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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: Story of a Cork woman being knocked out after smelling perfume is an urban legend Published: 26 … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 21-27 August 2026” »
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” »
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 government’s strategy for women is not a campaign to discourage homemakers Published: 14 August – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 14-20 August 2026” »
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” »
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: Anthony Fauci did not say that Covid was nothing more than the common flu Published: 7 August … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 7-13 August 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: Video of Gardaí near a Dublin mosque cut to imply they came to arrest a man in … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 31 July – 6 August 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. How statistics can be twisted to push the Great Replacement conspiracy theory Published: 25 July – by Shane … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 25-30 July 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: Doctor who promoted unproven Covid drugs isn’t on trial for ‘questioning’ authorities Published: 24 July – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 17-24 July 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. What is ‘chat control’, the EU’s contentious plan to fight online child abuse? Published: 11 July – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 10-16 July 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: There are no special tax-free arrangements for Islamic banking or ‘halal mortgages’ Published: 3 July – by … Read More “Weekly factchecking round-up: 3-9 July 2026” »
