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Move quickly and misinform: How direct provision centres became a catalyst for far-right activism in Ireland
The first in a four-part investigation into the growth of far-right activity online in Ireland explores how an anti-immigration agenda infiltrated local activism. By Cónal Thomas Monday 15 Mar 2021, 12:02 AM Mar 15th 2021, 12:02 AM 19,293 Views 0 Comments
This is the first of a four-part series published today and tomorrow by Noteworthy and TheJournal on the growth of far-right ideology on Irish online networks, its influence and impact on real-life protests and events and the political endgame for some of its proponents.
Here, Cónal Thomas looks at how the direct provision system provided fertile ground for the language and tactics of the far right to take root in Ireland.
New State Exams CEO has strong Longford links
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Family and other connections in Longford will be delighted at the news that Andrea Feeney has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the State Examinations Commission.
Andrea lived and worked in Longford town some years ago when attached to the Department of Social Welfare.
Based in Athlone, where she was raised and attended school, Andrea also has strong Longford roots.
Her late grandfather, James Feeney, moved from Longford to Athlone many years ago, serving in the Army. James was the son of Joe Feeney who was a postman in Longford town for many years and also served in the National Army during the Civil War period and during the Second World War Emergency period.
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Letterkenny man catches top job with Donegal ETB
LETTERKENNY man Andy McGovern has been appointed by Donegal ETB as its new Director of Organisation Support and Development (OSD).
Mr McGovern replaced Mr Jim McGlynn who retired at the end of December. He has been working at Letterkenny Institute of Technology as Finance Manager for twenty-two years.
A former student of St Eunan’s College Andy attended Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York on a soccer scholarship where he graduated with a degree in public accounting, before going on to qualify as an accountant. He began his career at accounting firm KPMG in Stamford, Connecticut and on his return to Ireland, worked for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Department of Finance in Dublin.