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The violent protest in Dublin last weekend has highlighted the role of coronavirus conspiracy theories in towns and cities across Ireland – but what should you do if a loved one has fallen down the misinformation rabbit hole?
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean met some of those involved in the protest this morning as part of a special report for
The Pat Kenny Show.
He also spoke to Dr Lucy Michael, spokesperson for Fingal Communities Against Racism and Commission Member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
She told Henry that far-right groups are attempting to radicalise small business owners by preying on the anxiety and isolation caused by coronavirus lockdowns.
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11:00 AM January 11, 2021
Wendy Cummins, Alastair Cummins, committee member Ann Roberts, supporters Liz Asbury, Sue Artus and Spooky the dog walked 10 miles to raise funds for the RNLI.
- Credit: RNLI
Seaton and Beer RNLI’s Annual Autumn Sponsored Walk, this year socially distanced, on Sunday, October 25, raised £561.50.
Alastair Cummins and Wendy Cummins plus committee member Ann Roberts, supporters Liz Asbury, Sue Artus and Spooky the dog walked 10 miles from the junction on the A375 Seaton Road to the Honiton and Blackberry Camp junction to Seaton via Southleigh, Colyton and Colyford.
Wendy said: “We proceeded along country lanes and footpaths and the weather was fine and dry. Thank you to everyone who sponsored us, donated and gave through our justgiving.com fundraising page.”