Keith O’Brien
IrelandactivistMaleb. 19384.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Keith O'Brien, who operates under the alias Keith Woods on X, is an Irish white nationalist and far-right commentator known for his controversial views and association with extremist groups. He gained attention for his interactions with Elon Musk, particularly in opposing the Irish government's proposed hate speech legislation. Despite being labeled an extremist, O'Brien defends his rhetoric as satirical, navigating the complex landscape of online far-right activism.
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National Party member and prominent social media commentator Keith O’Brien attended the event in Portugal.
Irish far-right figures join gathering in Portugal to push idea of ‘remigration’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02
Keith O’Brien, known as Keith Woods, is an activist who has been praised by Eddie Hobbs on his podcast.
From consumer advice to conspiracy theories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Keith O'Brien, also known as Keith Woods online, is a far-right figure who live-streamed the violence at Citywest.
How social media drove the Citywest riots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Keith O’Brien is a former Dublin based payroll manager with Rippling who is at the centre of the spying dispute.
Two people allegedly involved in surveillance of man at centre of HR firms ‘spying’ dispute named – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
Keith O'Brien is the Irish payroll compliance manager at the center of the 'spy' case involving Deel and Rippling.
HR firm Deel instructed ‘discreet’ surveillance on Irish manager at centre of ‘spy’ case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25Keith O'Brien locked himself into a bathroom and smashed his phone with an axe when confronted with allegations.
New spying claims emerge in Silicon Valley corporate espionage scandal with Irish twist – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Keith O'Brien is at the center of a legal dispute between Deel and Rippling, accused of being a double agent.
חפרפרת או סוכן כפול? העובד שגרם למלחמת ריגול בין ענקיות מישראל וארה"ב
Israel· 2025-05-25
Keith O’Brien defended the idea that priests should be allowed to marry and have families.
Las tareas del nuevo Papa
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-23
Keith O'Brien admitted to spying on his own firm for a rival company and destroyed a phone he was ordered to preserve.
Irish worker who ‘spied’ for rival firm and destroyed phone with axe avoids court sanction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-10
Keith O'Brien passed confidential information from his firm to a rival company in exchange for payments.
Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Keith O'Brien is an Irish payroll manager alleged to have passed trade secrets to a rival firm.
Rippling case focusing on where payment to HR manager came from, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
An Irish payroll manager who is alleged to have passed trade secrets of his US-headquartered human resources company to a rival firm is co-operating with efforts to recover information sought as part of an investigation.
Manager alleged to have passed trade secrets now co-operating in information recovery, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24Keith O'Brien is accused of passing trade secrets to a rival firm and has destroyed a phone he was ordered to preserve.
Dublin office worker accused of passing trade secrets to rival firm has destroyed phone, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Rippling has claimed that Keith O'Brien unlawfully obtained its trade secrets.
Global human resources giant claims rival used Dublin office employee to obtain trade secrets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Keith O’Brien is a white nationalist who has interacted with Musk on numerous occasions.
Elon Musk’s Irish friends and their influence on the powerful billionaire – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
