DATA centres now use more energy than all the urban homes in the country combined. Ireland is grappling with an energy problem as businesses like Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft grow to meet the increasing demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The International Energy Agency reported that 21% of Ireland's electricity consumption in 2023 came from data … [Read more...] about The cost of Ireland’s data centre boom
The cost of Ireland’s data centre boom
Number of those arrested climbs to 31 over Northern Ireland unrest
POLICE have arrested over 30 individuals in relation to recent unrest in several areas in Northern Ireland. 23 people, including a 13-year-old girl and her mother, are now facing charges linked to the violent incidents that occurred last week. The unrest began in Ballymena last Monday, following reports of a sexual assault involving a young girl the previous weekend. Police … [Read more...] about Number of those arrested climbs to 31 over Northern Ireland unrest
Over half a million apply for NFL Croke Park tickets
OVER 600,000 people joined the online queue to secure tickets for the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings. The Steelers and Vikings will face off at Dublin’s Croke Park on Sunday, September 28, with kick-off at 2:30. Tickets officially went on sale at midday, but thousands had already begun forming online minutes after a virtual waiting room opened … [Read more...] about Over half a million apply for NFL Croke Park tickets
Survivors invited to view excavation works at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam
SURVIVORS and family members connected to a mother and baby home in Tuam which is currently being excavated have been invited to view the works at the site. Some 796 children are believed to be buried in a septic tank at the former home in Co. Galway while it was in operation under the Bon Secours sisters from 1925 t0 1961. Pre-excavation work has begun at the site of the … [Read more...] about Survivors invited to view excavation works at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam
‘Concerned’ Tánaiste calls for ‘restraint’ as Israeli-Iranian conflict escalates
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has called for a deescalation of the worsening conflict between Israel and Iran. Strikes between the two nations have intensified over the weekend. The conflict erupted on Friday, June 13, after Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in Iran, which saw Iran retaliate with aerial attacks. More than 220 people have been killed in Israeli strikes so far, … [Read more...] about ‘Concerned’ Tánaiste calls for ‘restraint’ as Israeli-Iranian conflict escalates