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Civil liberties group ‘welcomes’ government report on updating Irish hate speech laws

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A leading civil liberties group has voiced its support for the proposed updating of Ireland’s hate speech laws. […]

The Beacon 18/12/2020 News

Man who previously served in French Foreign Legion part of mob that attacked anti-racism activists

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A man who appeared to be part of a security team at a far-right rally outside the Dáil […]

The Beacon 23/09/2020 News

Video: Far-right protestors attack anti-racism activists at the Dáil

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This article was updated on 15 September to include a second video which shows footage immediately before the […]

The Beacon 12/09/2020 News

House due to accommodate Traveller family damaged in suspected arson attack

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Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house in Carnmore, Co. Galway. The house was earmarked […]

The Beacon 31/08/2020 News

Facebook announces crackdown on QAnon while also targeting anti-fascist pages and groups

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Facebook has announced a crackdown on QAnon, anti-fascist, and militia groups on the platform. The move comes as […]

The Beacon 19/08/2020 News

Leo Varadkar defending white men is no mistake. It’s a play for far-right votes

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Leo Varadkar is not one to make gaffes. He knows what he’s saying when he says it. And […]

Bryan Wall 14/08/2020 Opinion

Violence in Dublin as anti-racism activists confront far-right protestors

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There were scuffles in Dublin today as activists confronted far-right and QAnon protestors. On O’Connell bridge a march […]

The Beacon 08/08/2020 News

Tensions at Croke Park as far right gathered to protest against Eid celebration

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Far-right protestors gathered outside Croke Park today to demonstrate against its use by Muslim people celebrating Eid Al […]

The Beacon 31/07/2020 News

Anti-racism activist attacked in Tramore, Co. Waterford after confronting anti-lockdown protestors

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Footage has emerged online of an anti-racism activist being assaulted in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The activist was confronting […]

The Beacon 11/06/2020 News
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