Jack McCarron

Ireland

Multimedia Journalist at RTÉ

Journalist @RTEUpfront | @RTE_PrimeTime | Email [email protected]

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Fanning flames: How a Donegal fire was used to stoke hate online

4 days ago | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

At around 4am on Easter Monday morning, a fire tore through Teach Pobail Mhuire, a church in Doirí Beaga, County Donegal, part of the parish of Gaoth Dobhair. Twelve hours later, at around 4pm on the same day, 21 April, an anonymous account on X called Radio Europe posted a dramatic claim to tens of thousands of followers: saying that the church had been set alight by a group of Afghans — a claim entirely unsupported by any evidence.
How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk

1 month ago | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

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How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk

1 month ago | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

Israel's renewed bombardment of Lebanon in recent weeks has once again thrown the presence of Irish peacekeepers in the region into sharp focus. But beyond the dangers of conflict itself, officials who spoke to RTÉ say United Nations (UN) missions now face a rising threat from disinformation. False claims, online propaganda, and orchestrated campaigns have increasingly fueled hostility, eroded trust, and, in some cases, put peacekeepers directly in harm’s way.
All you need to know on the Dáil speaking rights row

1 month ago | rte.ie | Jack McCarron |Joe Mag Raollaigh

When the Dáil reconvenes at 2pm on Tuesday, the so-called 'speaking rights' row is expected to reach a boiling point, a full three months on from November’s General Election. It has been regularly on the news agenda for months and massively disrupted the operation of our national parliament, but you would be forgiven for wondering what exactly it comes down to. Here’s the three-minute read you need to understand what the row is all about. From where did the row originate?
UN documents on killing of Private Rooney sent to Dublin coroner

1 month ago | rte.ie | Jack McCarron |Mark Coughlan

Additional documentation related to the 2022 killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has been provided by the United Nations to Irish authorities in recent weeks, a UN diplomatic source has confirmed. The documents were given to the Irish UN permanent mission in New York on a USB storage drive, as part of a response to a request from the Dublin City Coroner's Court.
Revival at risk? Irish speakers say policies must be stepped up

2 months ago | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

It is a Friday night in March, and Cork's Triskel Arts Centre is sold-out. A crowd of about two hundred – mostly young women – had turned up to watch a recording of the bilingual podcast How to Gael. It was just the latest sold-out show for the podcast presented by broadcasters Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, Síomha Ní Ruairc, and Louise Cantillon, as part of a nationwide tour - which is following a sold-out North American tour. "The reception has been overwhelmingly positive.
Ex-Rehab CEO says she's still 'seeking justice' for PAC grilling

Feb 11, 2025 | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

In February 2014, CEO of the Rehab Group Angela Kerins was called in front of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to field questions over services provided by Rehab under contract from the State. What followed became the focal point of a high-profile political and legal dispute that raised significant questions about parliamentary oversight and individual rights. Within weeks, Ms Kerins had resigned her position with the Rehab Group.
Storm Éowyn: What went wrong and what can be learned

Feb 6, 2025 | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

Two weeks on from one of the most destructive storms in the history of the State, thousands of people are still in the dark with repair crews working to get the lights back on across the country.
'I feel unwanted' - RTÉ guest targeted in hateful online campaign

Dec 7, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Jack McCarron

Share A young mother, who was subjected to a barrage of racist comments, and threats, after disinformation was spread following an appearance on an RTÉ programme, has spoken out about the impact of becoming the target of a hateful online campaign. Shawna Hennessy was an audience member on the Monday 11 November edition of Upfront with Katie Hannon that focused on housing issues in the country, ahead of the recent general election.
'I feel unwanted' - RTÉ guest targeted in hateful online campaign

Dec 6, 2024 | rte.ie | Jack McCarron

A young mother, who was subjected to a barrage of racist comments, and threats, after disinformation was spread following an appearance on an RTÉ programme, has spoken out about the impact of becoming the target of a hateful online campaign. Shawna Hennessy was an audience member on the Monday 11 November edition of Upfront with Katie Hannon that focused on housing issues in the country, ahead of the recent general election.