Due to the takeover of freenode we're moving to a different irc network. (#74775)

* Due to the takeover of freenode we're moving to a different irc network.

* Our channels updated to point at the same channel name on libera.chat
* Some links went to webchat.freenode.net.  At this time, libera.chat
  doesn't point you to an official webchat client so I changed these to
  https://libera.chat. (kiwi irc does work with libera.chat so that
  could be another option).
* In general, I used the name irc.libera.net for link names and
  https://libera.chat for link targets.  This is because the irc service
  is hosted on irc.libera.chat but the project web server is hosted on
  libera.chat.  (This appears to also be true for freenode but we were
  using http://irc.freenode.net which doesn't seem to work.  Oops).
* Removed http://irc.freenode.net from the linkcheck exceptions.
  linkcheck was actually correct to flag that as invalid (should have
  been http://frenode.net instead).

* Looks like hte important people in #yaml are now in libera.chat

* Link to where contributors should get help

Add a link target and then link to where contributors should get support
for developing groups of modules.

* Update docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst

Co-authored-by: Felix Fontein <felix@fontein.de>

Co-authored-by: John R Barker <john@johnrbarker.com>
Co-authored-by: Felix Fontein <felix@fontein.de>

96 files changed, 108 insertions, 107 deletions

diff --git a/docs/docsite/README.md b/docs/docsite/README.md
index d643792e20..fbf1703029 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/README.md
+++ b/docs/docsite/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Contributions to the documentation are welcome.
 
 The Ansible community produces guidance on contributions, building documentation, and submitting pull requests, which you can find in [Contributing to the Ansible Documentation](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/documentation_contributions.html).
 
-You can also join the [Docs Working Group](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs) and/or the ``#ansible-docs`` channel on freenode IRC.
+You can also join the [Docs Working Group](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs) and/or the ``#ansible-docs`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
 
 Ansible style guide
 ===================
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
index b38b9a3c50..ce3cf7a46b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
@@ -33,15 +33,15 @@ To subscribe to a group from a non-Google account, you can send an email to the
 IRC channels
 ============
 
-Ansible has several IRC channels on `Freenode <https://freenode.net/>`_.
+Ansible has several IRC channels on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.
 
-Our IRC channels may require you to register your nickname. If you receive an error when you connect, see `Freenode's Nickname Registration guide <https://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration>`_ for instructions.
+Our IRC channels may require you to register your nickname. If you receive an error when you connect, see `libera.chat's Nickname Registration guide <https://libera.chat/guides/registration>`_ for instructions.
 
-To find all ``ansible`` specific channels on a freenode network, use the following command in your IRC client::
+To find all ``ansible`` specific channels on the libera.chat network, use the following command in your IRC client::
 
    /msg alis LIST #ansible* -min 5
 
-as described in `freenode docs <https://freenode.net/kb/answer/findingchannels>`_.
+as described in the `libera.chat docs <https://libera.chat/guides/findingchannels>`_.
 
 General channels
 ----------------
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ General channels
 Working groups
 --------------
 
-Many of our community `Working Groups <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki#working-groups>`_ meet on Freenode IRC channels. If you want to get involved in a working group, join the channel where it meets or comment on the agenda.
+Many of our community `Working Groups <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki#working-groups>`_ meet on libera.chat IRC channels. If you want to get involved in a working group, join the channel where it meets or comment on the agenda.
 
 - `Amazon (AWS) Working Group <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/AWS>`_ - ``#ansible-aws``
 - `Ansible Lockdown Working Group <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Lockdown>`_ | `gh/ansible/ansible-lockdown <https://github.com/ansible/ansible-lockdown>`_ - ``#ansible-lockdown``- Security playbooks/roles
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
index c3c34c94c9..e0f7e560b1 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ Unfortunately, leftover rST-files from previous document-generating can occasion
 Joining the documentation working group
 =======================================
 
-The Documentation Working Group (DaWGs) meets weekly on Tuesdays on the #ansible-docs channel on freenode IRC. For more information, including links to our agenda and a calendar invite, please visit the `working group page in the community repo <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs>`_.
+The Documentation Working Group (DaWGs) meets weekly on Tuesdays on the #ansible-docs channel on the `libera.chat IRC network <https://libera.chat/>`_. For more information, including links to our agenda and a calendar invite, please visit the `working group page in the community repo <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs>`_.
 
