Derek Blighe
Derek Blighe is a prominent far-right activist and co-founder of Ireland First, who recently stepped back from leadership, reflecting internal tensions regarding the party's direction and electoral performance.
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Derek Blighe has been sent forward for trial on a charge of harassing a member of An Garda Síochána.
Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe sent forward for trial on garda harassment charge – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-09
Derek Blighe is a Cork anti-immigration campaigner who has appeared on Eddie Hobbs's podcast.
From consumer advice to conspiracy theories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Derek Blighe is a general and European election candidate known for his anti-immigration views.
How social media drove the Citywest riots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Derek Blighe has been charged with harassing a member of An Garda Síochána over a 10-month period.
Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe accused of harassing garda over 10 months – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Derek Blighe, formerly the president of the minor far-right Ireland First political party, claimed that 'apparently 7 people including a child have been shot' after the incident in Carlow.
How agitators exploited the Carlow shooting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-08
Derek Blighe is a prominent far-right activist who founded Ireland First.
The fracturing of Ireland’s far right – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
