Meta opens campus in Dublin as new international headquarters

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023 - 13:02

Kenneth Fox

Meta has opened a new campus in Ballsbridge, Dublin which will act as the home for Meta’s international headquarters.

The social media giant said its Irish base is home to over 80 teams and plays a central role in the company’s global operations.

With over 2,000 full-time employees across Ireland, the company also has sites in Meath, where its data centre is located, and Cork, which is home to reality labs.

The Minister for Enterprise, Simon Coveney, said: “Meta has been a key investor in Ireland since it opened its first Irish office almost 14 years ago.

"It has been a challenging time for the tech industry, but Meta employs over 2,000 people in Ireland across three locations and Ireland has played an important role in the company’s growth and success since 2009. On behalf of the Irish Government and IDA Ireland,

"I wish Meta’s team every success in its new home in Dublin.”

Speaking at the opening, head of Meta Ireland, Anne O’Leary, said: “Today marks a positive new chapter in the story of Meta in Ireland.

"We opened our first Irish office in 2009, with a team of 25 people. Now, with over 2,000 employees across 80 teams in three Irish locations, our operations continue to play an important role for Meta, both in Ireland and globally, as we build the future through AI and immersive technologies.

“With over 110 nationalities, our new campus is open, bright and busy with an incredibly welcoming community. It’s designed so that employees can prioritise time together to foster a vibrant culture, healthy relationships and strong collaboration, so they can do their best work.

The opening of the Dublin Ballsbridge Campus follows Meta' release of the Quest 3, the first mass-market mixed reality headset and the next generation of Ray Ban Meta Smart Glasses earlier this month.

It also comes after Meta’s Q3 2023 financial results, which were published on Thursday, reported total revenue last quarter of $34.1 billion (€32 billion), up 23 per cent year-over-year.