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The Journal FactCheck

@factcheck.thejournal.ie

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A project by @thejournal.ie to tackle misinformation in Ireland. Heard something dodgy? Email factcheck@thejournal.ie or WhatsApp us on +353 83 876 0971.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 03/09/2026

While the internet is filled with arguments denying the effects of farming on climate change, it is worth delving into one argument that methane from cow herds is harmless, as featured in a video whose popularity has endured online.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 06/08/2026

Images of tens of thousands of people crossing from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta prompted plenty of reactions on line, but not all of them were based in fact. For the full story, visit The Journal's FactCheck section.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 08/07/2026

With Europe sweltering in a heatwave this summer, climate sceptics are trying to push the idea that the recent high temperatures are normal.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 21/05/2026

The outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship has presented conspiracy theorists with their latest opportunity to spread fear and disinformation.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 16/01/2026

Remigration is the name given to a white nationalist plan to ethnically cleanse Western countries of non-white people. It's been referred to in numerous official US government statements, including some made by Donald Trump.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 30/12/2025

False claims that Enoch Burke has been given a "life sentence" for his religious beliefs have spread widely in recent weeks, both in Ireland and abroad.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 31/10/2025

Since the alleged sexual assault of a young girl in Saggart, Dublin, a wave of online criticism has been directed at the media and courts for not naming the suspect. But it's not a conspiracy, it's the law.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 25/07/2025

Donald Trump has claimed he never draws pictures, but that's not the case. He's been donating drawings to charity auctions for years.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 21/06/2025

Ireland's new opt-out organ donation system has led to questions about consent, bodily autonomy, and the role of the State in medical decisions. For the full story, visit The Journal's FactCheck section.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 30/04/2025

FactCheck: Studies show no connection between vaccines and autism

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 05/04/2025

Tesla Takedown protests explained: A wave of anti-Tesla protests has swept across the United States since Elon Musk joined the Trump administration. It has now spread to Europe. Many people are angry at Musk's gutting of US federal agencies and his open support for far-right politics elsewhere.

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The Journal FactCheck @factcheck.thejournal.ie · 02/04/2025

When Conor McGregor showed up at the White House on St. Patrick's Day, he made some misleading claims about crime and immigration in Ireland. One claim about the safety of Dublin city was based on unreliable data. For the full story, visit The Journal's FactCheck section.

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