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<p>Antoine Semenyo, left, and Marc Guehi were racially abused during and after Manchester City’s game at Everton. Pic: Peter Byrne/Martin Rickett/PA</p>

soccer

Everton fan arrested as Man City report racist abuse of Semenyo and Guehi

Merseyside Police said a man from Nottinghamshire was arrested.

<p>KICK IT OUT: Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida, left, reported he had been racially abused at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)</p>

soccer

Tyne-Wear derby paused after report of discriminatory abuse

<p>Posts on the IRFU X and Instagram accounts celebrating Edogbo’s first cap for Ireland attracted a number of racist comments.</p>

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Rugby fans who engage in racial abuse could be denied access to games

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Colin Sheridan: How strange that courage is celebrated in death and reviled in life

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Irish Examiner view: Racism is not a minority problem

Ronan Kelleher, Edwin Edogbo and Tadhg Beirne during the national anthems 14/2/2026

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Comment: In a land of many one-eyed men, it falls on us not to be wilfully blind to racism and xenophobia

Sarah Harte: Dear gentle reader, is Bridgerton's colourblind casting really harmful?

Sarah Harte: Dear gentle reader, is Bridgerton's colourblind casting really harmful?

Films and TV have long been criticised as an all-white affair. But is 'colourblind casting' in period dramas like 'Bridgerton' or 'Amadeus' really the answer? And does it risk glossing over hard realities minorities faced in the past?

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

EDDIE HOBBS

S Mick Clifford: Inside Ireland’s first Maga-style forum and the rise of populist disaffection

A close look at Ireland’s emerging populist right, its grievances, contradictions and the absence of a unifying political figure

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

An 'Irish Trump' may surface from Independent Ireland, Eddie Hobbs warns

An 'Irish Trump' may surface from Independent Ireland, Eddie Hobbs warns

Eddie Hobbs links Independent Ireland to populist politics as US influence, conspiracy claims and immigration rhetoric surface at forum

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education

S Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education

An extraordinary exam saga has reignited debate about overseas student recruitment, English proficiency standards, and the pressures facing Irish universities

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

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Trump's actions in Venezuela straight out of the Nazi playbook for home repression

The connection between the Trump administration's domestic repression and foreign aggression is beginning to come into focus, just as Hitler's did in 1938, writes Timothy Snyder

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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Around the world, anti-Jewish hate is growing. In Bondi, we see the tragic results

After the latest in a series of deadly attacks on the global Jewish community, Jews are angry. And we have good reason to be, writes Dave Rich

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Colin Sheridan: The Irish love the moral high ground — but it’s time we climbed down

S Colin Sheridan: The Irish love the moral high ground — but it’s time we climbed down

An honest reckoning with inherited bias could help Ireland move beyond comforting myths of historic victimhood and towards genuine inclusivity

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Travellers suffer in healthcare settings 'due to racism and discrimination'

Travellers suffer in healthcare settings 'due to racism and discrimination'

The new study was led by UCD in collaboration with Pavee Point and the HSE’s national cancer control programme

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Tánaiste praises ambassador to Israel for rejecting suggestions Ireland is antisemitic

Tánaiste praises ambassador to Israel for rejecting suggestions Ireland is antisemitic

Israel's foreign minister had accused the Government of being antisemitic following a Dublin City Council motion to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Third-level sector must do more to fight far-right discourse

Third-level sector must do more to fight far-right discourse

International students are a key source of income for universities, but third-level leaders have been silent on the increasing racism they face here

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Lack of action on hate speech contributing to racist violence

Lack of action on hate speech contributing to racist violence

The far-right have been emboldened by lack of action to curtail them. It's beyond time to act

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Sarah Harte: We need to dismantle the racialised stereotypes of Muslims in Ireland

S Sarah Harte: We need to dismantle the racialised stereotypes of Muslims in Ireland

The perception that being Irish and Muslim are mutually exclusive no longer holds true, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

European and local elections

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe denies harassing a garda

A book of evidence will now have to be prepared in the case

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Gathering of solidarity to be held at mosque said to be target of right-wing bomb plot

Gathering of solidarity to be held at mosque said to be target of right-wing bomb plot

The Love Galway Hate Racism group will lead the solidarity visit at 2pm on Saturday at Galway's Maryam Mosque

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach suggests Sinn Féin activist's arrest may have 'implications for Leinster House'

Micheál Martin said there is a 'strong basis' to suggest that this has 'moved on from individuals' to an 'organised attempt to undermine the State'

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Fergus Finlay: I was always proud of the Irish flag — now it is just a symbol of hostility

S Fergus Finlay: I was always proud of the Irish flag — now it is just a symbol of hostility

Behind the flags there is more than racism. We need to debate this — and we need to do it honestly

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Muslims in Ireland 'living in fear of far-right extremists'

Muslims in Ireland 'living in fear of far-right extremists'

Government 'must act on hatred' as gardaí increase focus on extremism amid alleged intention by a violent right-wing group to bomb a mosque

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Ipas centre attack

Landlord linked to gang feud being 'paid millions' for asylum seeker accommodation, Dáil told

TD Joanna Byrne made the claim under Dáil privilege when speaking about a fire which trapped one adult and four children, including a baby, upstairs at an Ipas centre in the town last week

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Where are the riots when white Irish men attack?

Where are the riots when white Irish men attack?

Riotous reaction to Citywest allegations were rooted in racism. If your reaction to that is denial — ask yourself where the rioters were after Alanna Quinn Idris was attacked?

