Author: Siobhán Soares Gannon

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: Far-right figures spread untrue claim foreigners were taking over a farmer’s land False claims circulated online alleging … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: There is no government scheme offering free cheese to recipients of a hantavirus vaccine A fake news-style … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Module 2: Disinformation about Women The second module of the EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation aims to provide an overview of some of the main trends, narratives, and techniques used by illiberal actors and networks when targeting women and girls across Europe. Wednesday, 27 May 202614:00 – 16:00 CESTOnline Trainers Please register here by … Read More “EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation” »

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs New research for EDMO … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed Claims circulating online that 90% … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. A bizarre ‘time travel’ theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter Conspiracy theories circulating online … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Debunked: Fringe commentator from US spreads false rumour of stabbing at Connolly Station A viral claim shared by … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of fact-checkers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European fact-checks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent fact-checks by TheJournal FactCheck team. Old footage and incorrect hot takes fuelling misinformation around protests Images from unrelated events—including the … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

EDMO Ireland and Media Literacy Ireland and will host their annual Disinformation Forum on Monday, 11 May at Europe House, Dublin 2. The forum is convened as part of ongoing commitments under the National Counter Disinformation Strategy,Among these, Commitment 4 calls for Ireland to adopt a lifelong approach to empowering all citizens with the skills … Read More “EDMO Ireland and Media Literacy Ireland to Host Annual Disinformation Forum in Dublin” »