The conversation about the manosphere has been given fresh legs by Louis Theroux’s recent Netflix documentary, titled Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere. “The research I have done indicates that most manosphere content that Irish boys and men engage with comes from the US and the UK,” she says. [ Louis Theroux – Inside the Manosphere: A tentative dip into the world of toxic masculinityOpens in new window ]So where are all the Irish manosphere influencers trailing in the wake of the individuals Theroux has profiled? According to researcher Darragh McCashin, an assistant professor in psychology at Dublin City University, Irish content tends to be less obvious. [ How to speak to young men about masculinity influencersOpens in new window ]Whether the manosphere will have a lasting impact on attitudes among Irish men as they get older is unclear.

Source: The Irish Times March 20, 2026 15:46 UTC