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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 1H 34M

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

from The QTS Experience · host Dave McCall

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

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

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