom are significant players in Europe's digital landscape. Ireland has established itself as a major hub for data centers and international connectivity due to its stable regulatory environment and low tax rates. The country is also part of the broader European Union, which further enhances its position as a key transit point for submarine cables serving multiple markets.
The United Kingdom, being an island nation with extensive maritime connections, has long been a central node in global telecommunications networks.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 20.29 ms / base 50.32 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-05-14 04:30 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 20.3 | 48.8 | 96.6 | 6 |
| 30 days | 20.3 | 51.1 | 150.0 | 56 |
| 60 days | 20.3 | 52.3 | 150.0 | 62 |
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