Author: Eileen Culloty

Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
News, Policy

Factcheckers will be central to new European Commission plans to safeguard democracy under the EU’s Democracy Shield, according to Commissioner Michael McGrath. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), McGrath outlined the Commission’s efforts to build resilience against disinformation. McGrath, who became EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and … Read More “Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield” »

Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
Campaigns, Media Literacy, News

As part of EDMO’s Be Online Smart campaign, EDMO Ireland delivered a talk in Ballymun Library. Be Online Smart explores how algorithms shape our online experience—from the news we read to the videos we watch. The talk was one of four media literacy sessions delivered by EDMO Ireland’s Eileen Culloty and Shane Murphy, organised through … Read More “Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community” »

EDMO Ireland Coordinator addresses disinformation and the influence industry at PRII Annual Conference

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
News, Outreach

EDMO Coordinator, Dr Eileen Culloty, was invited to speak at the 2024 Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) National Conference. The conference brought together more than 200 “communications professionals to hear from 20 national and global speakers and thought leaders, to discuss developing trends and learn from case studies and the latest research.” In her … Read More “EDMO Ireland Coordinator addresses disinformation and the influence industry at PRII Annual Conference” »

GE24: TheJournal FactCheck team up with PA for Election Check 24

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
Elections, Factchecks, News, Outreach

Election Check 24 is a project supported by the Google News Initiative, aimed at fighting misinformation during Ireland’s general election. Led by PA Media, Ireland’s national news agency, it brings together news publishers and TheJournal’s fact-checkers to ensure accurate information is available to the public. PA Media’s fact-checking team, which is recognized by the International … Read More “GE24: TheJournal FactCheck team up with PA for Election Check 24” »

EDMO Ireland partners speak at event on Disinformation and its Implications for Security and Defence

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
News, Outreach, Policy

On Wednesday, Disinformation and its Implications for Security and Defence was co-hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), an international affairs think tank, and the Belgian Embassy, as a national contact point for NATO. Ireland is not a member of NATO, but does cooperate with the alliance. In such countries, the embassy … Read More “EDMO Ireland partners speak at event on Disinformation and its Implications for Security and Defence” »