Self-described 'socialist republicans' have backed an alliance with unionists to combat rising nationalism in Ireland at a meeting hosted by Lasair Dhearg during ongoing crisis talks over nationwide objections to huge influxes of migrants.

Held at Creggan's Ráth Mór Centre in Derry, attendees included members of PBP, CATU, 32CSM, 1916 Societies, and Socialist Republicans for Palestine. Speakers were (L-R) Lorcán Ó Duine, Pól Torboid, Amy Rafferty, Pádraig Scott, and Cllr Gary Donnelly.

Donnelly urged moving "outside our comfort zones," noting that some unionist marching bands include black members and were equally opposed to nationalism in Ireland. He also cited 'people of colour' participating in Twelfth celebrations commemorating William III's 1690 Boyne victory to secure control over Ireland as a positive sign.

Amy Rafferty identified unionist areas of Belfast as the most multicultural, adding that there was "a huge portion of people there who want to engage."

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A Belfast group being funded to counter the "far-right" online have failed their objective according to Amy Rafferty who was speaking at a Derry meeting hosted by the self-described 'socialist republican' group Lasair Dhearg in March this year.

Rafferty was responding to a question from one of the two dozen audience members asking what could be done to push back against people sharing information and raising concerns about immigration that she didn't agree with on social media.

But Rafferty said she didn't believe countering the dominant narrative online about immigration is possible, adding that she is aware of a Belfast group who are being "quite literally paid" to counter the "far-right" on social media but have failed.

"It doesn't work. It hasn't worked for them so far."

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Members of the shoplifting community rumbled by Dealz security using a pram to stash their loot.

I'd say most stores don't even bother calling the Garda any more as they've learned it's just more hassle.

Consequently thefts go unrecorded and Drew Harris can pretend crime figures are down.

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Nolan has a canny knack for drawing out reactions like this.

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In February, several online accounts reported an attack on a woman in Athlone but a Garda statement denied receiving any reports.

Yesterday, an asylum seeker was arrested at Crooksling IPAS centre at 7am and appeared in court accused of raping a woman in Athlone on 17 February.

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Some of the dirts are starting to show signs of self-awareness:

'Most of the left have no organic roots in working class communities'

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The EU has launched this platform to appeal unfair bannings by social media. If you are in the EU and have lost an account on a major platform, it would be worth submitting an appeal:

https://portal.appealscentre.eu/

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Huge numbers out in Cork

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Cork.

EXCLUSIVE: US State Dept weighs TRAVEL BANS for Irish officials enforcing EU "hate speech" laws

Ireland’s media regulator (Coimisiún na Meán) is clashing with Washington over fears of election interference & censorship with their power to issue fines of up to €20 million or up to 6% of turnover to large social media platforms based in Ireland for breaking the EU's online speech codes.

>The American delegation expressed frustration in particular at a recent event hosted by the Media Commission with the NGO Hope and Courage Collective titled ‘Reporting The Far Right’s Tactics and Talking Points’. Such an event was considered politically charged and “inherently partisan in nature.”

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Cork beat its rebel heart today with thousands out for the National Protest for Ireland.

Credit to @real_eire on X for capturing some fantastic footage.

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"This is our island."

Jordan Crowley from the National Party delivers a passionate speech to the thousands in attendance at the National Protest for Ireland in Cork yesterday.

Credit to @real_eire and @RoddyBMurray for the footage.

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