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Bonfire, Bigotry, and the Law | Cork News
A judge has condemned a bonfire in Moygashel for its hateful display, calling it fueled by bigotry after a replica mosque with “Islamic Fascism” was burned atop the structure. A 56-year-old man, accused of helping hoist anti-immigrant signs, was denied bail — the judge rejecting his claim of ignorance, citing the bonfire’s history of inflammatory imagery. Police fear he’s influential and may reoffend, while the defense argued he was misled — but the judge said anyone involved knows the bonfire’s dangerous reputation. The case underscores deep tensions and the urgent need to confront…
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