Ireland is likely heading for serious civil unrest as an ‘arrogant’ and distant political class double down on mass immigration despite widespread fury which has culminated in arson attacks at migrant hotels in Western Ireland, says author Eoin Lenihan.
As almost half of working Irish people aged under 35 are living at home due to a uniquely acute housing crisis, the young are being encouraged to turn to ‘anti-British’ sentiment and pro-Palestine causes, rather than demanding economic and social justice from their own government, argues Lenihan.
Speaking after a major conference in Brussels, our guest breaks down why Ireland—long seen as a peaceful, stable nation—is now experiencing unprecedented strain. From migrant accommodation centres being set on fire, to rural communities pushed to breaking point, this is a story the mainstream media isn’t telling.
We also examine the deep frustration felt by ordinary Irish citizens as government policies continue to prioritise mass migration over local concerns. With claims of “bogus asylum seekers”, hotels filled at taxpayer expense, and entire communities reshaped overnight, many are asking: has Ireland become a soft touch?
Perhaps most striking is the surge in anti-British rhetoric among younger Irish people—despite decades of improving relations between Britain and Ireland. Why is this hostility returning, and who is fuelling it?
This discussion takes a hard look at:
The failure of Ireland’s political class
The influence of NGOs and activist networks
The economic model benefiting elites while squeezing ordinary people
And the growing anger that could reshape Irish politics—and spill over into the wider British Isles.
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By Nicholas Dunning
00:00 Introduction – Civil unrest fears in Europe
01:05 Why Ireland is now at risk
02:12 Migrant centres burned & community backlash
03:08 “Bogus” asylum claims and open borders debate
05:03 Riots and rising tensions in Dublin
06:26 Irish emigration and “anger leaving the country”
08:19 Ireland as a follower of failed European policies
09:20 Migrant hotels and local resentment
10:23 Ukrainian refugees & unintended consequences
12:23 Tourism collapse vs hotel profits
15:12 Public opinion vs political elites
16:02 NGO power and democratic disconnect
18:33 Why Ireland lacks a right-wing movement
20:09 Media control and suppression of dissent
26:16 Political arrogance and elite bubble
30:17 Housing crisis and economic pressure
33:17 Foreign workers vs Irish workforce
37:44 Radicalisation of Irish youth
38:05 Anti-British sentiment explained
41:25 Sinn Féin, identity politics & grievance culture
46:24 Immigration, security & social cohesion concerns
49:10 Future risks – unrest and political instability
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