Eddie Hobbs
Eddie Hobbs is a former financial adviser and television personality from Ireland, known for his impactful 2005 RTÉ documentary series 'Rip-off Republic', which critiqued consumer issues and sparked national conversations about the high cost of living in Ireland. Once a prominent figure in the media, Hobbs gained notoriety for his financial predictions and advice, but has since shifted his focus to promoting conspiracy theories, particularly related to global banking and Covid-19. In recent years, he has found a new audience through his podcast 'Counterpoint', where he discusses controversial topics and features guests from the right-wing political spectrum.
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Recent news mentions
Eddie Hobbs stated that Steve Bannon's comments have nothing to do with him.
Why is Steve Bannon so determined to find an ‘Irish Trump’? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Eddie Hobbs has stated that Steve Bannon's comments have nothing to do with him and he has had no conversations about an Irish Trump.
‘Steve Bannon’s comments have nothing to do with me’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Eddie Hobbs is mentioned as someone who aims to set up an Irish national party.
Irish people are wrong about immigration, but are we ready for our own Trump? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Eddie Hobbs has reinvented himself in recent years as a podcaster and he campaigns on a variety of topics and issues.
What is all this talk of an Irish Maga? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Eddie Hobbs is one of the leading figures in the political world that exists to the right of any of the parties represented in the Dáil.
What is the future for the new right in Irish politics? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Eddie Hobbs hosted a conference for Ireland's emerging new right.
Donald Trump taking control of Greenland could smash the western alliance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Eddie Hobbs, the organiser of the IRL Forum, is reported as saying that those seeking a new Irish government should reach across the Atlantic.
The ground is increasingly fertile for an Irish Maga – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14
Eddie Hobbs is a financial adviser who became famous for his criticism of government financial policy and later shifted to promoting conspiracy theories.
From consumer advice to conspiracy theories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
