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Groups plan protests in Dublin against energy-intensive data centres

Several cities · pinned on Dublin, Ireland · since Nov 6, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 6. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Protesters are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of energy-intensive data centres, including high electricity and water use.
What they want
They are demanding a moratorium on large-scale data centre developments to allow for better scrutiny of their impacts.
What changed
Nov 5: Organisers announced a two-day campaign starting November 6, featuring a march in Dublin and various events across 15 European countries.
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What protesters want

  • Moratorium on large-scale data centre projects
  • Better scrutiny of environmental impacts
  • Address social costs of data centre expansion

Organised by: Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Foxglove, Stop Dirty Data Centres

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

Over 100 organisations across 15 European countries, including Ireland, have scheduled a two-day campaign titled “Stop Dirty Data Centres” for November 6 and 7, 2026. In Dublin, the planned actions include a march to protest the expansion of energy-intensive data centres. Organisers, including groups such as Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, and Foxglove, argue that these facilities strain public infrastructure, increase energy costs, and consume significant water resources. They are calling on political leaders to implement a moratorium on new large-scale projects. The campaign highlights concerns regarding the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the prioritisation of data centres over housing and other local needs. No official government response to the planned protests has been reported in the provided sources.

Timeline

  1. Organisers announced a two-day campaign starting November 6, including a march in Dublin and events in 15 countries.12

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