The Righteousness Shield: Ireland’s Antisemitism Crisis

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Mar 8, 2026 · 24m

In this episode, we examine the troubling rise of antisemitism in Ireland and the concept of the "Righteousness Shield." We explore how Ireland’s history of colonial struggle has been mapped onto the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, creating a permissive environment for hate speech under the guise of human rights. By comparing Ireland’s inflammatory state rhetoric with the UK’s legal interventions, we uncover the real-world consequences for Ireland’s tiny Jewish community, including a 60% spike in incidents and a growing demographic exodus. Is Ireland’s moral posturing coming at the cost of its…