FactCheckNI: Northern Ireland's First Dedicated Non-Profit Fact-Checking Service
Use the search tool below to explore topics that matter to you in Northern Ireland. FactCheckNI is an independent team of fact-checkers committed to examining key public statements related to Northern Ireland. We analyse the best available evidence and publish fact-check articles to enhance the quality of public debate, knowledge and understanding.
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Femicide in Ireland: Were 85% of women murdered this year killed by foreign migrants?
4 August 2026
CLAIM: 85% of women murdered in Ireland this year were killed by foreign migrants
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On 13 July 2026, a Facebook page, Our Northern Ireland Voice – Official, posted a graphic which claimed “85% of women murdered in Ireland this
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Energy on this island: Do Ireland’s data centres now consume nearly a quarter of all electricity in the south?
29 July 2026
CLAIM: In 2025 almost a quarter of the total electricity usage in Ireland came from data centres.
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On 7 July, the Irish Times published an article with a headline claiming: “Data centres account for almost a quarter of Irish electricity usage in
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Farming in NI: Does agriculture underpin an industry worth over £7bn and employing over 100k people?
23 July 2026
CLAIM: Farmers and food producers are the bedrock of a £7.3bn per year industry that provides the equivalent of 109,000 full-time jobs.
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Giving a statement in the Assembly chamber in praise of the Balmoral Show, UUP MLA Robbie Butler claimed: “Farmers and food producers [underpin] what hasChoose from over 300 fact checks on the topics that matter most to you
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We have published over 300 fact check articles on topics relating to life in Northern Ireland since 2016. This is a free resource that anyone can use 24 hours a day.
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We've created a simple guide that's perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to tell the difference between fact, fiction, and “fake news.” We encourage everyone to think critically, and in this article, we share tips on how you can check the information you come across, especially online.
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