Writes on crime, terrorism and national security for The Sunday Times. PhD researcher on violent dissident republicanism and the underworld they inhabit. Host of The Dark State Podcast. Contact me on Signal +353 (89) 975 3779.https://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3lvvzassgos2pMy first academic work has just been published by Bristol University Press. Thanks to Yasmine Ahmed for asking me to contribute to The Far-Right in Ireland.08 Aug 2025 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvvzassgos2phttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3lvoqggdel22x@emptywheel.bsky.social trying to reach you. Could you get in touch via email or x05 Aug 2025 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvoqggdel22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3lqxv7q2g5s2pJust published this investigation. How Ireland became the puppy farm capital of the world #puppy #puppyfarming #animalwelfare https://www.thetimes.com/article/10cff51f-ae82-4052-9f55-8f937284c0a5?shareToken=87b71b2c16f9a783b4acc0b9ffb62e0406 Jun 2025 22:31 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqxv7q2g5s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3ll56wnakn22tJohn Mooney @JohnMooneyIRL Lots of messages about this joint investigation with @bellingcat. If you know Oliver Herrmann, or have information about the Kinahan cartel, message signal +353 (89) 975 3779 or email kinahancartel@protonmail.com24 Mar 2025 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll56wnakn22thttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3ljryng2gzc24I was delighted to talk about the Kinahan cartel with Phoebe Judge on the world-class podcast Criminal. A fascinating discussion on the joint @thetimes and @bellingcat investigation. Listen here: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/cri… #TrueCrime #KinahanCartel #CriminalPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/cri…07 Mar 2025 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljryng2gzc24https://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3ljo4duuzzk2nThe latest edition of the podcast looks at the national security crisis facing Ireland.05 Mar 2025 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljo4duuzzk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3liuqiybrh22yThey’ve survived sanctions, law enforcement crackdowns, and international scrutiny. Now, they’re making moves in a region known for its underworld connections. How a web of Asian hubs cleans cash for the #Kinahancartel. Thanks to @bellingcat.com for their help https://www.thetimes.com/article/7ce5079a-1628-4e2f-8aa5-8ce4c2397ac1?shareToken=58a55cfafbea0c770038f1dfe3741cc323 Feb 2025 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3liuqiybrh22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3lbowua6p5c2jGarda numbers are set to plateau over the next 5 years, per research by Garda Headquarters. Despite political promises of increases, the flawed recruitment system makes this nearly impossible. #Garda #GE24 https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/recruitment-challenges-arrest-political-hopes-of-boosting-gardai-d6d87nsnz24 Nov 2024 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbowua6p5c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3lbown7bjl22jWho were the Dublin rioters? Extremists, opportunists, or a mix of both? As trials begin, our in-depth analysis uncovers the societal fractures, motivations, and complexities behind the chaos. Read more to understand the truth behind the unrest. #DublinRiots #Ireland https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/white-black-and-asian-rioters-answered-a-call-for-mayhem-0rg3rff7r24 Nov 2024 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbown7bjl22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnmooneyirl.bsky.social/post/3lbkcyukmos2jNew feature length episode on the security issues that arise from Trump’s election. Thanks to Scott Lucas and Eoin McNamara. #security #defence #nato #foreignaffairs https://www.patreon.com/posts/116470945?utm_campaign=postshare_creator22 Nov 2024 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:ljfg3ippjrmkwwo7kdxgk3tr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbkcyukmos2j