Far-right, anti-vaccination extremists have vowed to step up their campaign of targeting politicians and public figures. In a video posted to social media earlier this
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Misinformation still on social media despite HSE reports
During a seven-month period this year the Health Service Executive (HSE) has reported over 1,000 posts to social media companies for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. Facebook,
Irish court ruling destroys latest far-right disinformation campaign about garda revenge
Disinformation is nothing new in the worlds of conspiracy theories and extremism. In both milieus those with an agenda twist evidence and facts to suit
Gab hack shows QAnon and ‘anti-fa’ conspiracy theories abound in private messages
A little over two weeks ago non-profit and data archivist group Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoS) revealed what they’ve termed GabLeaks. According to the group,
New group founded by former Renua members crowdfunding €250,000 to challenge lockdown laws in court
A new anti-lockdown group has been launched by former members of Renua. The Irish Council for Human Rights (ICHR) was founded by siblings Tracey and
Funding for Gemma O’Doherty’s Anti-Corruption Ireland partially revealed in emails to SIPO
Anti-Corruption Ireland (ACI) has taken in roughly €400 in donations from public outings in the 12 months up to April of this year. In emails
Far-right Síol na hÉireann registered as private company and may be breaching fundraising laws
Far-right group Síol na hÉireann may be in violation of rules governing acceptance of donations for political purposes. The Beacon has also discovered that although
Irish anti-lockdown groups are using Telegram to organise protests and promote conspiracy theories
A number of private online groups are calling for nationwide protests to demand an end to the lockdown in Ireland. Using the encrypted messaging service
Hate Online – Leaks from far-right forum reveal Irish members who call for Jews to be ‘gassed’ and who describe themselves as ‘Hitlerists’
This is Part Four of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland. The previous parts can be read here, here,
Hate Online – YouTube is being used by the Irish far right to spread hatred, misinformation, and whip up hysteria about asylum seekers
This is Part Three of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland. The previous parts can be read
Hate Online – In Facebook the far right has found a haven in which to organise and spread their message
This is Part Two of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland. Read Part One here. Facebook is
Hate Online – Meet the Irish website where users discuss staging a military coup, promote Islamophobia, racism, and conspiracy theories
This is Part One of Hate Online, a series examining the online presence of the far right in Ireland An Irish website appears to be