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A data centre suggestion from out of left field

Surely once-inhabited islands off the west coast would make a good home?

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Sat Nov 07 2026 - 06:00

Sir, – There are several previously inhabited wind-blown islands off the west coast of Ireland surrounded by lots of water.

Surely this is where we should put the data centres? They could use wind power and nobody would complain about the noise. – Yours, etc,

THOMAS KENNEDY,

Knocklyon,

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