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Ireland’s far-right candidates failed to win a single seat in the country’s general election and are now echoing the Trumpian cry of "stop the steal.”

“Does anyone think this is possible?” Philip Dwyer, one of the most high-profile far-right candidates, wrote on X after he received just a single vote from one polling location in Friday’s vote. “Definitely no election interference going on here … are RTE actually straight out telling us the game is rigged?”

Dwyer, who didn’t respond to a request for comment, received just 435 votes out of 57,000 people who voted. The single vote came from a polling location in Newtownmountkennedy, the scene of violent anti-immigrant protests in recent months that Dwyer himself documented in detail for his large social media following.

Ireland’s election results, which will likely see the incumbent government returned to power, bucks the global trend this year of far-right and populist parties and leaders making significant gains in Europe and the US.

Other far-right candidates echoed Dwyer’s claims of election fraud. Derek Blighe, the leader of the far-right Ireland First party, claimed on X without evidence that voters were not being asked for ID and that ballot papers, which are meant to be separated from their counterfoil in the presence of voters, were being torn out before voters arrived.

He also amplified a claim that one voter in Cork was able to vote twice after receiving two polling cards. “I wonder how much of this happened around the country?” Blighe wrote on X.

When asked about these claims, Blighe called this WIRED reporter a “pro-government arsehole.”

The term “rigged” was trending on X in the days after the election as votes were being counted. “Substantial evidence has emerged of Voter Fraud which prevented right-wing candidates and Parties from winning,” one Irish-focused conspiracy account with 160,000 followers wrote on X on Monday, without providing any of the “substantial evidence” they mentioned.

Prominent figures in the US far-right have sought to influence Ireland’s growing far-right movement over the past 12 months, and a day before the election, centibillionaire Elon Musk shared a post on X from a prominent far-right figure in Ireland, with the comment: “The people of Ireland will vote for freedom.”

No where was the US influence on Ireland’s far-right community more evident than in the case of Michelle Keane, an anti-immigrant, anti-abortion rights candidate in the south west of the country.

Keane tells WIRED that she has been a supporter of president-elect Donald Trump for almost three decades and that his victory last month was proof that the 2020 election had been stolen. “I believe that Donald Trump's previous election was rigged,” says Keane. “Everyone voted for him in America.”

On Friday night, wearing a distinctive red MAGA baseball hat with the word America replaced with Ireland, Keane posted a TikTok video claiming she saw the presiding officer in her local polling location “tearing out ballot pages from the ballot book.”

“I counted six other ballot papers that were torn out of the ballot book and placed on the table,” she continued. Ballot papers are only meant to be torn out in the presence of the voter.

Keane tells WIRED that she believes this was evidence that the election was “rigged” against her. “When I saw what they did in [my] polling station, I knew that night no matter who voted for me, I wasn't going to get in.”

Keane reported the incident to the police, who confirmed to WIRED that they are investigating. She also reported the incident to the returning officer for the constituency, Padraig Burke, who tells WIRED that he was aware of the situation and satisfied that nothing illegal happened. “I investigated … and [the presiding officer] did nothing wrong,” says Burke.

But Keane’s video went viral. It has been viewed almost 250,000 times on TikTok and received many hundreds of thousands more views on other platforms, where it is being shared in far-right communities as evidence that the election was rigged. Though Keane received less than 2 percent of the vote in Kerry, she is still vowing to run again in the next general election in five years. “I was up against a system that was rigged right from the beginning, but this is only the beginning of Michelle Keane, this is not the end,” says Keane.

Recriminations within the far-right community have already begun, with members of the National Alliance—a loose collection of far-right parties—turning on each other in social media posts.

“Keith keep your nose out Irish affairs because all you're doing is causing trouble and telling lies, stick to having sleepovers with Fuentes,” far-right agitator Michael O’Keeffe wrote on X in response to a post on Substack by Keith Woods (whose real name is Keith O’Brien), a far-right Irish influencer and a close ally of US white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

But experts warn that seeing this moment as the end of the far-right movement in Ireland is short-sighted, given that it has already succeeded in shifting the Overton window to the right. In the lead-up to the election, numerous candidates from mainstream political parties espoused more extreme policies in relation to immigration, echoing those from the far right. These groups aren’t going anywhere, either—chats in far-right Irish Telegram groups in recent days outline a vision for the next five, 10, and 20 years.

