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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. Debunked: The WHO has not said hantavirus is ‘spreading very fast across the world’ Published: 15 May – … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 15-21 May 2026” »
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” »
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. Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs Published: 13 May – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 8-14 May 2026” »
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” »
Aidan O’Brien of EDMO Ireland appeared as a panellist for the webinar “Who Sets the Rules Online? Democracy, Regulation and Global Power”. The panel was facilitated by the International Coalition Network Against Hate (INACH), in a discussion that ranged from platform governance to the effectiveness of user-driven moderation. The researcher was joined by fellow panellists … Read More “Who sets the rules online? EDMO Ireland joins global debate” »
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?” »
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” »
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. Debunked: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed Published: 5 May – by Shane … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 1-7 May 2026” »
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. A bizarre ‘time travel’ theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter Published: 27 April – … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 24-30 April 2026” »
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. Debunked: Fringe commentator from US spreads false rumour of stabbing at Connolly Station Published: 21 April A viral … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 17-23 April 2026” »
