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
Category: Investigations
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