Niall McConnell
Niall McConnell is a far-right activist and a political candidate from Donegal, known for his involvement in anti-migrant mobilization efforts. He gained media attention for his discussions with loyalist figures during a period of unrest related to anti-migrant protests, which illustrated the growing connections between far-right movements across the island of Ireland.
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A discussion on YouTube between far-right activist and Donegal election candidate Niall McConnell and loyalist ex-prisoner Sinclair at the height of anti-immigration violence in Ballymena is also highlighted in the study.
Former loyalist UVF prisoner addressed anti-immigration protest at Dublin’s GPO – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-09
Niall McConnell is a Donegal election candidate who participated in a discussion on YouTube at the height of the unrest in Ballymena.
Far-right groups co-operating across Border as shared grievances ‘override sectarian fault lines’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
