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Derek Blighe

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Garda harassment case involving anti-immigrant activist Derek Blighe is adjourned

Garda harassment case involving anti-immigrant activist Derek Blighe is adjourned

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

The alleged offence is contrary to Section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe to go on trial for harassment of garda

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe to go on trial for harassment of garda

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Judge Joanne Carroll remanded Mr Blighe on bail to appear before Cork District Court on January 13th, 2026.

Anti-immigrant campaigner Derek Blighe charged with harassment of a garda

Anti-immigrant campaigner Derek Blighe charged with harassment of a garda

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Det Sgt Christopher Cahill said that Mr Blighe and another man were involved in a 'campaign of harassment' against the garda.

How anti-immigrant activists tried to 'weaponise' Carlow incident with misinformation

How anti-immigrant activists tried to 'weaponise' Carlow incident with misinformation

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Misinformation around a recent shooting incident at a Carlow shopping centre was "weaponised" by anti-immigrant activists

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe says objection to paying Refugee Council donation was 'religious'

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe says objection to paying Refugee Council donation was 'religious'

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Mr Bermingham had said that Blighe had “an issue with the genuineness of the applicants [seeking asylum and assisted by the council]"