Bibliography - "a fascinating project." 

The following is a list of research resources that I used when preparing my project "a fascinating project." as part of my Stage 2 (Year 2) BA in Photographic Media at Griffith College in Semester 2 2024/25.

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Arnall, T. (2014) Internet Machine. Available at: https://www.elasticspace.com/2014/05/Internet-machine (Accessed: 11 May 2025).

Curbing Cooperative Consumer Costs with DLRT&D World. Available at: https://www.tdworld.com/overhead-transmission/article/55267116/curbing-cooperative-consumer-costs-with-dlr (Accessed: 18 February 2025).

Bob, T. (2025a) ChatGPT - Create an Image to Show the Impact of Ai Data Centres on the Environment. Available at: https://chatgpt.com/share/67fabc88-2f2c-8002-8d5f-e2e296913dd8 (Accessed: 12 April 2025).

Bob, T. (2025b) ChatGPT - For a Fine Art Photography Project about the Impact of AI Data Centres on the Local Environment, What Kind of Visual Representations Would Be Suitable?. Available at: https://chatgpt.com/share/67fabda8-b254-8002-adf8-8ae6e9fa12cc (Accessed: 12 April 2025).

Bob, T.A. AI Generated Mymap - the Impact of aI Data Centers on Natural Environmentmymap. Available at: https://www.mymap.ai/playground?mid=v3G5LyJehW4lW (Accessed: 12 April 2025).

Breaking MAD: Generative AI Could Break the InternetRice News | News and Media Relations | Rice University. Available at: https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/breaking-mad-generative-ai-could-break-internet (Accessed: 25 February 2025c).

Chang, C.-C. and Kahn, A.-P. (2015) Jet Lag. Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz.Cotton, C. (2015) Photography Is Magic. first edition. New York, New York: Aperture.Creating Accountability for Data Centres in Western Dublin. (2016) Available at: https://www.tasc.ie/blog/2025/05/27/creating-accountability-for-data-centres-in-wester/ (Accessed: 29 May 2025).

Crimson Line a Natural History of the Cochineal. (2021) second edition. London: Stanley/ Barker.Cristina de Middel. Available at: http://www.lademiddel.com/ (Accessed: 23 April 2025d).

Curran, M. The Breathing Factory (2002-2006). Available at: https://markcurran.org/information-3/ (Accessed: 14 March 2025).

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Data Centres Are Risk to New Homes Accessing Power. (2025a) Available at: https://extra.ie/2025/05/03/news/irish-news/data-centres-risk-new-homes (Accessed: 29 May 2025).

Data Centres Campaign. (2003b) Friends of the Earth. Available at: https://www.friendsoftheearth.ie/data-centres/ (Accessed: 12 May 2025).

Data Centres in IrelandHost in Ireland. Available at: https://www.digitalinfrastructure.ie (Accessed: 25 February 2025f).

Deane, P. (2024) ‘Expensive and Volatile: The Problems with Ireland’s Energy Supply’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0903/1468211-ireland-energy-supply-security-price-imported-fossil-fuels-renewable-energy/ (Accessed: 17 April 2025).

Deanna Dikeman - Leaving and Waving. Available at: https://deannadikeman.com/leaving-and-waving (Accessed: 19 February 2025g).

Depoorter, B. (2022) Bieke Depoorter, A Chance Encounter at C/O Berlin. Available at: https://co-berlin.org/en/program/exhibitions/bieke-depoorter (Accessed: 13 May 2025).

Details Of Sectarian Murals, 1997-99Sorika. Available at: https://sorika.com/products/details-of-sectarian-murals-2024 (Accessed: 14 February 2025h).

Dublin Data Center MapData Center Map. Available at: https://www.datacentermap.com/ireland/dublin/ (Accessed: 12 April 2025i).

Dunbar, C. Ciaran Dunbar - DieselDiesel. Available at: https://ciarandunbar.com/diesel (Accessed: 24 February 2025).

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Farrell, D. and Maybury, P. (2016) David Farrell: Before, during, after... Almost. Dublin: Royal Hibernian Academy.

Ferguson, D. and Walker, P. (2025) ‘National Grid Boss Says Heathrow Could Have Stayed Open despite Substation Fire’. The Guardian, 23 March. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/23/national-grid-boss-says-there-was-power-to-run-heathrow-during-shutdown (Accessed: 24 March 2025).

Glen, A. (2025) ‘Heathrow Boss Defends Running of Airport after Criticism of Shutdown’. The Guardian, 22 March. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/22/heathrow-boss-defends-running-of-airport-after-criticism-of-shutdown (Accessed: 22 March 2025).

Grant, K. and Bowler, N. (2015) Unions. Heidelberg: Kehrer.

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Harvey, F. and editor, F.H.E. (2025b) ‘Energy Demands from AI Datacentres to Quadruple by 2030, Says Report’. The Guardian, 10 April. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/10/energy-demands-from-ai-datacentres-to-quadruple-by-2030-says-report (Accessed: 10 April 2025).

