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That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women

# Los Angeles

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women

Jun 18th 2020, 7:42 AM 56,277 Views 0 Comments

He allegedly raped the women between 2001 and 2003.

'Inaccurate and misleading': HSE and psychiatrists warn over Scientology-linked group leaflet on antipsychotic medication

# Warning

'Inaccurate and misleading': HSE and psychiatrists warn over Scientology-linked group leaflet on antipsychotic medication

Jan 22nd 2020, 6:15 AM 26,662 Views 40 Comments

Leaflets warning people about the dangers of taking prescription anti-psychotic medication were sent to residents in south Dublin.

Scientology-linked drug rehab centre goes to High Court to quash planning refusal

# Narconon

Scientology-linked drug rehab centre goes to High Court to quash planning refusal

Jan 14th 2019, 2:47 PM 15,918 Views 21 Comments

It’s trying to set up a drug rehab centre in Meath.

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From The Daily Edge

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Leah Remini is warning Ireland about Scientology after last night's Prime Time

Dec 19th 2018, 3:00 PM 16,862 Views 6 Comments

‘You should be concerned…’

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From The Daily Edge

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Nicole Kidman says she supports her eldest childrens' decision to practice Scientology

Nov 8th 2018, 7:10 PM 5,590 Views 0 Comments

‘It’s my job to love them.’

'Nobody cares about us': Locals upset as building work starts on Scientology-backed drug rehab centre

# Ballivor

'Nobody cares about us': Locals upset as building work starts on Scientology-backed drug rehab centre

Apr 30th 2018, 12:05 AM 49,791 Views 125 Comments

TheJournal.ie team was confronted by a security guard who was filming outside the Narconon site in Meath.

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'There's a lot of talk about us. And we get it': Church of Scientology launches TV channel

Mar 13th 2018, 7:04 AM 16,766 Views 60 Comments

The church was founded in 1954.

Scientology-linked group's 'drug treatment centre' won't be subject to inspections

# Ballivor

Scientology-linked group's 'drug treatment centre' won't be subject to inspections

Mar 7th 2018, 12:05 AM 13,813 Views 78 Comments

An opposition TD says he’ll bring in legislation to cover such centres himself unless the government takes action.

Scientology-linked group WILL move ahead with controversial 'drug treatment centre'

# Co Meath

Scientology-linked group WILL move ahead with controversial 'drug treatment centre'

Mar 6th 2018, 1:26 PM 17,316 Views 60 Comments

There has been huge concern about plans for the centre in the village of Ballivor.

Scientology-linked group distributing book of 'commandments' to north inner city

# Dublin

Scientology-linked group distributing book of 'commandments' to north inner city

Feb 3rd 2018, 6:00 AM 18,063 Views 78 Comments

The booklets include chapters with headings like ‘Don’t Be Promiscuous’ and ‘Do Not Murder’.

Saunas and high vitamin doses: The discredited Scientology-backed drug rehab programme slated for Meath

# Explainer

Saunas and high vitamin doses: The discredited Scientology-backed drug rehab programme slated for Meath

Jan 21st 2018, 9:00 PM 30,201 Views 147 Comments

There have been a number of protests against Scientology’s presence in Ireland.

Locals turn out in numbers to protest proposed drug rehab centre in Co Meath

# Ballivor

Locals turn out in numbers to protest proposed drug rehab centre in Co Meath

Jan 17th 2018, 9:25 PM 19,376 Views 61 Comments

The new Narconon centre in the rural village of Ballivor has been linked with the Church of Scientology.

Taoiseach asked to send 'message of support' to Meath village worried about 'Scientology centre'

# Narconon

Taoiseach asked to send 'message of support' to Meath village worried about 'Scientology centre'

Jan 16th 2018, 10:30 PM 21,157 Views 50 Comments

A protest is planned for tomorrow in Ballivor, where it is claimed that the movement will offer access to its ‘Narconon’ detox programme.

HSE warns that elements of Scientology detox have 'no basis' in scientific fact

# Purification Rundown

HSE warns that elements of Scientology detox have 'no basis' in scientific fact

Dec 3rd 2017, 12:05 AM 37,533 Views 112 Comments

The purification rundown costs €1500.

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Garda urged community groups to distribute Scientology-backed materials at anti-drug meeting

Oct 24th 2017, 11:15 AM 40,045 Views 84 Comments

The new centre was opened here last week, an event at which a HSE worker and Sari member spoke.

Want to join Scientology's Irish 'Adventurers Club'? That'll be €1,000 please

# Dublin

Want to join Scientology's Irish 'Adventurers Club'? That'll be €1,000 please

Oct 15th 2017, 12:05 AM 31,399 Views 121 Comments

You could go silver for €2,500 or gold for €5,000 – and get a membership card, commendation, cert and ‘shamrock pin’.

Martin says he's concerned about Scientology setting up in Ireland

# Ff Ard Fheis

Martin says he's concerned about Scientology setting up in Ireland

Oct 14th 2017, 1:26 PM 28,974 Views 137 Comments

Earlier this year, TheJournal.ie revealed a new Scientology centre was to open in Firhouse.

# Scientology

'We need spotlight on this site': Protestors to set up outside Dublin Scientology centre today

Oct 14th 2017, 12:05 AM 25,402 Views 119 Comments

One ex-Scientologist from Mayo wants to warn others: “I got so angry that I burned any Scientology stuff I had in bonfire.”