“The threat of the far right in this country has never been that they would take political power, it's that they would get the establishment to adopt their ideas, rhetoric and policies, which has absolutely happened, and that they would make Ireland a more hostile and dangerous place for people of color, foreign nationals and Muslims, which they will continue to do,” Dean Buckley, an independent researcher who closely tracks Irish far-right communities, tells WIRED. “They have fallen short of their immediate ambitions, but none of the social, economic or political conditions that have allowed and encouraged the far right to grow are gonna get better any time soon.”

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Exploring the Best Garden Centres in Ireland: A Guide to Green Havens and Growing Dreams

Ireland's lush landscapes and verdant scenery provide a perfect backdrop for gardening enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, finding the right garden centre can make all the difference in cultivating a thriving garden. With a range of options from sprawling garden centres to boutique nurseries, Ireland boasts a variety of places where green thumbs can get their hands dirty and their dreams growing. Here’s a guide to some of the finest garden centres across Ireland, each offering a unique experience for gardening lovers.

1. The Garden Centre at Kilbroney

Location: Rostrevor, County Down

Overview: Nestled in the picturesque village of Rostrevor, The Garden Centre at Kilbroney is renowned for its extensive selection of plants, trees, and gardening tools. Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, it offers expert advice and a wide range of products to help you achieve your garden goals. The centre also features a charming café, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing day out.

2. Glenview Garden Centre

Location: Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow

Overview: Located in the heart of the Garden of Ireland, Glenview Garden Centre offers an impressive array of plants, including seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees. The centre is celebrated for its knowledgeable staff and beautiful displays. Additionally, Glenview provides gardening workshops and advice sessions, catering to both novice and seasoned gardeners.

3. Kildare Village Garden Centre

Location: Kildare Town, County Kildare

Overview: Situated within the Kildare Village Shopping Outlet, this garden centre combines retail therapy with horticultural excellence. With a wide selection of plants and garden supplies, it’s a go-to destination for those looking to enhance their outdoor spaces. The garden centre's stylish setup and variety of products make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

4. Blarney Garden Centre

Location: Blarney, County Cork

Overview: Known for its extensive range of plants and garden accessories, Blarney Garden Centre is a haven for gardening enthusiasts in the south of Ireland. The centre prides itself on providing top-quality plants and expert advice, ensuring that every visit is both educational and enjoyable. Its friendly atmosphere and diverse selection make it a standout choice in Cork.

5. Twelve Acres Garden Centre

Location: Carlow Town, County Carlow

Overview: Twelve Acres Garden Centre is a family-run business known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable gardening practices. Offering a wide range of plants, garden tools, and decorative items, the centre is well-regarded for its personalized service and community-focused approach. It’s an excellent place to find unique plants and get tailored gardening advice.

6. The Plant Hub

Location: Dublin City, County Dublin

Overview: As Dublin’s premier garden centre, The Plant Hub provides a modern, vibrant shopping experience for urban gardeners. With a focus on contemporary garden design, it offers a curated selection of plants, garden furniture, and decorative items. The Plant Hub also hosts regular events and workshops, making it a dynamic space for learning and inspiration.

7. Harvey's Garden Centre

Location: Limerick City, County Limerick

Overview: Harvey's Garden Centre has been a staple in the Limerick gardening community for years. With a focus on quality plants and excellent customer service, it caters to both casual gardeners and serious horticulturists. The centre’s knowledgeable staff and well-organized displays make it easy to find everything you need for your gardening projects.

Conclusion

Ireland’s garden centres offer much more than just plants and tools—they provide a gateway to creativity, relaxation, and a deeper connection with nature. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, unique plant varieties, or simply a pleasant day out, these garden centres are well worth a visit. By exploring these green havens, you’ll not only find what you need for your garden but also be inspired to cultivate your own little piece of paradise.