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Doctor using stethoscope examining lungs of senior woman patient

Gareth O'Callaghan: My wife’s cancer battle opened my eyes to another disease in Ireland: hate

Gareth O'Callaghan reflects on his wife’s cancer diagnosis — and the compassion, courage, and hypocrisy it revealed in Irish life

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Any party that wants to win the next election must avoid the far-right trap

Catherine Connolly garnered 914,000 first preference votes, the highest number ever recorded for any presidential candidate in Irish history, by explicitly rejecting far-right narratives throughout the course of her campaign, writes Emily Duffy

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Government needs to tackle issues sending desperate people into arms of far right

Government needs to tackle issues sending desperate people into arms of far right

The economy cannot survive without migration, so the Government must use the welfare state to insulate the poorest against far-right narratives

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

A crucifix on a book against the background of a chalkboard

School religious discrimination may still be happening despite law

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance found that religious discrimination in school admissions might still be happening in practice

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Migrant accommodation

Regulator 'in contact with several online platforms' over Citywest rioting

Coimisiún na Meán seeking 'to understand the measures' social media platforms took in relation to the incident

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Migrant accommodation

Citywest protests: 'Violence results in more violence and it becomes a vicious cycle'

Clean-up operation has taken place outside the Citywest Hotel asylum seeker centre in Dublin following large-scale riots

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Rioters who attacked gardaí will be dealt with 'robustly', says Taoiseach

Rioters who attacked gardaí will be dealt with 'robustly', says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says 'innocent people' and their neighbourhoods were threatened in Citywest riot

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Heritage is about more than flags or old buildings

Heritage is about more than flags or old buildings

Our heritage is found not only in old castles but in ordinary people's voices and in the fragile documents that connect us to previous generations. We must work to preserve them, writes Virginia Teehan, CEO of the Heritage Council

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

State's hate crime awareness campaign in 'planning' stage despite 2023 target launch date

State's hate crime awareness campaign in 'planning' stage despite 2023 target launch date

The justice minister has been inundated with emails and letters from frightened immigrants in the wake of attacks on, and harassment of, members of the Indian community

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Imasha Costa: 'I am not the reason your system is failing'

Imasha Costa: 'I am not the reason your system is failing'

Ahead of Saturday's anti-migrant protest in Cork City, 'Irish Examiner' journalist Imasha Costa describes life for immigrants in a changed Ireland

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

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'We cannot change our skin colour': Minister inundated with messages from terrified immigrants

It follows the shocking assault in July in Dublin of an Indian man

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Sad girl in hooded top, sitting on a window ledge with head in hands in despair

'So, the hell started. I went homeless': Children who arrive here alone need supports

Children who arrive in the State alone need wraparound supports, particularly after they turn 18 when they move straight from the care of Tusla into homelessness, writes Wayne Stanley

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Behind the bars

Judge gives woman six months for racially abusing security staff in Cork City shop

Her solicitor told the court: 'When she is not sober, things deteriorate.'

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

European and local elections

Cork court charges anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe with harassing a garda

There was no garda objection to bail for Mr Blighe on certain conditions

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Social Democrats think-in

S Jennifer Horgan: Returning from maternity leave challenging enough without a wayward teen to mind

Holly Cairns's first week back from maternity leave must have been a shock to the system, but it's important we see the reality for women, writes Jennifer Horgan

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Mick Clifford: Eoin Hayes and the Social Democrats' self-induced trauma

S Mick Clifford: Eoin Hayes and the Social Democrats' self-induced trauma

A photograph of Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes in blackface from 16 years ago has surfaced, and his party has reacted as if a deep, dark secret from his past had been uncovered

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

An old miniature man and woman standing on a pile of coins.

Ireland can lead EU on equality — but first we must get our own legislation in order

Ireland's EU presidency will be a chance to show leadership in terms of tolerance and fairness, writes Liam Herrick

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination

Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination

'It’s tantamount to an incitement and it needs to stop. Irish society needs to take stock', Micheál Martin said

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Ireland’s history of humiliating the powerless has a new chapter

Ireland’s history of humiliating the powerless has a new chapter

Downplaying the lived experience of minorities is not a new thing in Ireland - and it is allowing racism to gain traction

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Indian security manager loses discrimination case over demotion after incident with shoplifter

Indian security manager loses discrimination case over demotion after incident with shoplifter

The man was demoted after punching a shoplifter who verbally abused him

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

'A priest and two nuns and two gardaí came and took me from my mum’s arms'

'A priest and two nuns and two gardaí came and took me from my mum’s arms'

Irish international player states of Mount St Vincent: 'I believe I was put there because I was a child of colour'

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

'Racism and crime' driving attacks on Indian nationals, says Garda boss

'Racism and crime' driving attacks on Indian nationals, says Garda boss

Garda strength now at highest level for four years, with 43% of recruits going to the southern region

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Philip Dwyer

Far-right activist Philip Dwyer appears in court charged with public order offence

The anti-immigration campaigner is accused of using or threatening to use unlawful violence towards the father of a People Before Profit candidate

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Siobhán Kangataran: Our migrant communities need your voice

Siobhán Kangataran: Our migrant communities need your voice

The people who are immune from a crisis have the best ability to effect change — it's not enough to be non-racist, you must be actively anti-racist

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland

Business owner accuses neighbouring motor mechanic of 'rabid racism'

The Nigerian national also claims the landlord of the rental unit has placed a 40-foot container in front of his business in order to get him out

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025