Tag: Disinformation

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” »

Weekly factchecking round-up: 8-14 May 2026

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Factchecks

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” »

Who sets the rules online? EDMO Ireland joins global debate

Posted on By Ana
Outreach

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” »

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” »

Weekly factchecking round-up: 1-7 May 2026

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Factchecks

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” »

Weekly factchecking round-up: 24-30 April 2026

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Factchecks

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” »

Weekly factchecking round-up: 17-23 April 2026

Posted on By Siobhán Soares Gannon
Factchecks

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” »

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” »

Just like during Covid, conspiracy theorists are thriving amid the Middle East fuel crisis

Posted on By AOB
News, Policy

Aidan O’Brien from EDMO Ireland spoke to the Journal Factcheck about the sudden spike in “energy lockdown” conspiracy theories, which are recycling old COVID-19 conspiracy theories about Net-Zero, The Globalist Agenda, and Population Control. However, unlike during COVID, where social media platforms committed to tackling health disinformation of their own volition, we are unlikely to … Read More “Just like during Covid, conspiracy theorists are thriving amid the Middle East fuel crisis” »

As the presidential race begins, ordinary citizens must speak up for democratic principles

Posted on By AOB
Elections, News, Policy

As Ireland’s 2025 presidential race unfolds, the integrity of its democratic process faces new challenges from foreign interference and smear campaigns to misinformation spread by bots. Writing in The Irish Times, Eileen Culloty, assistant professor in communications and deputy director of the DCU Institute for Media, Democracy and Society, together with David Farrell, Professor of Politics at University College Dublin and expert in electoral systems, argue that institutional safeguards alone are not enough. And advocate empowering ordinary citizen through tools like citizen panels and grassroots vigilance to actively defend democratic norms and ensure fair and trusted elections.