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Hido, T. (2014) Todd Hido: On Landscapes, Interiors, and the Nude. first edition. New York: Aperture Available at: http://swbplus.bsz-bw.de/bsz42356384Xinh.htm (Accessed: 10 May 2025).

Hosford, P. (2025) Taoiseach Rejects ‘housing vs Data Centres’ Energy Claim by Senior Civil ServantIrish Examiner. Available at: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41642011.html (Accessed: 29 May 2025).

Host in Ireland Welcomes 78 Partners in 2025Host in Ireland. Available at: https://www.digitalinfrastructure.ie/post/host-in-ireland-welcomes-78-partners-in-2025 (Accessed: 25 February 2025l).

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Ireland, H.I. (2024) Research Finds Ireland’s Unique Relationship with Data Centres OptimisticHost in Ireland. Available at: https://www.digitalinfrastructure.ie/post/ireland_unique_relationship_with_data_centres_optimistic (Accessed: 25 February 2025).

Ireland Warned to Choose between AI or Homes. (2025b) Euro Weekly News. Available at: https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/29/ireland-to-choose-between-ai-or-homes/ (Accessed: 29 May 2025).

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Lee, G. (2024) ‘Data Centre Growth “threat to” Ireland’s Climate Targets’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1210/1485594-data-centre-report/ (Accessed: 10 May 2025).

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Lordan, T. (2024) Mandy O’Neill: Best Laid Plans – Compelling Photo-Journey through Lockdown and Cabra’s HistoryThe Irish Times. Available at: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/review/2024/11/05/mandy-oneill-best-laid-plans-compelling-photo-journey-through-lockdown-and-cabras-history/ (Accessed: 13 May 2025).

McGrath, P. (2025a) ‘Construction Plans Approved for Data Centre in Co Mayo’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0426/1509622-data-centre-mayo/ (Accessed: 10 May 2025).

McGrath, P. (2025b) ‘Construction Plans Approved for Data Centre in Co Mayo’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0426/1509622-data-centre-mayo/ (Accessed: 26 April 2025).

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Minister Ryan Gets Government Approval for Measures to Accelerate Renewable Electricity. Available at: https://gov.ie/en/department-of-the-environment-climate-and-communications/press-releases/minister-ryan-gets-government-approval-for-measures-to-accelerate-renewable-electricity/ (Accessed: 10 May 2025s).

Misrach, R. (2020) Richard Misrach on Landscape and Meaning. first edition. New York, NY: Aperture Foundation.

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Monerawela, G. (2024) SOLAR FARMS AS BIG AS THE PHOENIX PARK PLANNED FOR MEATHMeath Live. Available at: https://meathlive.net/2024/10/23/solar-farms-as-big-as-the-phoenix-park-planned-for-meath/ (Accessed: 16 March 2025).

Monoliths · Peter Staniszewski - Product Designer and PhotographerPeter Staniszewski - Product Designer and Photographer. Available at: https://www.peterstnsz.com/photo/monoliths (Accessed: 12 March 2025v).

Murphy, D. (2025a) ‘Electricity Demand Set to Grow 45% between Now and 2034’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0325/1503812-electricity-demand-set-to-grow-45-between-now-and-2034/ (Accessed: 25 March 2025).

Murphy, D. (2025b) ‘Proposal to See Data Centres Make Carbon Emissions Public’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0218/1497295-data-centres-carbon-emissions/ (Accessed: 18 February 2025).

Murphy, D. (2025c) ‘Work to Begin on Large-Scale Data Centre in Arklow’. Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0509/1511958-data-centre/ (Accessed: 10 May 2025).

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Obordo, R. and Bartholomew, J. (2025) ‘“No One Knew What to Do”: Power Cuts Bring Chaos, Connection and Revaluation of Digital Dependency’. The Guardian, 30 April. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/30/no-one-knew-what-to-do-power-cuts-bring-chaos-connection-and-revaluation-of-digital-dependency (Accessed: 1 May 2025).

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Power Shortages Mean Ireland Will Have to Choose between AI and Housing, Says Senior Government Official. (2025d) Irish Independent. Available at: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/power-shortages-mean-ireland-will-have-to-choose-between-ai-and-housing-says-senior-government-official/a399947800.html (Accessed: 29 May 2025).

Power Shortages Mean We’ll Have to Choose between New Homes and Data Centres, Top Official Warns. Available at: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/power-shortages-mean-well-have-to-choose-between-new-homes-and-data-centres-top-official-warns/a298785474.html (Accessed: 29 May 2025ab).

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Seawright, P. and Bamford, I. (2013) Volunteer. Dublin: Artist Photo Books.Sewell, A. (2020) Known and Strange Things PassAndy Sewell. Available at: http://www.andysewell.com/known-and-strange-things-pass (Accessed: 11 May 2025).

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