Around 1,600 anti-immigration and far-right agitators came together to hold a rally in Cork a week ago. Billed as “Ireland Says No”, the event was a follow-up to a similar rally in Dublin in April with many of the attendees of the Cork rally also coming from Dublin. Rapist and former UFC fighter Conor McGregor […]
Conor McGregor – a rapist lionised by Ireland’s far right
Conor McGregor’s recent announcement that he plans to run for the Irish presidency has come as no surprise to those paying attention to his outbursts over the last few years. Having become increasingly vocal about what he sees as Ireland’s immigration problem, he is now seen by the Irish far right as their saviour. Across […]
Small but concerning gains for Irish far right in 2024 elections
This year’s election results in Ireland show that the country is not immune from far-right politics. Held on 7 June, the local elections and European Parliament (EU) elections attracted over 100 candidates from far-right parties or those linked to them. Support for these parties in Ireland has historically been low to non-existent. However, the far […]
