Eir coverage map — Towns overview (m2)

Town-level snapshot of Eir fiber and mobile coverage across Irish towns. Independent, map-based notes to help you verify availability before you switch.

  • Town-level indicators: Fiber, FTTP, Fixed Wireless, 4G/5G
  • Updated: 2026 — aggregated from public coverage maps and on-the-ground checks
  • Independent reviews and confirmed reports per town
Map overview
Town example 1
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Interactive coverage map

Pan and zoom the embedded region map for town-level indicators. Use layers to toggle fiber vs mobile signal.

Selected towns — details & notes

Short summaries for frequently-checked towns. Click a town to expand on confirmed coverage type and local notes.

Swords street

Notes: Several estates show FTTP availability; check premises via Eir address search and confirm with postcode checks.

  • Likely: FTTP in new developments
  • Common: A mix of DSL and fiber on adjacent streets
  • Tip: Use installer visit for precise ONT placement

Athlone locality

Notes: 4G/5G mobile coverage is consistently strong. Fiber rollout present in town centre with FTTP build zones moving outward.

  • Best areas: Town centre & newer estates
  • Watchpoints: Some rural addresses rely on fixed wireless

Skibbereen

Notes: Local projects aim to increase FTTP reach; many outlying addresses still depend on fixed wireless or DSL.

  • Community updates helpful — check local council notices
  • Installation wait times vary

Coverage snapshot by county

Estimated percentage of towns with confirmed fiber availability (sampled towns, independent observations).

County Sampled towns Fiber presence Notes
Dublin 12 85% FTTP common in urban areas
Cork 8 60% Mixed; rural gaps exist
Galway 6 55% Town centres prioritized
Mayo 5 30% Many fixed wireless areas
Method: sampling of public coverage layers and local reports. This is not a guarantee of availability for a specific address — always verify with a provider check.

How to verify and switch — quick checklist

  1. Use the provider's address check as a first filter.
  2. Compare independent reports in nearby streets on this site.
  3. Confirm installation lead times and ONT/engineer requirements.
  4. Backup: ask about fixed wireless options if fiber not available.
  5. Keep an eye on local FTTP roll-out announcements.
Local reporter
Local reporter — field checks and town updates

Independent town reviews & user notes

User note 1
Ennis — user note

Confirmed FTTP in new estate; installation completed in 3 weeks.

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User note 2
Longford — field report

Strong mobile signal; FTTP limited to central streets.

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User note 3
Wexford — community update

FTTP project announced; staging expected in 2026–2027.

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If you have recent installation experience or a local update, let us know — your notes improve the coverage map for everyone.