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Senior Nation of Islam minister helps launch 'Scientology in Ireland'

Oct 12th 2017, 9:00 PM 26,712 Views 102 Comments

The new European base is due to open in Firhouse, south Dublin, this weekend.

The Church of Scientology is opening a new centre in Dublin this weekend

# BIG OPENING

The Church of Scientology is opening a new centre in Dublin this weekend

Oct 9th 2017, 9:35 PM 27,056 Views 101 Comments

The Church of Scientology does not have religious or charitable status in Ireland.

Scientologists 'from across the world' to flock to south Dublin centre to finish 'massive project'

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Scientologists 'from across the world' to flock to south Dublin centre to finish 'massive project'

Sep 9th 2017, 6:00 AM 38,738 Views 57 Comments

The centre is to open in a matter of weeks.

Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin

# Victory Centre

Church of Scientology may open 1,300-seater community centre in south Dublin

Jul 15th 2017, 6:50 AM 37,569 Views 130 Comments

Local councillor believes an opportunity was missed to instead house a school on the site.

The Irish Church of Scientology returned to profit last year

# In The Green

The Irish Church of Scientology returned to profit last year

Apr 14th 2017, 8:42 PM 22,341 Views 119 Comments

The directors have said they intend to increase current trading levels.

11 juicy celebrity memoirs that are actually worth a read

# Books Of Revelations

From The Daily Edge

# Books Of Revelations

11 juicy celebrity memoirs that are actually worth a read

Mar 17th 2017, 10:00 PM 12,980 Views 0 Comments

Gossip hounds, get in here.

Ireland's blasphemy laws unlikely to prevent Louis Theroux's Scientology film from being released here

# Is It Blasphemy

Ireland's blasphemy laws unlikely to prevent Louis Theroux's Scientology film from being released here

Sep 26th 2016, 4:29 PM 38,523 Views 105 Comments

There are currently no plans to show the film in Ireland.

Former Scientologist sent message "connected with death of Jim Carrey's girlfriend" to Church member

# Dublin

Former Scientologist sent message "connected with death of Jim Carrey's girlfriend" to Church member

Jan 28th 2016, 5:55 PM 48,173 Views 0 Comments

The hearing regarding an assault charge against John McGhee is the second trial concerning the Church of Scientology in front of the Circuit Civil Court today.

Scientologists go on trial charged with fraud and extortion

# Belgium

Scientologists go on trial charged with fraud and extortion

Oct 27th 2015, 3:00 PM 14,419 Views 0 Comments

Eleven members of the Belgian branch have been charged with fraud, extortion, running a criminal organisation and violating the right to privacy.

You'll finally get to see the controversial Scientology documentary on Irish telly

# Going Clear

You'll finally get to see the controversial Scientology documentary on Irish telly

Aug 5th 2015, 1:39 PM 29,566 Views 63 Comments

The film has garnered great reviews – but the church says that it contains discredited allegations.

Everyone is talking about SNL's scathing spoof of Scientology

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From The Daily Edge

# Church Of Neurotology

Everyone is talking about SNL's scathing spoof of Scientology

Apr 6th 2015, 11:06 AM 5,466 Views 0 Comments

It has been called “brutal” and “hilarious”.

Here's why everyone is talking about Scientology this week

# Going Clear

From The Daily Edge

# Going Clear

Here's why everyone is talking about Scientology this week

Apr 2nd 2015, 6:48 PM 5,927 Views 6 Comments

A new documentary about the secretive religion has the internet in thrall.

Leah Remini praised for leaving Scientology because 'no one is going to tell her how to think'

# Going Clear

Leah Remini praised for leaving Scientology because 'no one is going to tell her how to think'

Mar 31st 2015, 8:05 PM 30,180 Views 28 Comments

A documentary broadcast on American station HBO on Sunday made allegations the Church of Scientology.

The Church of Scientology is not happy about this film which claims it tortures its members

# Going Clear

The Church of Scientology is not happy about this film which claims it tortures its members

Mar 30th 2015, 9:15 PM 24,855 Views 38 Comments

The Alex Gibey directed film went out last night on HBO in the US.

Anti-Scientology conference set for Dublin next week

# John Sweeney

Anti-Scientology conference set for Dublin next week

Jan 29th 2015, 10:07 PM 19,378 Views 89 Comments

The two-day event will take place in Temple Bar’s Filmbase.

Watch Eddie Hobbs explain why he'd even work with Scientologists

# Alien Abduction

Watch Eddie Hobbs explain why he'd even work with Scientologists

Jan 7th 2015, 9:05 PM 17,679 Views 49 Comments

The financial advisor is involved with Lucinda Creighton’s new political party.

Britain's first Scientologist wedding took place today

# London

Britain's first Scientologist wedding took place today

Feb 23rd 2014, 7:19 PM 17,466 Views 50 Comments

A 1970 High Court ruling that Scientology services did not count as acts of worship because they involved no “veneration of God or of a supreme being” was recently overturned.

Irish radio station 'amazed' at inclusion in international Scientology video

# Bizarre

From The Daily Edge

# Bizarre

Irish radio station 'amazed' at inclusion in international Scientology video

Jan 15th 2014, 11:26 AM 23,648 Views 51 Comments

A representative of Scientology Ireland said the footage was a “re-enactment” of an interview on Ocean FM – but station management have described it as “bogus”.