Category: News

DCU FuJo and EDMO Ireland awarded funding to investigate the mainstream​ing of media literacy ​i​n counter disinformation​ responses

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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 and EDMO Ireland awarded funding to investigate the mainstream​ing of media literacy ​i​n counter disinformation​ responses” »

EDMO Ireland delivers disinformation training for Dublin PPN Summer School

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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” »

The second module of the EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation focuses on women

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
News

The second module of the EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation, “Disinformation About Women,” 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. When? Wednesday, May 27, 2026Which time? 14:00 – 16:00 CESTWhere? Online Trainers Please register … Read More “The second module of the EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation focuses on women” »

Strengthening communities: Highlights from the 2026 Disinformation Forum

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
News

On Monday, 11 May, leaders from across Ireland’s regulatory, governmental, and community sectors gathered at Europe House, Dublin, for the annual Disinformation Forum. Co-hosted by EDMO Ireland and Media Literacy Ireland, the event marked a pivotal moment in our collective effort to counter disinformation through grassroots collaboration and media literacy. The forum was opened by … Read More “Strengthening communities: Highlights from the 2026 Disinformation Forum” »

Irish Times: Why is the US conspiracy theorist who championed ‘pizzagate’ so interested in Ireland?

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News

EDMO Ireland analyst Aidan O’Brien is featured in the Irish Times, co-authoring an opinion piece with Marcy Wheeler on the growing attention US far-right conspiracy influencers are paying to Ireland. On the morning of April 7th, the first videos of the fuel protests in Ireland went viral almost instantly. In the US, the people who have spun stories … Read More “Irish Times: Why is the US conspiracy theorist who championed ‘pizzagate’ so interested in Ireland?” »

New report on disinformation impacts on the charity and voluntary sector

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
News

EDMO Ireland has a new report on Disinformation Impacts on Community and Voluntary Organisations by Dr Shane Murphy & Dr Eileen Culloty. The report is published as part of the annual Disinformation Forum hosted by Media Literacy Ireland and EDMO Ireland. Disinformation harms democracy by undermining trust and evidence while amplifying social divisions. To date, … Read More “New report on disinformation impacts on the charity and voluntary sector” »

Virgin Media panel discussion on the fallout from the fuel protests

Posted on By Eileen Culloty
News

EDMO Ireland’s Eileen Culloty joined John Lee (Daily Mail) and Mick Clifford (Irish Examiner) on the panel for the Monday with Gavan Reilly show on Virgin Media. The panel discussed the political fallout of the fuel protests, the media minister’s comments on political coverage of those protests, and what Ireland should do in an era … Read More “Virgin Media panel discussion on the fallout from the fuel protests” »

Fuel protests reveal disinformation economy, says EDMO Ireland

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News

EDMO Ireland’s Aidan O’Brien has drawn attention to the underlying “disinformation economy” of digital platforms. Meanwhile, the Irish Independent reports that the Gardaí are trying to remove disinformation about the organisation’s response to the fuel protest. Europe’s Digital Service Act (DSA) provides for the removal of illegal content. Regarding harmful content including disinformation, the DSA … Read More “Fuel protests reveal disinformation economy, says EDMO Ireland” »

Weekly factchecking round-up: 10-16 April 2026

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Factchecks, News

Through the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), the EU supports a European network of factcheckers, including TheJournal in Ireland. For a monthly roundup of European factchecks, visit the main EDMO website. Here, we highlight recent pieces by TheJournal FactCheck team. Old footage and incorrect hot takes fuelling misinformation around protests Published: 10 April – by Shane Raymond Images … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 10-16 April 2026” »