Gemma O'Doherty
Gemma O'Doherty (born 24 August 1968) is an Irish far-right activist and conspiracy theorist. She began her career as a staff writer for the Irish Independent, contributing articles on travel, the criminal justice system and corruption, but was dismissed in 2013. She attempted to run as a candidate in the 2018 Irish presidential election, but failed to secure the minimum qualifying number of nominations required to be added to the ballot. O'Doherty was unsuccessful in the 2019 European Parliament election in Ireland, receiving 1.85% of first preference votes in the Dublin constituency. She unsuccessfully ran in the 2020 Irish general election receiving just under 2% of first preference votes.
Gemma O'Doherty | |
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Speaking at Sinn Féin Summer School, June 2014 | |
| Born | 24 August 1968 Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland |
| Education | Muckross Park College |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Journalist for the Irish Independent, seeking presidential nomination, far-right activism, promotion of conspiracy theories |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Carvosso (died 2015) |
| Website | gemmaodoherty |
Her views on a range of subjects have led to a series of legal actions and calls for tightening of hate-crime legislation. She has been banned from YouTube since July 2019 for violations of its policies on hate speech.