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Weekly fact-checking round-up: Was 1976 really that hot?

Posted on 03/07/202603/07/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Was 1976 really that hot?
Factchecks, News

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: Maps comparing European temperatures in 1976 and 2026 use mislabelled data Published: 26 June – by Shane … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Was 1976 really that hot?” »

Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up

Posted on 26/06/202626/06/2026 By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up
News

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 evidence an Iranian soccer player was deported by US immigration Posts circulating online falsely claimed that … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

EDMO Ireland participates in EU CAP Network workshop on social resilience

Posted on 23/06/202625/06/2026 By EDMO Admin
EDMO Ireland participates in EU CAP Network workshop on social resilience
Media Literacy, News, Policy

EDMO Ireland’s Martina Chapman participated in a two-day workshop on LEADER and Social Resilience, organised by the EU CAP Network in Kaunas, Lithuania, on 16 and 17 June. The event gathered Local Action Groups and rural stakeholders to explore how rural communities can use LEADER to address climate risks, migration, and crisis preparedness. Chapman took … Read More “EDMO Ireland participates in EU CAP Network workshop on social resilience” »

Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up

Posted on 19/06/202625/06/2026 By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up
Factchecks, News

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: Claims about Georgian asylum seekers and the EU Migration Pact misrepresent official data Posts shared online falsely … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up

Posted on 12/06/202625/06/2026 By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up
Factchecks, News

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: Viral video does not show a party at an ‘African social housing estate’ in Dublin A video … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up

Posted on 05/06/202625/06/2026 By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up
Factchecks, News

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 evidence a woman was drugged with a doused business card in Co Derry A viral voice … Read More “Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up” »

DCU FuJo/EDMO Ireland Awarded Funding to ​Investigate the Mainstream​ing of Media Literacy ​i​n Counter Disinformation​ Responses

Posted on 29/05/202629/05/2026 By EDMO Admin
DCU FuJo/EDMO Ireland Awarded Funding to ​Investigate the Mainstream​ing of Media Literacy ​i​n Counter Disinformation​ Responses
Media Literacy, News

Coimisiún na Meán has announced over €268,000 in funding to support Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation projects. Allocated as part of Budget 2026 to support the implementation of Ireland’s National Counter Disinformation Strategy, the funding has been awarded for three projects, to be delivered by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the Local Government Management Agency … Read More “DCU FuJo/EDMO Ireland Awarded Funding to ​Investigate the Mainstream​ing of Media Literacy ​i​n Counter Disinformation​ Responses” »

Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up

Posted on 28/05/202628/05/2026 By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up
News

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” »

EDMO Ireland delivers disinformation training for Dublin PPN Summer School

Posted on 26/05/202625/06/2026 By EDMO Admin
EDMO Ireland delivers disinformation training for Dublin PPN Summer School
Media Literacy, News, Outreach

On 26th May, Dr Eileen Culloty and Shane Murphy of EDMO Ireland delivered training on ‘How to Recognise and Navigate Disinformation’ for the 2026 Summer School of the Dublin Public Participation Networks (PPNs). PPNs enable community groups to take part in local decision-making. Established in 2014, they ensure that decisions made by local authorities reflect … Read More “EDMO Ireland delivers disinformation training for Dublin PPN Summer School” »

Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up

Posted on 22/05/202622/05/2026 By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Weekly Fact-Checking Round-Up
News

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” »

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