 .. seealso::
    :ref:`More about testing module documentation <testing_module_documentation>`
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
index c530b9a32e..888b75e3e6 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ command line tools (``lib/ansible/cli/``) is `available on GitHub <https://githu
        How to develop plugins
    `Development Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Mailing list for development topics
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
index b955b3d2ae..72c20e64f9 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
@@ -44,5 +44,5 @@ For instructions on developing modules, see :ref:`developing_modules_general`.
        Current development status of community collections and FAQ
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_changelogs.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_changelogs.rst
index 363182e43c..5a587fe5e7 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_changelogs.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_changelogs.rst
@@ -76,5 +76,5 @@ If your collection is part of Ansible, use one of the following three options  t
        Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_contributing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_contributing.rst
index 8abed63664..a07102deac 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_contributing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_contributing.rst
@@ -55,5 +55,5 @@ You can test your changes by using this checkout of ``community.general`` in pla
        Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_creating.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_creating.rst
index 721d5c1abf..7a1a6d447a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_creating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_creating.rst
@@ -53,5 +53,5 @@ To learn more about the ``ansible-galaxy`` command-line tool, see the :ref:`ansi
        Directories and files included in the collection skeleton
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_distributing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_distributing.rst
index d36e8c012f..c2b2d119bb 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_distributing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_distributing.rst
@@ -261,5 +261,5 @@ Once Galaxy uploads and accepts a collection, you will be redirected to the **My
        Learn how to install and use collections.
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_migrating.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_migrating.rst
index 9980e238c4..37acaeefe3 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_migrating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_migrating.rst
@@ -132,5 +132,5 @@ Ansibulbot will know how to redirect existing issues and PRs to the new repo. Th
        Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_shared.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_shared.rst
index c509c1ef82..8e43695e04 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_shared.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_shared.rst
@@ -73,5 +73,5 @@ The optional import behavior also applies to module_utils imported from collecti
        Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_structure.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_structure.rst
index 8d36650261..0a2f20a497 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_structure.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_structure.rst
@@ -237,5 +237,5 @@ A collection can store some additional metadata in a ``runtime.yml`` file in the
         Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
         The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
         #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_testing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_testing.rst
index 0b58b021a0..ca50d3ef9f 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_testing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_testing.rst
@@ -79,5 +79,5 @@ You can specify multiple target names. Each target name is the name of a directo
        Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
index 9542f0d8f3..eeee30fc73 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
@@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ Although ``ansible-core`` (the code hosted in the `ansible/ansible repository <h
        Learn about developing plugins
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
        #ansible-devel IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
index 0b20593ef3..ee50afc0c8 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
@@ -473,5 +473,5 @@ An easy way to see how this should look is using :ref:`ansible-inventory`, which
        REST API endpoint and GUI for Ansible, syncs with dynamic inventory
    `Development Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Mailing list for development topics
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
index 5cfcf15c0a..8945f754aa 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
@@ -47,5 +47,5 @@ If your use case isn't covered by an existing module, an action plugin, or a rol
        Browse existing collections, modules, and plugins
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
index 492b60154b..ddba03fc20 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ To contribute a module to most Ansible collections, you must:
 
 Additional requirements may apply for certain collections. Review the individual collection repositories for more information.
 
-Please make sure your module meets these requirements before you submit your PR/proposal. If you have questions, reach out via `Ansible's IRC chat channel <http://irc.freenode.net>`_ or the `Ansible development mailing list <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_.
+Please make sure your module meets these requirements before you submit your PR/proposal. If you have questions, reach out via ``#ansible-devel``, Ansible's IRC chat channel on `irc.libera.chat <http://libera.chat>`_ or the `Ansible development mailing list <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_.
 
 Contributing to Ansible: subjective requirements
 ================================================
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
index 43a71ba49e..3632938807 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
@@ -218,8 +218,8 @@ The :ref:`Community Guide <ansible_community_guide>` covers how to open a pull r
 Communication and development support
 =====================================
 
-Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` on freenode for discussions
-surrounding Ansible development.
+Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_ for
+discussions surrounding Ansible development.
 
