Overview

Recent years have seen a rise in far-right activity and protest in Ireland, with an increase in the number of attacks and harassment episodes against minorities, as well as politicians, journalists and activists. Addressing a lack of research on the subject, this book is the first to analyse the rapidly escalating situation. Contributions from diverse sources, including journalists and former Irish police officers, explore the fundraising and online activities of far-right groups in their opposition to the politics of gender, sexual diversity and multiculturalism. In exposing the rising threat from violent far-right actors, the book promotes a debate on how civil society can prevent and counteract the spread of such ideas.

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Author:   Orla Lynch (University College Cork) ,  James Windle (University College Cork) ,  Kevin Sweenet (University College Cork) ,  Joan Cronin (University College Cork)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Bristol University Press
ISBN:  

9781529244823

ISBN 10:   152924482
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   08 August 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: The Far-Right in Ireland: Right Here, Right Now? – Yasmine Ahmed Part 1: The Far-Right and the State 1. The last 5 years of the Far-Right in Ireland (title and co-author tbc) 2. The Far-Right and the Sovranist Movement in Ireland - Kevin Sweeney Part 2: Far-Right Activities: Organisation and Funding 3. The Far-Right and immigration - John Mooney 4. Far Right Intersections with Gender Ideologies and Extremist Behaviour - Joan Cronin 5. Financing the Far-Right in Ireland: Merchandise, Donations (and Potentially Music) - Clara Schenk and James Windle Part 3: Offline and Online: Platforms and Communications of the Far-Right in Ireland 6. Blurring the Boundaries Between Off and Online Communication: The Power of Images - Sheelagh Brady 7. The Far-Right in the Online Space: Ecosystem, Influencers and International Links – Gabriella Fattibene and Orla Lynch Conclusion

Reviews

""This is a timely and interesting collection of chapters investigating the far right in Ireland – a relevant read for students, scholars and policy makers."" Lorraine Bowman Grieve, South East Technological University

'This is a timely and interesting collection of chapters investigating the far right in Ireland – a relevant read for students, scholars and policy makers.' Lorraine Bowman Grieve, South East Technological University ""With a growing need for in-depth understanding of Irish far-right actors, their motivations and the state response, this expertly conceived book analyses core issues for contemporary Ireland to grapple with.” John Morrison, Maynooth University

Author Information

Orla Lynch is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Director of Research for the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University College Cork, Ireland. James Windle is Lecturer in Criminology at University College Cork. Yasmine Ahmed is a Ph.D Candidate in Criminology at University College Cork.

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