There are some elements in Irish society who need to think deeply about how they use their platforms. For anyone concerned about social justice it
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Allyship with marginalised groups means examining your own privilege
The definition of allyship is when a person who is in a position of privilege and power seeks to operate in solidarity with a marginalised
Senator Eileen Flynn voices fears over ‘rise of the far right in Ireland’
A member of the Seanad has warned of the threat posed by the far right to Ireland. Senator Eileen Flynn told the Seanad that she
House due to accommodate Traveller family damaged in suspected arson attack
Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house in Carnmore, Co. Galway. The house was earmarked for a Traveller family after it was
Protest to be held against voting pact due to elect Noel Larkin mayor of Galway
A protest has been organised to demand that Galway councillors don’t elect Noel Larkin as the city’s next mayor. The councillor and former mayor has
Councillor who previously attacked immigrants and Travellers likely to become mayor of Galway
A Galway councillor who previously referred to people fighting as acting like a “Zulu tribe” will likely be appointed mayor of Galway. Noel Larkin, who
Galway councillor calls group of people ‘Zulus’ after footage of fight is posted online
A councillor in Galway has said that people involved in a brawl that was captured on video behaved like they were in a “Zulu tribe”.
Editorial – Will the government actually make racists in Ireland feel ‘uncomfortable’ as the UN suggested?
Over the last week the Irish government has faced the ire of the United Nations (UN). As part of a regular review of member states,