 For questions and discussions pertaining to using the Ansible product,
 use the ``#ansible`` channel.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
index cbc555eccd..e08639f802 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
@@ -690,8 +690,8 @@ idempotent and does not report changes. For example:
 Windows communication and development support
 =============================================
 
-Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` or ``#ansible-windows`` on freenode for
-discussions about Ansible development for Windows.
+Join the ``#ansible-devel`` or ``#ansible-windows`` irc channels on `irc.libera.chat
+<https://libera.chat/>`_ for discussions about Ansible development for Windows.
 
 For questions and discussions pertaining to using the Ansible product,
 use the ``#ansible`` channel.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
index a2e1f7b417..7b25d92d3a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ Speak to us
 
 Circulating your ideas before coding helps you adopt good practices and avoid common mistakes. After reading the "Before you start coding" section you should have a reasonable idea of the structure of your modules. Write a list of your proposed plugin and/or module names, with a short description of what each one does. Circulate that list on IRC or a mailing list so the Ansible community can review your ideas for consistency and familiarity. Names and functionality that are consistent, predictable, and familiar make your collection easier to use.
 
+.. _developing_in_groups_support:
+
 Where to get support
 ====================
 
@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ Ansible has a thriving and knowledgeable community of module developers that is
 In the :ref:`ansible_community_guide` you can find how to:
 
 * Subscribe to the Mailing Lists - We suggest "Ansible Development List" and "Ansible Announce list"
-* ``#ansible-devel`` - We have found that IRC ``#ansible-devel`` on FreeNode's IRC network works best for developers so we can have an interactive dialogue.
+* ``#ansible-devel`` - We have found that communicating on the IRC channel, ``#ansible-devel`` on `libera.chat's <https://libera.chat/>`_ IRC network works best for developers so we can have an interactive dialogue.
 * IRC meetings - Join the various weekly IRC meetings `meeting schedule and agenda page <https://github.com/ansible/community/blob/master/meetings/README.md>`_
 
 Required files
@@ -68,7 +70,7 @@ Your collection should include the following files to be usable:
 
 When you have these files ready, review the :ref:`developing_modules_checklist` again. If you are creating a new collection, you are responsible for all procedures related to your repository, including setting rules for contributions, finding reviewers, and testing and maintaining the code in your collection.
 
-If you need help or advice, consider join the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel (see how in the "Where to get support").
+If you need help or advice, consider joining the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel (see how in the :ref:`Where to get support <developing_in_groups_support>` section).
 
 New to git or GitHub
 ====================
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
index 38825fb36d..982924e601 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
@@ -497,5 +497,5 @@ For example vars plugins, see the source code for the `vars plugins included wit
        Learn about how to write Ansible modules
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
index 81936be1da..e023d17107 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ You should check in on the status of your PR after tests have completed to see i
 Getting help rebasing
 =====================
 
-For help with rebasing your PR, or other development related questions, join us on our #ansible-devel IRC chat channel on `freenode.net <https://freenode.net>`_.
+For help with rebasing your PR, or other development related questions, join us on our #ansible-devel IRC chat channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.
 
 .. seealso::
 
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
index b5263274ca..e9dff5ab82 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
@@ -761,7 +761,7 @@ Troubleshooting IAM policies
 - Re-read the AWS documentation, especially the list of `Actions, Resources and Condition Keys <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/reference_policies_actions-resources-contextkeys.html>`_ for the various AWS services.
 - Look at the `cloudonaut <https://iam.cloudonaut.io>`_ documentation as a troubleshooting cross-reference.
 - Use a search engine.
-- Ask in the Ansible IRC channel #ansible-aws (on freenode IRC).
+- Ask in the Ansible IRC channel #ansible-aws (on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_).
 
