Lunch and learn: The Rise of the Far-Right
by Róisín McKane
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| Ciarán specialises in researching and investigating right-wing extremist networks online and has been monitoring how far-right groups have been at the core of the recent anti-immigrant surge in Ireland. |
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The next instalment of the Fórsa Skills Academy ‘Lunch and Learn’ series will take place today (Friday 30th June) from 1pm – 2pm, focusing on the rise of the far right. Members interested in attending should register their interest here.
Dr Ciarán O’Connor, Senior Analyst with The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) will deliver the hour-long virtual session. The ISD is an independent NGO that researches online hate, extremism, and disinformation. Ciarán specialises in researching and investigating right-wing extremist networks online and has been monitoring how far-right groups have been at the core of the recent anti-immigrant surge in Ireland.
The ‘Lunch and Learn’ series aims to give members the knowledge to support them as a union member or representative whilst supplementing the broad range of training programmes currently being offered by Skills Academy. Members can catch up on previous sessions here.
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