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Weekly fact-checking round-up: from AI-generated Epstein images to fake letters

Posted on 11/09/202611/09/2026 By Euan Smith
Weekly fact-checking round-up: from AI-generated Epstein images to fake letters
Factchecks

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: Pictures of Ursula von der Leyen with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated Published: 4 September – by Shane … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: from AI-generated Epstein images to fake letters” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: Nepal flood footage and Tallaght mosque video misinformation

Posted on 04/09/202604/09/2026 By Euan Smith
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Nepal flood footage and Tallaght mosque video misinformation
Factchecks

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: Fake videos of the Nepal floods viewed on social media tens of millions of times Published: 1 … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Nepal flood footage and Tallaght mosque video misinformation” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: Cork perfume tale, Ceuta migrant claim and Enoch Burke misinformation

Posted on 28/08/202628/08/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Cork perfume tale, Ceuta migrant claim and Enoch Burke misinformation
Factchecks

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: Story of a Cork woman being knocked out after smelling perfume is an urban legend Published: 26 … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Cork perfume tale, Ceuta migrant claim and Enoch Burke misinformation” »

New report examines if tech companies acted to protect Ireland’s 2025 presidential election

Posted on 26/08/202631/08/2026 By Ana
New report examines if tech companies acted to protect Ireland’s 2025 presidential election
Elections, News, Research

EDMO Ireland has published the report Are Tech Companies Meeting Obligations to Protect Democratic Elections? Evidence from Ireland’s Presidential Election, authored by Aidan O’Brien and Dr Eileen Culloty. This work is part of a series of reports EDMO hubs have carried out in EU member states between 2025 and 2026. The report analysed the effectiveness … Read More “New report examines if tech companies acted to protect Ireland’s 2025 presidential election” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: False DEI claims about Dublin Bus recruitment and more

Posted on 21/08/202625/08/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: False DEI claims about Dublin Bus recruitment and more
Factchecks

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: Cows contribute significantly towards climate change, despite claims in viral video Published: 18 August – by Shane … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: False DEI claims about Dublin Bus recruitment and more” »

EDMO Ireland’s Dr Eileen Culloty speaks to RTÉ News about new report on crime and security journalism

Posted on 20/08/202621/08/2026 By Ana
EDMO Ireland’s Dr Eileen Culloty speaks to RTÉ News about new report on crime and security journalism
News

Dr Eileen Culloty from EDMO Ireland has spoken to RTÉ News about a new report on crime and security journalism in Ireland. The report, The Role of Crime and Security Journalism in Irish Democracy, was published by Maynooth University and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL). Authored by Dr Cian Ó Concubhair and Glory … Read More “EDMO Ireland’s Dr Eileen Culloty speaks to RTÉ News about new report on crime and security journalism” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: Covid, tourism, ‘tradwives’ and Gaeilge

Posted on 14/08/202625/08/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Covid, tourism, ‘tradwives’ and Gaeilge
Factchecks

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: Anthony Fauci did not say that Covid was nothing more than the common flu Published: 7 August … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Covid, tourism, ‘tradwives’ and Gaeilge” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: Gardaí video and Ceuta claims debunked

Posted on 07/08/202625/08/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Gardaí video and Ceuta claims debunked
Factchecks

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: Video of Gardaí near a Dublin mosque cut to imply they came to arrest a man in … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Gardaí video and Ceuta claims debunked” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: Twisted statistics and AI misinformation

Posted on 31/07/202625/08/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Twisted statistics and AI misinformation
Factchecks

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. How statistics can be twisted to push the Great Replacement conspiracy theory Published: 25 July – by Shane … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Twisted statistics and AI misinformation” »

Weekly fact-checking round-up: Covid misinformation resurfaces

Posted on 24/07/202625/08/2026 By Ana
Weekly fact-checking round-up: Covid misinformation resurfaces
Factchecks

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: Doctor who promoted unproven Covid drugs isn’t on trial for ‘questioning’ authorities Published: 24 July – by … Read More “Weekly fact-checking round-up: Covid misinformation resurfaces” »

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