 Unsupported Integration tests
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
index 3cf50afe7a..274d447e3f 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
@@ -274,5 +274,5 @@ These pages offer more help with grammatical, stylistic, and technical rules for
        How to contribute to the Ansible documentation
    :ref:`testing_documentation_locally`
        How to build the Ansible documentation
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
        #ansible-docs IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
index c624b12e13..53621f976e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Resources
 ````````````````
 * Follow the style of the :ref:`Ansible Documentation<ansible_documentation>`
-* Ask for advice on IRC, on the ``#ansible-devel`` Freenode channel
+* Ask for advice on IRC, on the ``#ansible-devel`` `libera.chat channel <https://libera.chat/>`_
 * Review these online style guides:
 
   * `AP Stylebook <https://www.apstylebook.com>`_
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
index 3b500d4f18..07ca4b1024 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ If either of these issues appear to be the case, you can rerun the Azure Pipelin
 * closing and re-opening the PR (full rebuild)
 * making another change to the PR and pushing to GitHub
 
-If the issue persists, please contact us in ``#ansible-devel`` on Freenode IRC.
+If the issue persists, please contact us in the ``#ansible-devel`` irc channel on the `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_ IRC network.
 
 
 How to test a PR
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
index 9f08073207..b8c96c805b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
@@ -242,5 +242,5 @@ Provide the ID of the integration to be disabled. You can find the ID by using t
     All about ansible roles
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
     Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-  `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+  `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
     #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
index 429309f38a..cf419f53d9 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
@@ -660,7 +660,7 @@ See the `argcomplete documentation <https://kislyuk.github.io/argcomplete/>`_.
        Ansible Installation related to FAQs
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
 
 .. [1] ``paramiko`` was included in Ansible's ``requirements.txt`` prior to 2.8.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
index 6f6ac15865..5e6648131b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
@@ -718,7 +718,8 @@ For more options:
 
   ansible-test network-integration --help
 
-If you need additional help or feedback, reach out in ``#ansible-network`` on Freenode.
+If you need additional help or feedback, reach out in the ``#ansible-network`` IRC channel on the
+`irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_ IRC network.
 
 Unit test requirements
 -----------------------
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
index 469c62a47b..4b05f5c758 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
@@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ IRC and Slack
 
 Join us on:
 
-* Freenode IRC - ``#ansible-network`` Freenode channel
+* IRC Channel - ``#ansible-network`` on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
 
 * `Join Ansible Network Slack <https://join.slack.com/t/ansiblenetwork/shared_invite/zt-3zeqmhhx-zuID9uJqbbpZ2KdVeTwvzw>`_ - Network & Security Automation Slack community.  Check out the #devel channel for discussions on module and plugin development.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
index 93c4e4bab8..1ce16ea2ae 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
@@ -52,5 +52,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc <name>`` to see specific documentation and examples, this shou
        Ansible Vars plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
index c710bcf660..f46d50d813 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
@@ -63,5 +63,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t become <plugin name>`` to see specific documentation and ex
        Jinja2 lookup plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
index a13c78db04..b36092961d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
@@ -136,5 +136,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t cache <plugin name>`` to see specific documentation and exa
        Ansible Vars plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `webchat.freenode.net <https://webchat.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
index f185b7bf4a..fc26daf324 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
@@ -97,5 +97,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t callback <plugin name>`` to see specific documents and exam
        Ansible Vars plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `webchat.freenode.net <https://webchat.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
index 2de12dd5cd..61f96d9046 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.an
        An overview of using Ansible to automate networking devices.
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible-network IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
index 0417526ff2..495f937f11 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
@@ -74,5 +74,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t connection <plugin name>`` to see detailed documentation an
        Ansible vars plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
index cf9b0bbf01..a0e1725f5c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
@@ -68,5 +68,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.an
        How to develop network modules.
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible-network IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
index 562c130374..91c520ad08 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
@@ -158,5 +158,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t inventory <plugin name>`` to see plugin-specific documentat
        Ansible vars plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
index 1ddbd32fdc..59f508437a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
@@ -155,5 +155,5 @@ You can use ``ansible-doc -t lookup -l`` to see the list of available plugins. U
        Jinja2 lookup plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
