Racism in Ireland

Racism in Ireland encompasses a range of discriminatory attitudes including racial discrimination, religious discrimination and discrimination based on skin color, both historically and in the present day. While Ireland was itself a colonized nation under British rule, it has also experienced the challenges of becoming a modern, multicultural society, particularly since the 1990s. These challenges include racism directed at asylum seekers, refugees, the Roma community, and people of African, Middle Eastern, and Asian descent, often compounded by issues of xenophobia, Islamophobia, online misinformation and anti-immigrant sentiment.

Ireland's experience of racism is shaped by its complex postcolonial identity, cultural homogeneity throughout much of the 20th century, and more recent exposure to far-right ideologies. Although not historically a colonizing power, Ireland has nonetheless seen the emergence of racial prejudice both within its borders and among its diaspora abroad. Despite this, Ireland also has a growing tradition of anti-racist activism, inclusive political representation, and social movements that advocate for immigrant rights and multicultural integration.