Gript
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Type of site | News website |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Gript Media Limited |
| Founder | John McGuirk |
| URL | gript |
| Launched | 2019 |
Gript, also known as Gript Media, is an Irish conservative news and opinion website established in 2019.
History
[edit]Gript was founded in 2019 by political commentator John McGuirk.[1][2] By 2021, Gript's weekly readership had grown to 120,000.[3] In 2025, according to national regulator Coimisiún na Meán, approximately 5% of Irish adults accessed Gript weekly.[4] It is a member of the Press Council of Ireland.[5]
The outlet is 50% owned by activist Niamh Uí Bhriain and 50% by Evelyn Porter.[6] Gript received initial funding from the Irish anti-abortion advocacy group The Life Institute, directed by Uí Bhriain, though McGuirk stated in 2021 that Gript no longer received funding from that group.[1][3]
In May 2026, Gript suspended McGuirk as editor "pending an internal process concerning governance and related issues".[7] The situation escalated further by 29 May 2026, when the Irish Times confirmed that Gript had seen John McGuirk resign amid intensifying internal conflict with Uí Bhriain. McGuirk’s resignation letter accused Uí Bhriain of making him a "fall guy" for controversial editorial decisions while alleging she exerted private control over content direction. In his resignation letter, McGuirk also referenced editorial disputes over coverage of Dublin City University sexual education modules for teachers, which were later found by the Press Council to breach journalistic codes, a ruling Gript is seeking to challenge in the High Court. Following McGuirk's departure, Gript issued counter-allegations against him, while Uí Bhriain indicated she was seeking legal advice on his claims, with McGuirk rejecting the allegations.[8]
Content
[edit]Generally categorized as having a conservative[6][9] or right-wing editorial line,[2][3] Gript has described its mission as creating a space to challenge what it characterizes as the "consensus views" expressed by "our schools, our universities, our media and our politicians".[1] The Irish Times has described it as "Ireland’s most prominent conservative media organisation" and "Ireland's answer to Fox News".[4]
The outlet publishes news, commentary, podcasts, and analysis with a focus on Irish politics and culture. Most content on the website is free, with some articles paywalled and accessible via subscription.[1]
In November 2023, it was reported that Gript had removed an article relating to the Parnell Square stabbing attack after the publication incorrectly identified a person unconnected to the incident.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Gript.ie". Media Ownership Monitor Ireland. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ a b "Gript.ie – Bias and Credibility". Media Bias/Fact Check. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ^ a b c "Gript: 'We are closer to the mainstream than the extreme'". The Times. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ a b Tighe, Mark (2026-05-29). "What's going on at Gript, Ireland's answer to Fox News?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ^ Kennedy, Pat (2023-06-19). "Member Publications". Press Council of Ireland. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ a b Tighe, Mark (14 April 2026). "John McGuirk put on leave of absence from editor role at conservative website Gript Media". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ^ "Gript Media confirms suspension of editor McGuirk". RTE.ie. 2026-05-08. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ Tighe, Mark (29 May 2026). "John McGuirk resigns from Gript amid deepening acrimony with former colleague". Irish Times. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ^ Phelan, Shane; Tighe, Mark (15 November 2025). "Gript editor John McGuirk gets five-figure settlement over claim he was 'far right'". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ^ Keena, Colm; Lally, Conor (30 November 2023). "Gript article that wrongly identified Parnell Square stabbing suspect is removed from site". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 May 2026.