index fef2aeb370..908eec9020 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.an
        An overview of using Ansible to automate networking devices.
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible-network IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
index 4dee6c6a27..ac9a862eb2 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
@@ -40,5 +40,5 @@ This section covers the various types of plugins that are included with Ansible:
        Ansible tools, description and options
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
index b0846323e0..09dbfc279d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
@@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ detailed in the plugin themselves (linked below).
        Jinja2 lookup plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
index e3623329a6..c4a4a500d3 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
@@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t strategy <plugin name>`` to see plugin-specific specific do
        Jinja2 lookup plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
index a17529326f..626c7de9bb 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
@@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t vars <plugin name>`` to see specific plugin-specific docume
        Ansible Strategy plugins
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
index 7d43966403..859845032b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
@@ -233,8 +233,10 @@ value::
        A good guide to YAML syntax
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
-       #ansible IRC chat channel and #yaml for YAML specific questions
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
+       #ansible IRC chat channel
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
+       #yaml for YAML specific questions
    `YAML 1.1 Specification <https://yaml.org/spec/1.1/>`_
        The Specification for YAML 1.1, which PyYAML and libyaml are currently
        implementing
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
index 34ca08c490..f73860f227 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
@@ -247,5 +247,5 @@ This key contains a list of dictionaries that will be presented to the user. Key
        Browse source of core and extras modules
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
index 3a18466318..6294b517fd 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
@@ -777,5 +777,5 @@ Please see the section below for a link to IRC and the Google Group, where you c
        Tips and tricks for playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
index a70ca3bcdc..49eb07bae3 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
@@ -527,5 +527,5 @@ when a term comes up on the mailing list.
        Tips and tricks for playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
index e4922dc051..1e94d1c457 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
@@ -234,5 +234,5 @@ The deprecation cycle in ``ansible-core`` is normally across 4 feature releases
        Community information and contributing
    `Development Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Mailing list for development topics
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
index dae037ac44..0f3d9c91ad 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
@@ -270,5 +270,5 @@ system.
        Delegation, useful for working with load balancers, clouds, and locally executed steps.
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.rst
index a566a67487..3609c5665c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.rst
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Each roadmap is published both as an idea of what is upcoming in ``ansible-core`
 You can submit feedback on the current roadmap in multiple ways:
 
 - Edit the agenda of an IRC `Core Team Meeting <https://github.com/ansible/community/blob/master/meetings/README.md>`_ (preferred)
-- Post on the ``#ansible-devel`` Freenode IRC channel
+- Post on the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.
 - Email the ansible-devel list
 
 See :ref:`Ansible communication channels <communication>` for details on how to join and use the email lists and IRC channels.
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
index 6e840470c2..928dfead08 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Each roadmap is published both as an idea of what is upcoming in Ansible, and as
 You can submit feedback on the current roadmap in multiple ways:
 
 - Edit the agenda of an IRC `Ansible Community Meeting <https://github.com/ansible/community/issues/539>`_ (preferred)
-- Post on the ``#ansible-community`` Freenode IRC channel
+- Post on the ``#ansible-community`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.
 
 See :ref:`Ansible communication channels <communication>` for details on how to join and use the IRC channels.
 
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
index 0c0b7537ba..5c0823145a 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ You will find our roadmap, an overview of open ACI issues and pull-requests, and
        A detailed guide on how to use Ansible for automating network infrastructure.
    `Network Working Group <https://github.com/ansible/community/tree/master/group-network>`_
        The Ansible Network community page, includes contact information and meeting information.
-   `#ansible-network <https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ansible-network>`_
-       The #ansible-network IRC chat channel on Freenode.net.
+   ``#ansible-network`` on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
+       The #ansible-network IRC chat channel on libera.chat.
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
index 3b5f1f4fb8..2b26881e6e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
@@ -280,5 +280,5 @@ documentation for a full list with examples.
        Delegation, useful for working with loud balancers, clouds, and locally executed steps.
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
index b43358ba4b..954de9dcbf 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
@@ -753,5 +753,5 @@ Limitations of become on Windows
 
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `webchat.freenode.net <https://webchat.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
index 3549a84a82..eaee16f382 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
@@ -376,5 +376,5 @@ This will have an implied entry in the ``collections:`` keyword of ``my_namespac
