Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Derek Blighe

This year
2025
Derek Blighe contests donation to refugee charity but is ordered to pay sum to new group
Debunked: Photo of Jimmy Saville with a child does not show a young Keir Starmer
Last year
2024
Anti-migrant activist Derek Blighe convicted as he refused to pay donation to refugee charity
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
Far-right fizzle: Fringe candidates face disappointment as election results come in
Far-right activist Derek Blighe told to make donation to refugee charity at Fermoy court hearing
Far Right activist Derek Blighe withdraws appeal against conviction for theft at Ukrainian shop
Debunked: Why terms like 'illegals' and 'people trafficking' mischaracterise the asylum system
Three new anti-immigrant parties have registered to stand in Irish elections - but who are they?
Ireland has never elected a candidate from a far-right party.
Debunked: Misleading claims shared in Roscrea amid protests at Racket Hall
All time
Debunked: No evidence for claims by anti-immigrant activist of attempted abduction in Kerry
Far right protesters aren't just in it for the cause - there's also money to be made
One agitator asks his followers for support to cover travel and other expenses related to the protests.
Anti-immigration activists monetise their YouTube accounts and ask for donations, reports Eimer McAuley.
Experts say the tactics are imported from abroad but the levels of profit are small at present.
Fermoy latest town to be visited by anti-immigration campaigners and misinformation