Episode 226: Cathal Quinn – From Rooftops to Resilience: Data Centers, Mental Health & Irish Grit

He went from pouring pints to powering platforms—and once dreamed of being the next great Irish basketball star (don’t we all). Cathal Quinn and I discuss big builds, mental health, and why Ireland is still punching above its digital weight class.

Referenced Reports / Concepts

• FLAP-D: Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin as major European DC hubs
• Compound growth of the EU data center market: Estimated 15–20% YoY over 3–5 years (no direct link, summary from guest)
• The concept of Ireland missing the “first wave of AI” due to energy constraints

Guest Links

• Cathal Quinn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinn-15099837/
• MOY Group Company Website