Apple Athenry Data Center
Sector: Education • Location: Athenry, Ireland
Source: The Verge
Apple announced plans in 2015 to build a roughly $1 billion data center on a 500-acre site in Athenry, Ireland, to power its services in Europe. The project included outdoor education spaces, walking trails, a native tree replanting initiative, and use of 100% renewable energy. Despite local government approval, the project faced community opposition over noise, light pollution, flooding, traffic,
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Education, Government, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Athenry, Ireland
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Verge
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Description | Apple announced plans in 2015 to build a roughly $1 billion data center on a 500-acre site in Athenry, Ireland, to power its services in Europe. The project included outdoor education spaces, walking trails, a native tree replanting initiative, and use of 100% renewable energy. Despite local government approval, the project faced community opposition over noise, light pollution, flooding, traffic, and wildlife impact, leading to legal challenges and eventual cancellation in May 2018. |
Original sector | Technology |
Budget |
Location
Country | Ireland |
City | Athenry |
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Source | The Verge |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Government, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-15 |
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