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Fogo Cruzado nas Redes Sociais: Influenciadores Estrangeiros Atizam Debate Migratório na Irlanda

Em um momento de crescente tensão em torno da imigração na Irlanda, a análise de dados de mídias sociais revela um papel intrigante desempenhado por usuários internacionais na amplificação e radicalização do debate. No dia 25 de abril, um protesto anti-imigração em Newtownmountkennedy, local destinado a acomodar refugiados, se transformou em um cenário de violência, com incêndios e confrontos…

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Wicklow estate agent launches ‘Dog of the Month’ competition to help pet rescue charity

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Wicklow estate agent launches ‘Dog of the Month’ competition to help pet rescue charity

Harry, SherryFitzgerald Greystones’ dog of the month for March. Lilo the little Frenchie. Sherry Fitzgerald Greystones has introduced its ‘Dog of the Month’ competition to support Milo’s Mission Rescue, the charity based in Newtownmountkennedy that helps rehome vulnerable dogs and cats. To enter your pet, you can donate €2 and submit your furry friend’s photo […]

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A little sneak peak from Christina & Scott's wedding yesterday. Lovely location for photos at the Arboretum Kilquade. #weddingphotography #holstphoto #wicklow #irishwedding #canon #ireland #wicklowwedding #newtownmountkennedy #arboretumkilquade (at Arboretum Kilquade)

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5 Motivations to Plan Your Ireland golf course construction companies Europe Get-away

Ireland has probably the greatest golf course construction companies Europe on the planet. Here are 5 motivations to book your get-away.

The Ballybunion Courses, both Old and Cashen, are an unquestionable requirement and play for any genuine golfer. Situated in the Southwest of Ireland, District Kerry, the course is 65 miles from Shannon and presents an exquisite drive to arrive. The town of Ballybunion invites with a sculpture of President Clinton in the full golf swing. The Old course is said to help guests to remember St. Andrews, and Cashen worked in 1984, is portrayed by one site as "a dramatic occasion all its own, and a feature of any golfing visit to Ireland."

Druid's Glen, 30 minutes south of Dublin in Newtownmountkennedy, Province Wicklow, is viewed as one of the best new parkland courses in Ireland. Situated in a space known as the Nursery of Ireland, in a space of plentiful natural life, the course is viewed as Europe's response to Augusta. The name of the course comes from a pre-Christian stone special stepped area found during the development of the course. The special raised area stands today with a Druid managing the twelfth green.

Imperial Dublin golf course construction companies europe sits on an island only 3 miles north of Dublin. It was the main club in Ireland to have 18 holes. Albeit initially implicit 1895 in Phoenix Park, it moved in 1890 to Bull Island, in Dublin Inlet, its current area, which is likewise a secured natural life living space. Other than offering a great golf insight, the setting gives an amazing landscape.

Lahinch, District Clare, is regularly depicted as "the St. Andrews of Ireland," and the site additionally offers two courses, Old Course and Palace Course. Lahinch town is a little more than 30 miles west of Shannon Air terminal in Province Clare. Established in 1892, the course today is a top choice of Phil Mickelson. Palace Course offers the sights of Palace ruins as you play.

At last, Adare Golf Club, Region Limerick is host to the 2007 Irish Open. It is an 18-opening parkland course settled in 1900. The course is worked around the remains of Desmond Palace, inherent 1200, and the remnants of the Franciscan Monastery, implicit 1464, offering difficulties and redirections.

A visit through Ireland's brilliant and differed courses is absolutely on each genuine golfer's list of things to get. These are just five courses out of hundreds to be found in Ireland. There are facilities either at the actual course or very close by, and they range from extravagance to more fundamental. You can design your get-away yourself or profit yourself from the many visit arranging organizations that have some expertise in golf travel. While not modest, there are scopes of costs to fit most financial plans.

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Hilsen fra Irland

Så er der gået 11 dage siden jeg rejste fra Danmark. Der er simpelthen sket så meget. Jeg er flyttet til Newtownmountkennedy, hvor jeg har lejet et værelse. Jeg startede på Tara Care Center i Bray torsdag d 26.9. Det tager ca 1 time med bus hver vej. Jeg er dog så heldig at blive kørt på arbejde af min udlejer, næsten hver morgen, så det er rigtig dejligt!

Tara Care Center er et demensplejecenter, hvor der bor 46 mennesker. Beboerne bor enten alene eller på en fællesstue. Nogle har eget badeværelse, mens andre har fællesbadeværelser. På fællesstuerne kan jeg godt nogle gange synes det er en smule svært ved etikken og respekten for den enkelte, men der er forhæng man kan trække for, så det går.

