The online exchange of conspiracy theories within an Irish extreme right wing Telegram group during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 20, 2024
While the extreme right wing (ERW) has not gained a foothold in local or national Irish politics, the country has witnessed a growth in online activism and harassment, and physical protest and violence. This paper explores a case study based on 4876 unique posts from one Irish-based Telegram group active during six months of the ...
Layers of Lies: A First Look at Irish Far-Right Activity on Telegram
September 18, 2023
This report aims to provide a first look into Irish far-right activity on the messaging app, Telegram, where the movement is operating both as identifiable groups and influencers, and anonymously-run channels and groups. The report looks at the activity across 34 such Telegram channels through the lens of a series of case studies where content ...