‘All the benefit is for Big Tech’: Rally against data centres set to be held in Dublin

The Irish Times · Caroline O'Doherty · 2026-11-06 14:00 UTC

Almost 100 protests are taking place across 16 European countries. Groups hope rally will force Government to impose moratorium on new data centres

The bus was booked, the painted banners were drying nicely and spirits were, if not exactly high, then at least strong.

Amanda Power ran through the details. “We’re leaving at nine and should be in Dublin by 11.30 and then we’ll meet up with all the others at twelve.

“We have the bus and then others are making their own way. It should be a good turnout.”