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Editorial – The virus may be losing its grip but extremism and conspiracy theories are here to stay

A photo of far-right activists and promoters of COVID-19 conspiracy theories gathered outside the GPO in Dublin in February 2021.
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As Ireland heads towards the fifth month of lockdown, COVID denialists and anti-lockdown activists are becoming more emboldened. […]

The Beacon 18/04/2021 Opinion

New report argues Irish far right producing ‘Layers of Lies’ on Telegram

A photo of people in front of the Telegram logo which which has become the platform of choice for online extremism.
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A new report has highlighted the extent to which the Irish far right is using Telegram. According to […]

The Beacon 12/04/2021 News

INAR report argues ‘Irish far right fake news industry’ adding to racism problem

The cover of the latest report from INAR which reveals an increase in reports of racism made in Ireland last year which is partly down to the increase role of the far right in the country.
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The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) has divulged an increase in reports of racism the public made to […]

The Beacon 23/03/2021 News

UCD students call for investigation of Professor Dolores Cahill saying she ‘endangers public health’

A photo of UCD Professor Dolores Cahill speaking at an anti-mask rally in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day.
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The president of the Students’ Union (SU) of University College Dublin (UCD), Conor Anderson, has called for an […]

The Beacon 19/03/2021 News

Extremists are trying to fill the gap caused by COVID uncertainty and conspiracies

A photo of the Cork anti-lockdown rally on 6 March which attracted various conspiracy theories about COVID-19 as well as extremists.
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Last August over 1,000 people gathered at the Custom House in Dublin to protest against the COVID laws […]

Bryan Wall 08/03/2021 Analysis

Why do I care about anti-maskers? In a word, ableism!

Ableism on display at an anti-mask rally in Dublin.
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Webster’s dictionary defines the word ableism as….Okay. Relax. This isn’t a leaving cert essay! “But”, you cry, “Therese […]

Therese Cahill 06/03/2021 Opinion

Government’s failures are directly linked to the anti-lockdown violence we saw in Dublin

A photo of an anti-lockdown rally in Dublin which was attended by extremists.
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Events in Dublin yesterday were shocking but not entirely surprising. The government has mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic from […]

Bryan Wall 28/02/2021 Analysis

Far-right protestor to be sent forward for trial for attack on Izzy Kamikaze

A photo of Izzy Kamikaze after she was assaulted by a far-right activist outside the Dáil in September.
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A man accused of attacking LGBTQI+ activist Izzy Kamikaze during a protest in September is to be sent […]

The Beacon 18/02/2021 News

QAnon lives on as true believers keep the faith

A photo of the so-called Q Shaman, a devout QAnon adherent who was part of the mob that stormed the Capitol in Washington on 6 January.
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With the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, you’d hope that the […]

Bryan Wall 30/01/2021 Analysis

Editorial – Ireland is unexceptional when it comes to the pandemic and the far right

A photo of a banner of the far-right National Party which reads "Let Ireland Live" and was displayed at an anti-lockdown rally to protest against the government's pandemic laws.
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Ireland is not special. This has been hammered home for many in the last year. We were, like […]

The Beacon 31/12/2020 Opinion

Gemma O’Doherty charged with resisting arrest during hearing in Bray today

A photo of Anti-Corruption Ireland founder Gemma O'Doherty outside the Four Courts in Dublin.
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Gemma O’Doherty has been charged with resisting arrest in addition to two other charges she’s facing as a […]

The Beacon 14/12/2020 News

New group founded by former Renua members crowdfunding €250,000 to challenge lockdown laws in court

A photo of the website of the Irish Council for Human Rights which is crowdfunding €250,000 to challenge the lockdown legislation in court.
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A new anti-lockdown group has been launched by former members of Renua. The Irish Council for Human Rights […]

Bryan Wall 06/12/2020 Investigations

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