News - Racism
Ballaghaderreen resident says racism 'worst it's been' in past 24 years
Saj Hussain is a community activist in Ballaghaderreen, where he also runs a barber shop.
Jul 24, 2025 07:41
Immigrants unfairly blamed for rise in crime - Local migrants rights CEO
John Lannon made the comments following the violence that broke out in Dublin yesterday evening.
Nov 24, 2023 16:16
Longford native says racism is reduced through education about black culture
Eric Ehighie is making the remarks ahead of the launch of a black students module at the University of Galway.
Mar 20, 2023 13:40
President condemns evils of racism in St. Patrick's Day message
He also addressed the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis, global hunger and poverty.
Mar 16, 2023 09:42
Bias in settled community leading to sense of hopelessness in travellers according to local activist
Travellers are regularly refused jobs outright due to their ethnicity despite their qualifications, according to the former election candidate.
Sep 8, 2021 13:30
Record number of racism complaints in 2020
Social media is being seen as a key factor in the rising number of incidents of racism being reported
Mar 23, 2021 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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