        Understand the collections metadata structure.
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-  `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+  `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
index aa0eb586bf..d750d59a8d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
@@ -202,5 +202,5 @@ Now that you understand the basic elements of Ansible execution, you are ready t
        Using Ansible for configuration management & deployment
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
index 68a62f3197..e388ea4b3d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
@@ -102,5 +102,5 @@ Please feel free to report any issues or incompatibilities you discover with BSD
        How to write modules
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
index 69016655e4..1432bca07d 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
@@ -245,5 +245,5 @@ the dynamic groups as empty in the static inventory file. For example:
        All about static inventory files
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
index 6812feea5c..b3df75b08c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
@@ -194,5 +194,5 @@ also has powerful configuration management and deployment features.
        Labs to provide further knowledge on different topics
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
index 6caa1db3f8..841597cc8e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
@@ -787,5 +787,5 @@ their location.
        Learning Ansible's configuration, deployment, and orchestration language.
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
index b3a7b13816..5989852654 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
@@ -167,5 +167,5 @@ To apply your knowledge of patterns with Ansible commands and playbooks, read :r
        Learning the Ansible configuration management language
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
index 70dac88459..9809fe9304 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ like services, packages, or files (anything really), or handle executing system
        Configuring the right Python interpreter on target hosts
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
index bb6d2cd710..7bc02e8d97 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
@@ -48,5 +48,5 @@ For a list of all available modules, see the :ref:`Collection docs <list_of_coll
        Examples of using modules with the Python API
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
index 0cef603c2b..cfac94e32c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ If you find a bug that affects a plugin in a Galaxy collection:
 
 Some partner collections may be hosted in private repositories.
 
-If you are not sure whether the behavior you see is a bug, if you have questions, if you want to discuss development-oriented topics, or if you just want to get in touch, use one of our Google groups or IRC channels to  :ref:`communicate with Ansiblers <communication>`.
+If you are not sure whether the behavior you see is a bug, if you have questions, if you want to discuss development-oriented topics, or if you just want to get in touch, use one of our Google groups or IRC channels to :ref:`communicate with Ansiblers <communication>`.
 
 If you find a bug that affects a module in an Automation Hub collection:
 
@@ -66,5 +66,5 @@ All plugins that remain in ``ansible-core`` and all collections hosted in Automa
        Examples of using modules with /usr/bin/ansible-playbook
    `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
index 03d4243f3b..17ee3a1c31 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
@@ -108,5 +108,5 @@ You've anchored the value of ``version`` with the ``&my_version`` anchor, and re
        Doing complex data manipulation in Ansible
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
index 50e13a7d53..38a363bd96 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
@@ -166,5 +166,5 @@ To run multiple asynchronous tasks while limiting the number of tasks running co
        An introduction to playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
index 697004dfd6..1a57ac574b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
@@ -185,5 +185,5 @@ ansible_failed_result
        Playbook organization by roles
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
index 901bf56163..4b0457887b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
@@ -504,5 +504,5 @@ Possible values (sample, not complete list)::
        All about variables
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
index cc330cc550..51f57efe87 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
@@ -325,5 +325,5 @@ With the default ``linear`` strategy enabled, Ansible halts execution while the
        An introduction to playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
index 75a950c2c7..619128889e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
@@ -134,5 +134,5 @@ use the default remote connection type::
        Many examples of full-stack deployments
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
index 7d97b95425..71c3102919 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
@@ -137,5 +137,5 @@ You can also specify the environment at the task level::
        An introduction to playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
index c73067cc77..6b167dfd23 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
@@ -241,5 +241,5 @@ You can also use blocks to define responses to task errors. This approach is sim
        All about variables
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
index bd85fe49a6..bad1ad66f6 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
@@ -1807,5 +1807,5 @@ This can then be used to reference hashes in Pod specifications::
        Tips and tricks for playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
index 5782ec6c47..2b10108dd2 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
@@ -736,8 +736,8 @@ the filter ``slaac()`` generates an IPv6 address for a given network and a MAC A
    :ref:`playbooks_reuse_roles`
        Playbook organization by roles
    :ref:`playbooks_best_practices`
-    	 Tips and tricks for playbooks
+         Tips and tricks for playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
index 7dd2c9ba73..67d1f8a48c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
@@ -33,5 +33,5 @@ For more details and a list of lookup plugins in ansible-core, see :ref:`plugins
