Category: News

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?

Posted on By EDMO Admin
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

Posted on By EDMO Admin
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

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 Images from unrelated events—including the Coolock riots, footage … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up” »

EDMO Ireland supports new digital media literacy resource for third-level institutions

Posted on By EDMO Admin
Media Literacy, News

EDMO Ireland was proud to support a new educational resource on digital media literacy developed by Munster Technological University. The course, “Digital Media Literacy: Build the Skills to Question What You See Online,” provides essential skills for students navigating today’s digital information landscape. Developed by a cross-disciplinary team of academic staff, library professionals, and students from Munster Technological University, … Read More “EDMO Ireland supports new digital media literacy resource for third-level institutions” »

EDMO Ireland and Media Literacy Ireland to host annual Disinformation Forum in Dublin

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
News

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” »