Shane Raymond
@shaneraymond.bsky.social
Irish Journalist
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My look at the latest round of Israeli propaganda.
Trump’s assertion that you can’t “fake” images of starving children is telling, especially considering the Israeli government’s repeated accusations that Palestinians are lying about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Trump’s assertion that you can’t “fake” images of starving children is telling, especially considering the Israeli government’s repeated accusations that Palestinians are lying about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The images of starving children coming out of Gaza recently have been met with alarm by some of Israel’s closest allies, and dealt a blow to the propaganda narrative about its siege of the devastated Palestinian territory.
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How Israeli disinformation is attempting - and failing - to mask the starvation in Gaza
Israeli officials have throughout the war labelled videos and images of Palestinian suffering as examples of “Pallywood” (Palestinian Hollywood).
jrnl.ie
July 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My look at the latest round of Israeli propaganda.
Trump’s assertion that you can’t “fake” images of starving children is telling, especially considering the Israeli government’s repeated accusations that Palestinians are lying about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Trump’s assertion that you can’t “fake” images of starving children is telling, especially considering the Israeli government’s repeated accusations that Palestinians are lying about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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A 2018 visit by Catherine Connolly to areas of Syria controlled by the since-toppled Assad regime has been cited as a potential source of controversy.
Earlier this week, Connolly became the first candidate to announce she would run in the presidential election.
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Earlier this week, Connolly became the first candidate to announce she would run in the presidential election.
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FactFind: What do we know about Catherine Connolly's visit to Syria in 2018?
Connolly says she did not “utter one word of support for Assad.”
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July 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A 2018 visit by Catherine Connolly to areas of Syria controlled by the since-toppled Assad regime has been cited as a potential source of controversy.
Earlier this week, Connolly became the first candidate to announce she would run in the presidential election.
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Earlier this week, Connolly became the first candidate to announce she would run in the presidential election.
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Ms. Rachel is braver than the troops.
May 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Ms. Rachel is braver than the troops.
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A 2023 scheme to help Ukrainians in Ireland without transport links has been described by a TD as having spent €1.6 million to buy eight cars—or €200,000 a car.
This figure is false: more than five times the actual amount paid for those vehicles.
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This figure is false: more than five times the actual amount paid for those vehicles.
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Debunked: A government scheme did not spend €200,000 per car to help isolated Ukrainians
Ken O’Flynn TD said a 2023 scheme spent €1.6 million on eight cars.
jrnl.ie
May 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A 2023 scheme to help Ukrainians in Ireland without transport links has been described by a TD as having spent €1.6 million to buy eight cars—or €200,000 a car.
This figure is false: more than five times the actual amount paid for those vehicles.
jrnl.ie/6693140b
This figure is false: more than five times the actual amount paid for those vehicles.
jrnl.ie/6693140b
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If you’re interested, please apply by Wednesday 19 February.
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February 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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A few hours after I posted the worst possible take I could think of, Elon said the same thing!
January 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A few hours after I posted the worst possible take I could think of, Elon said the same thing!
'The problem with you liberals is you think EVERYONE who gives a fascist salute is a Nazi...'
January 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
'The problem with you liberals is you think EVERYONE who gives a fascist salute is a Nazi...'
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Posts online asking for people’s help to find a 77-year-old man who went missing in Celbridge, Co Kildare, are a hoax.
The posts actually show the name and photo of a man who died in Ohio, USA, earlier this year.
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The posts actually show the name and photo of a man who died in Ohio, USA, earlier this year.
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Debunked: A search for a man missing in Kildare is a scam using the ID of a dead American
Other scam posts using the same ID have been viewed millions of times.
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December 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Posts online asking for people’s help to find a 77-year-old man who went missing in Celbridge, Co Kildare, are a hoax.
The posts actually show the name and photo of a man who died in Ohio, USA, earlier this year.
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The posts actually show the name and photo of a man who died in Ohio, USA, earlier this year.
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The jailing of Michelle Keane, a failed general election candidate in Kerry, has sparked claims that her imprisonment is linked to an alleged uncovering of election tampering. This is not true.
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Debunked: A failed election candidate was jailed, but not for uncovering election tampering
Michelle Keane broke a court order the day before the election
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December 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
The jailing of Michelle Keane, a failed general election candidate in Kerry, has sparked claims that her imprisonment is linked to an alleged uncovering of election tampering. This is not true.
