Philip Dwyer
Philip Dwyer is a 56-year-old citizen journalist from Tallaght, Dublin, known for his prominent anti-immigration activism. He made headlines recently after being convicted for failing to obey a police direction during the Coolock riots, which erupted following the government's announcement of housing plans for international protection applicants.
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Philip Dwyer is a citizen journalist who live-streams gatherings of anti-immigration protesters.
How social media drove the Citywest riots – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-25
Philip Dwyer is an anti-immigration activist whose conviction for trespassing was upheld by the court.
Anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer’s conviction over trespassing is upheld – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Philip Dwyer, once associated with Ireland First, travelled to Carlow and livestreamed himself shouting at members of the fire brigade for not providing details about the supposed number of casualties.
How agitators exploited the Carlow shooting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-08
Anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer was also present.
Anti-immigration protest marking Easter Rising gathers in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Philip Dwyer is a prominent far-right activist who co-founded Ireland First.
The fracturing of Ireland’s far right – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Philip Dwyer was convicted of trespass at a direct provision centre for International Protection applicants.
Judge convicts prominent anti-immigration activist Philip Dwyer of trespass at International Protection centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Philip Dwyer is a citizen journalist who was prosecuted for failing to obey a direction during riots in Coolock.
Garda body-cam footage used in prosecution of anti-immigration activist arrested during Coolock riots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
