Telegram, the social media app favoured by conspiracy theorists and the far right, has revealed a large increase in its user figures for 2022. The company
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In Dublin and Mayo we saw just how much of a threat extremists are to gender rights
Pride month and the time surrounding it should be when the LGBTQIA+ community can celebrate its existence and be celebrated. In spite of centuries of
As conspiracy theories reign Vladimir Putin has become a hero in the Irish online extremist ecosphere
When Russia invaded Ukraine last month many were shocked, not least of whom some commentators who didn’t think Vladimir Putin would go that far. Others,
In the wake of Ashling Murphy’s murder the far right only saw an opportunity
To those who knew her Ashling Murphy was “a shining light”. A national school teacher in Tullamore and a talented musician, she had decided to
Far-right elements are behind the latest anti-mask push targeting parents and their children
A number of conspiracy theorists along with activists linked to far-right parties were involved in an anti-mask rally that was held in Dublin on Friday.
Man filmed helping patient leave hospital linked to Italian far-right party
The Beacon has identified a far-right activist who earlier in the week videoed himself helping a man apparently suffering from COVID-19 leave a hospital. Antonio
Extremists using Steam gaming service to connect, socialise, and recruit
Popular gaming distribution service Steam is host to a number of active far-right and neo-Nazi community groups. The information comes from a new study the
Far-right extremism has found a safe home online in the decade since Utøya
Most of us had no idea who Anders Brevik was until 22 July, 2011 and the attacks in Oslo and Utøya. Norwegian authorities knew who
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
Editorial – The virus may be losing its grip but extremism and conspiracy theories are here to stay
As Ireland heads towards the fifth month of lockdown, COVID denialists and anti-lockdown activists are becoming more emboldened. Their message hasn’t been dulled throughout the
New report argues Irish far right producing ‘Layers of Lies’ on Telegram
A new report has highlighted the extent to which the Irish far right is using Telegram. According to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), the
Extremists are trying to fill the gap caused by COVID uncertainty and conspiracies
Last August over 1,000 people gathered at the Custom House in Dublin to protest against the COVID laws and the lockdown. Speakers at the rally