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Those seeking new Irish government should seek help from MAGA movement, Eddie Hobbs tells conference
irish Times ^ | Sat Jan 10 2026 - 19:03 | Pat Leahy, Conor Gallagher

Posted on 01/11/2026 11:58:02 AM PST by Olog-hai

Those who want to see a new government in Ireland to cut immigration and break ties with globalist elites need to “reach across the Atlantic” and seek help from the Irish diaspora in the US MAGA movement, Eddie Hobbs told a conference on Saturday.

The audience for the weekend-long IRL Forum in Ashbourne, County Meath, who had paid €90 each for a two-day pass or €50 a day, numbered 300 to 400 on Saturday morning and included US ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh.

Participants in the sessions, which were all moderated by Mr. Hobbs, a financial adviser-turned podcaster and campaigner, included Independent Dublin councillor Malachy Steenson, entrepreneur Declan Ganley and Independent senator Sharon Keogan.

The conference was billed as “a solutions-driven public conference” with host Mr. Hobbs and guests “speaking on the issues Ireland faces today”.

The sessions heard frequent denunciations of immigration, “globalist” influence on government, the mainstream media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the political establishment.

“We need a new government of patriots, not a government of globalists,” barrister Una McGurk told the meeting. …

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TOPICS: Editorial; European Union; Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: eddiehobbs; eussr; fartyshadesofgreen; fourthreich; hobbs; ireland; maga; patriotism

1 posted on 01/11/2026 11:58:02 AM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

It seems like Ireland is gone. The leftists used abortion to mobilize the women vote and brought in a gang of left wing radicals to run the Government and the results have been catastrophic.


2 posted on 01/11/2026 12:34:06 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: gibsonguy

“It seems like Ireland is gone. The leftists used abortion to mobilize the women vote and brought in a gang of left wing radicals to run the Government and the results have been catastrophic.”

Fortunately, you’re wrong about this. Truth is always more powerful than lies. The Irish people can be taught to reject the lies they previously believed.


3 posted on 01/11/2026 12:38:58 PM PST by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: reasonisfaith

Well I hope I am wrong. When I look who they have elected to run the country I am not encouraged.


4 posted on 01/11/2026 12:54:37 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: Olog-hai

Yes


5 posted on 01/11/2026 1:40:58 PM PST by FlyingEagle
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To: Olog-hai

Thanks to Bam Bondi, we’re floundering.


6 posted on 01/11/2026 2:56:09 PM PST by roving
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To: gibsonguy

Maybe they elected these people. But more likely the country had election fraud.


7 posted on 01/11/2026 3:53:21 PM PST by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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