        Looping in playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
index a425aca6b3..58747bafb7 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
@@ -441,5 +441,5 @@ Migrating from with_X to loop
        All about variables
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
index b44fc42145..179b806202 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
@@ -112,5 +112,5 @@ Some special characters, such as ``{`` and ``%`` can create templating errors. I
        All about variables
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
index ec7526a322..bc9a6cbb83 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
@@ -218,5 +218,5 @@ As always with :ref:`delegation <playbooks_delegation>`, the action will be exec
        Playbook organization by roles
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
index 55ac25cc1b..5c97be89e4 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
@@ -425,5 +425,5 @@ If you run or skip certain tags by default, you can use the :ref:`TAGS_RUN` and
        Playbook organization by roles
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
index e2cf23a247..4c542ffb08 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
@@ -53,5 +53,5 @@ fmt
       Jinja2 documentation, includes the syntax and semantics of the templates
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
index 7b75b77520..bdd52fa9d2 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
@@ -399,5 +399,5 @@ The following tasks are illustrative of the tests meant to check the status of t
        Tips and tricks for playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
index 086043b629..c0090c49ff 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
@@ -462,5 +462,5 @@ For information about advanced YAML syntax used to declare variables and have mo
        List of special variables
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
index 4041630595..ffc428c09b 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
@@ -501,5 +501,5 @@ Setup IIS Website
        Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
index f6bdfced37..1a3a93690e 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
@@ -247,5 +247,5 @@ host.
        Tips and tricks for playbooks
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
index 2d3573b708..7de1e59216 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
@@ -579,5 +579,5 @@ Here are the known ones:
        Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
index c7bd3f6095..56feac0156 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
@@ -509,5 +509,5 @@ guides for Windows modules differ substantially from those for standard standard
        Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
index ca8cf8146c..9a27d370e4 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
@@ -910,5 +910,5 @@ Some of these limitations can be mitigated by doing one of the following:
        Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
    `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
        Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
index b287f92826..e2febfd62c 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
@@ -294,7 +294,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
 
 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/all_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/all_conf.py
index ab65960281..2f96d696d6 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/all_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/all_conf.py
@@ -291,7 +291,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
 
 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
index 586f5e69b5..7a30c1b16f 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
@@ -300,7 +300,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
 
 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
index b6e92a0d2a..88371df897 100644
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
@@ -310,7 +310,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho
 
 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
diff --git a/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2 b/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
index f7ca667000..09d11c3d9b 100644
--- a/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
+++ b/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
@@ -94,5 +94,5 @@ Examples
        Learn how to install and use collections.
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-  `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+  `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
diff --git a/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md b/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
index c3d9167130..fa5ead4f12 100644
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Thanks very much for your interest in Ansible.  It sincerely means a lot to us.
 
 This appears to be a user question, and we'd like to direct these kinds of things to either the mailing list or the IRC channel.
 
-   * IRC: #ansible on irc.freenode.net   
+   * IRC: #ansible on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
    * mailing list: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project
 
 If you can stop by there, we'd appreciate it.  This allows us to keep the issue tracker for bugs, pull requests, RFEs and the like.
diff --git a/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md b/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
index 1fc2c02c45..64b8a24cfc 100644
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
@@ -10,5 +10,5 @@ Thank you once again for this and your interest in Ansible!
 
 If you have further questions please stop by IRC or the mailing list:
 
-   * IRC: #ansible on irc.freenode.net
+   * IRC: #ansible on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
    * mailing list: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project
diff --git a/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md b/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
index 9f4f8da638..ac116cde29 100644
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ https://github.com/ansible/proposals/blob/master/proposals_process_proposal.md
 
 If you have any further questions, please let us know by stopping by our devel mailing list, or our devel IRC channel:
 
-   * #ansible-devel on Freenode
+   * #ansible-devel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
    * https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel
 
 Thank you!