Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan Eoin Lenihan on how Ireland was 'vandalised'
Dec 10, 2025
Eoin Lenihan, author of 'Vandalising Ireland' and a researcher on online political extremism, shares his provocative insights on Ireland's political landscape. He challenges government policies that he believes have led to cultural erosion and discusses his upbringing in County Clare. Lenihan raises concerns about media bias and the risks of parallel societies stemming from current migration practices. He also reflects on his research into Antifa and critiques the political narrative, arguing for a revival of Irish identity amidst globalist influences.
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Childhood Roots And Archaeological Loss
- Eoin Lenihan describes a folklore-rich childhood in West Clare and early career in archaeology.
- He says motorway construction through archaeologically dense landscapes like Tara signalled to him that 'old Ireland' was being discarded.
FDI Model Reshaped Ireland's Priorities
- Lenihan argues Ireland's FDI-driven economy shifted power away from domestic industry and culture.
- He claims post-1995 expansion of that model forced Ireland to serve global capital rather than its own citizens.
Political Sameness Limits Alternatives
- Lenihan describes Irish politics as a 'crippled democracy' where major parties offer minor variations of the same economic policy.
- He links this structural sameness to constraints created by the low corporation tax/FDI model.
