‼️ FYI folks: heads up on "prescribed" groups orgs the gov's banned under old laws (Offences Against the State Acts).

Joining one?

That's a crime, up to 8 years in jail just for signing up.

Current hit list?

Mostly old-school paramilitaries like IRA, Cumann na mBan, Fianna (from '39), INLA ('83), IPLO ('92), and the CIRA/RIRA splits ('98).

Any offshoots get auto-banned too Garda says so in court.

But watch the so called far-right scene 2025's been wild with anti-immigrant stuff foiled mosque bomb plots in Galway, huge 2,500-person Dublin rallies yelling threats at politicians & migrants, and crews like ICA/IDA pushing for kinetic action.

Taoiseach Martin called it "organized attacks on the state" that could turn violent.

Garda's threat level: moderate, with outside agitators from US/UK stirring the pot.

No bans yet but they could slap Sec 19 on 'em quick.

Law's bendy banned the IRA on "urgent need," and ECHR backed it.

Free speech worries?

Yeah, critics say it chills speech, but incitement crackdowns are already happening.

What happens if your group's tagged?

Fines up to €3k for starters, but here's the heavy stuff >

Membership Knowingly joining. Defense? "Didn't know" or "left fast." (1939 Sec 21) → Up to 8 yrs jail + fine.

Directing/Training: Running or arming rallies. (1939 Sec 6A) → Life in prison + fine.

Assistance: Funding or helping ops. (1939 Sec 21A) → 8 yrs + fine.

No jury 3 three judge's Special Court trials no talking infers guilt (till June '26).

Check it yourself irish statute book. Constitution protects assembly (Art 40.6), but violence?

Nah, that's out.

Vent legally vote, petition, protest peacefully.

Peace beats plots, and life in prison.

Thoughts?