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Conspiracy theories that the general election result was rigged or manipulated are being spread by far-right candidates who failed to gain seats in the 34th Dáil.
It follows similar claims of vote-rigging during and after the local and European elections in June.
It follows similar claims of vote-rigging during and after the local and European elections in June.
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
One conspiracy theory alleges criminal charges were dropped against a candidate for splitting “the nationalist vote”.
jrnl.ie
December 3, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Conspiracy theories that the general election result was rigged or manipulated are being spread by far-right candidates who failed to gain seats in the 34th Dáil.
It follows similar claims of vote-rigging during and after the local and European elections in June.
It follows similar claims of vote-rigging during and after the local and European elections in June.
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Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging jrnl.ie/6560663
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
One conspiracy theory alleges criminal charges were dropped against a candidate for splitting “the nationalist vote”.
jrnl.ie
December 2, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging jrnl.ie/6560663
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Many thanks to @shaneraymond.bsky.social in the Journal for crediting our work. We will update last week's story to note that, The website and x account went offline on 28 November, shortly after my research revealed their owner's identity, and they were contacted for comment about that.
![“[The] ‘Vote for Ireland’ X account has been taken down suddenly and their website listing of nationalist candidates for today’s General Election taken down too!” wrote Ben Gilroy, the leader of Liberty Republic, a party that failed to win any seats despite Gilroy himself running in three constituencies.
“This stinks of political interference,” he continued, before tagging the head of X.com, Elon Musk.
The account that Gilroy was referring to had been the subject of an investigation by Dublin Inquirer journalist Shamim Malekmian, who was trying to discern who ran the account, which spread misinformation in its attempts to organise a political campaign.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mpti336baxu2g4db5eibpbpm/bafkreicyzo4uh7ok5txyilkx4275c5nzlft3gqmqnvlptg2263vqxivcfa@jpeg)
December 2, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Many thanks to @shaneraymond.bsky.social in the Journal for crediting our work. We will update last week's story to note that, The website and x account went offline on 28 November, shortly after my research revealed their owner's identity, and they were contacted for comment about that.
Claims that the election was rigged began to be aired as election results began to roll in - showing not just that far-right candidates aren't going to win a Dáil seat but that many would fail to get their deposits or expenses back.
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Disappointed by failed campaigns, far-right candidates turn to claims of election rigging
One conspiracy theory alleges criminal charges were dropped against a candidate for splitting “the nationalist vote”.
www.thejournal.ie
December 2, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Claims that the election was rigged began to be aired as election results began to roll in - showing not just that far-right candidates aren't going to win a Dáil seat but that many would fail to get their deposits or expenses back.
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🧵 How far-right/National Alliance candidates are doing based on mid-morning tallies #GE24.
These will likely have changed by the time most people read them, but give an indication of the state of play this morn.
Have also omitted some candidates in constituencies where no data was available yet.
These will likely have changed by the time most people read them, but give an indication of the state of play this morn.
Have also omitted some candidates in constituencies where no data was available yet.
November 30, 2024 at 12:34 PM
🧵 How far-right/National Alliance candidates are doing based on mid-morning tallies #GE24.
These will likely have changed by the time most people read them, but give an indication of the state of play this morn.
Have also omitted some candidates in constituencies where no data was available yet.
These will likely have changed by the time most people read them, but give an indication of the state of play this morn.
Have also omitted some candidates in constituencies where no data was available yet.
At this week's immigration debate, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín presented a startling figure.
“One third of all hospitality outside the M50 are currently in a contract with the state to provide accommodation,” he said.
The evidence, however, says something else:
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“One third of all hospitality outside the M50 are currently in a contract with the state to provide accommodation,” he said.
The evidence, however, says something else:
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FactCheck: Are a third of hotels and B&Bs outside the M50 used to house asylum seekers?
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín said he could back up his claim with a published Parliamentary Question.
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November 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM
At this week's immigration debate, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín presented a startling figure.
“One third of all hospitality outside the M50 are currently in a contract with the state to provide accommodation,” he said.
The evidence, however, says something else:
www.thejournal.ie/is-a-third-o...
“One third of all hospitality outside the M50 are currently in a contract with the state to provide accommodation,” he said.
The evidence, however, says something else:
www.thejournal.ie/is-a-third-o...
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
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@nickyryan.bsky.social
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.
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November 25, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
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