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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

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

Far-right targeting of Dublin Mayor Hazel Chu ‘completely unacceptable’ and ‘not a one-time event’

A photo of Dublin mayor Hazel Chu who the far right have regularly targeted for harassment.
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There’s been widespread condemnation of the Irish far right after the Irish Examiner revealed far-right protestors targeted Dublin […]

The Beacon 22/01/2021 News

Editorial – Forces similar to those that attempted insurrection in Washington aren’t unknown to Irish shores

A photo of a gallows outside the Capitol building in Washington and a photo of banners with nooses on them being held by extremists outside the Dáil to target Irish politicians.
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Four years of Donald Trump’s extremist rhetoric reached its natural apex in Washington last week. Having refused to […]

The Beacon 17/01/2021 Opinion

Irish-based Parler user asked how he’d get his 12-gauge’ on an airplane to support US insurrection

A photo of far-right extremists outside the Capitol building in Washington where they attempted an insurrection.
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A number of videos from the hack of the social media website Parler can be traced back to […]

The Beacon 14/01/2021 News

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

New group Le Chéile launched to ‘build a national alliance’ against far-right threat

An image of the logo of Le Chéile which has been formed to counter the rising far-right presence in Ireland.
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A new national organisation has been launched to tackle the rise of the far right in Ireland. Le […]

The Beacon 03/12/2020 News

Doras report highlights lack of mental health supports for people in direct provision

A screenshot of the cover of the report published by Doras which highlights the lack of mental health services for asylum seekers in direct provision.
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Asylum seekers in Ireland with mental health difficulties are having their problems “exacerbated” due to living in direct […]

The Beacon 24/11/2020 News

Inconsistent policing by gardaí has given extremists space to thrive

Gardaí involved in policing a left-wing protest outside the Dáil.
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In the last 12 months the presence of the far right in Irish society has become increasingly obvious. […]

Bryan Wall 12/11/2020 Analysis

Arrest made in connection with assault on Izzy Kamikaze last month

A photo of Izzy Kamikaze after she was assaulted by a far-right activist outside the Dáil in September.
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An arrest has been made in connection with an assault on an activist outside the Dáil last month. […]

The Beacon 22/10/2020 News

Mixed reaction to Day Report’s recommendations about direct provision

A photo of the cover of the Day Report which has made recommendations on ending the direct provision system in Ireland.
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There has been mixed reaction to the publishing of a report on ending the direct provision system. It’s […]

The Beacon 22/10/2020 News

Funding for Gemma O’Doherty’s Anti-Corruption Ireland partially revealed in emails to SIPO

A photo of Anti-Corruption Ireland founder Gemma O'Doherty outside the Four Courts in Dublin.
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Anti-Corruption Ireland (ACI) has taken in roughly €400 in donations from public outings in the 12 months up […]

The Beacon 17/10/2020 Investigations

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