On Tuesday night, the Black Forge Inn in Walkinstown, Dublin, hosted a who’s who of the Irish far right. During the campaign three groups, Ireland First, the National Party and the Irish People, along with several independents, ran under the banner of the National Alliance. In the background, party members have expressed annoyance with Blighe’s leadership and the party’s failure to return a candidate in the local and general elections. The most high-profile split in the movement dates to 2023 when senior members of the National Party attempted to oust Justin Barrett as leader. [ ‘Meeting’ to expel Justin Barrett as leader of National Party attended by one personOpens in new window ]However, in reality, Barrett now has little to do with the National Party.

Source: The Irish Times April 18, 2025 20:04 UTC