Gemma O'Doherty

Gemma O'Doherty
Speaking at Sinn Féin Summer School, June 2014
Born (1968-08-24) 24 August 1968 (age 56)
Ranelagh, Dublin,[1] Ireland
EducationMuckross Park College
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
OccupationJournalist
Years active1995–present
Known forJournalist for the Irish Independent, seeking presidential nomination, far-right activism, promotion of conspiracy theories
Spouse(s)Peter Carvosso
(died 2015)[2]
Websitegemmaodoherty.com

Gemma O'Doherty (born 24 August 1968) is an Irish far-right activist and conspiracy theorist.[3][4][5][6] She began her career as a staff writer for the Irish Independent, contributing articles on travel, the criminal justice system and corruption, but was dismissed in 2013.[7] She attempted to run as a candidate in the 2018 Irish presidential election, but failed to secure the minimum qualifying number of nominations required to be added to the ballot.[8] O'Doherty was unsuccessful in the 2019 European Parliament election in Ireland, receiving 1.85% of first preference votes in the Dublin constituency.[9] She unsuccessfully ran in the 2020 Irish general election receiving just under 2% of first preference votes.[10]

Her views on a range of subjects have led to a series of legal actions and calls for tightening of hate-crime legislation. She has been banned from YouTube since July 2019 for violations of its policies on hate speech.[11][12]

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  2. ^ Hillard, Mark (20 January 2015). "Distinguished journalist Peter Carvosso (67) dies". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Skirmishes at County Waterford Rally Organised by Controversial Activist". waterfordnow.ie. Waterford Now. 11 June 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  4. ^ Lyne, Laura (14 April 2020). "Dublin Airport rips conspiracy theorist's claim that it's 'business as usual'". DublinLive. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  5. ^ O'Connor, Rachael. ""I was shaking": Co Meath couple who were subject to torrent of racial abuse after appearing in Lidl advert speak out". Irish Post. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. ^ Gallagher, Conor. "Election 2020: Far-right candidates put in dismal showing". Irish Times. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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  8. ^ Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra (26 September 2018). "Gemma O'Doherty hits out at political elite after failing to secure Presidential nomination". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  9. ^ "European Parliament Election Results 2019" (PDF). assets.gov.ie. 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  10. ^ Gallagher, Conor (10 February 2020). "Election 2020: Far-right candidates put in dismal showing". The Irish Times. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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