Størstedelen af beboerne på plejehjemmet er hårdt ramt af demens, og har derfor brug for meget støtte i løbet af dagen. Plejecenteret er det op i 3 afsnit - Bottem floor, Middel floor og Top floor, og så er der en Floater, som har beboere på alle 3 afsnit. Der arbejder 2 på hvert afsnit, 1 floater, 2 i regøring, 1 der ordner vasketøj, 3 sygeplejersker, så 13 ansatte. Men vi har travlt, da alle kræver støtte til personlig pleje. Sygeplejeskerne har alt ansvar omkring medicin, så dette har jeg slet ikke noget med at gøre. Men det var vi blevet forberedt på hjemmefra.

Jeg er løbende blevet introduceret for det hele. Torsdag var jeg i aktivitetsrummet, som også kaldes for HD. Her kommer de beboere, som har stor faldtendens ned, efter de har spist morgenmad og er blevet hjulpet i tøjet. Der tilbydes forskellige aktiviteter, men da de beboere som er hernede, er så langt i deres demens sygdom, så er det begrænset for hvor mange aktiviteter der udføres. Der er altid enten tændt for fjernsynet eller for noget musik. Der bliver også serveret te, frokost og aftensmad nede i HD, så beboerne er som regel dernede det meste af dagen.

Fredag og mandag blev jeg introduceret til morgenplejen. Vi møder ind kl 8, men kl 7.50 er der overlevering fra nat- til dagvagter. Her gennemgås alle beboerne, om der er sket noget der skal siges videre til næste vagtlag. Al dokumentation skrives i hånden i store mapper. Efter overleveringen pakker man en vogn, med sokker, trusser, deodorant, shampo og en kasse med medicin, og tager den med på den etage man skal arbejde. Oppe på etagen er der handsker, håndsprit, sengetøj og håndklæder - de lyse til øvre hygiejne og farvede til nedre hygiejne. Når beboerne hjælpes op, bliver der ikke brugt meget tid på ergonomi, så der er rigtig mange dårlige arbejdsstillinger, og mange rigtig dårlige løft. Der er lift på alle etager, men den bruges ikke meget. Når beboerne er kommet op, følges de nedenunder i dagligstuen, hvor der er lænestole og sofaer, hvor de kan sidde og nyde en kop kaffe eller te.

Der er rigtig mange ting der er meget anderledes end hjemme i Danmark, og rigtig mange ting man kan undre sig over. Men beboerne der bor der, ser ud til at have det meget godt, trods deres demenssygdom.

Ud over arbejde, så er Irland jo et helt igennem smukt land, med mange utrolig venlige og imødekommende mennesker. Jeg har i sidste weekend været en tur i Dublin om lørdagen. Om søndagen besøgte jeg min gamle aupair familie fra Australien, som er flyttet tilbage til Irland. Det var rigtig rart at se nogle kendte ansigter. 

Dublin Søndag aften.

Noget af det første jeg gør når jeg kommer hjem fra arbejde omkring kl 17, er at tænde op i brændeovnen! Der er ikke noget varme på i huset, så det er det dejligste at sidde foran brændeovnen. 

I går fik jeg fri kl 13, og tog til Greystones, hvor jeg fik mig lidt frokost en kop kaffe. Skøn lille by ved kysten. 

- Maria 

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Newtownmountkennedy

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Wicklow estate agent launches ‘Dog of the Month’ competition to help pet rescue charity

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Wicklow estate agent launches ‘Dog of the Month’ competition to help pet rescue charity

Harry, SherryFitzgerald Greystones’ dog of the month for March. Lilo the little Frenchie. Sherry Fitzgerald Greystones has introduced its ‘Dog of the Month’ competition to support Milo’s Mission Rescue, the charity based in Newtownmountkennedy that helps rehome vulnerable dogs and cats. To enter your pet, you can donate €2 and submit your furry friend’s photo […]

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Planners give gun club the bullet over loud noise

Planners give gun club the bullet over loud noise

Source: Irish Times

The owners of a gun club have been told that they do not have planning permission for a shooting range.

Hilltop Shooting Club near Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow, which has more than 200 members, could close after it lost an appeal against the county council’s decision to refuse planning permission.

An Bord Pleanála rejected the application by Pat and Marion Cooke, the…

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Rush-hour traffic

A chara, – Is it just me or is everyone in a rush? I find the speed that cars are travelling is too fast. Do they not realise they will just arrive at the next traffic jam sooner? Yours, etc, STEPHEN O’CONNELL, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.