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'SOS- we have been attacked'- Panic as Irish citizens on aid boat struck by drones

A boat carrying Irish citizens and humanitarian aid to Gaza has been struck by drones as the passengers call for help from the Irish public and government. Irish political figure Chris Andrews on board the boat, called the Spectre, has called on the ...

24 Sept 2025 at 14:39

National News

Damage caused by social media is ‘public health’ challenge of our time – Martin

Micheal Martin said the damage caused to young people by social media is the “public health” challenge of our time. The Fianna Fail leader said there is a need for a serious public debate around the issue, saying that the Government needs to engage ...

13 Apr 2024 at 14:42

National News

Irish man baffled as Joe Duffy's Liveline blares on streets of Luxembourg at 3am

An Irish man has taken to social media to share his shock after having a rather peculiar experience abroad involving Joe Duffy. In a post shared by @Caolanmcaree on X (formerly Twitter), people gathered around a TV in Luxembourg in an unknown ...

08 Jul 2024 at 11:54

National News

'Unacceptable': Mental health charity condemns online threats targeting Simon Harris

A leading Irish mental health charity has condemned the wave of online abuse and threats targeting Tánaiste Simon Harris, warning that such behaviour can have devastating psychological effects. Turn2Me said that online threats are “not just ...

15 Sept 2025 at 13:10

National News

Irish minister subjected to ‘daily abuse’ over his sexuality

An Irish government minister has revealed he endures daily abuse over his sexuality. Minister for children, disability and equality Roderic O’Gorman said the majority of the abuse he receives is “very much focused on being gay”. The abuse ...

12 Mar 2023 at 14:17

Arts & Entertainment

BeReal: How does the social media app work and why is it becoming so popular?

A new wave of social media apps are becoming increasingly popular among young people who want to get back to interacting with friends over creating content for the world to see. At the centre of this shift is BeReal, a photo-sharing app ...

22 Aug 2022 at 16:34

National News

Twitter could be knocked offline during World Cup, claims social media expert

The chances of Twitter being knocked offline have “dramatically increased” in the past 24 hours after hundreds of company staff rejected Elon Musk’s ultimatum of agreeing to work more intensely in order to stay at the company, an ...

18 Nov 2022 at 12:12

Arts & Entertainment

EXPLAINED: How Elon Musk is changing Twitter

Twitter has started a large wave of staff lay-offs as the social media firm continues its major restructuring under its new owner, Elon Musk. The billionaire has been in control of the company for a week and has continued to ...

04 Nov 2022 at 15:25

National News

Stephen Donnelly accuses Sinn Fein of ‘weaponising social media’

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has accused Sinn Fein of “weaponising social media”, in a remark charecterised by the opposition party as “nonsensical”. Mr Donnelly was speaking to reporters about abuse politicians ...

14 Jul 2023 at 14:42

National News

Micheal Martin says it is not feasible to ban children from social media

Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin has said it is not feasible to ban children from using social media, but said the government could be stronger in warning of its hazards. The Tanaiste was asked about whether ...

01 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Arts & Entertainment

Elon Musk Era: New ‘Official’ verified labels appearing on Twitter

Twitter’s latest approach to verification – offering grey ticks and an ‘Official’ label to high-profile accounts – has begun rolling out on the platform. It comes as the platform prepares to start allowing any ...

09 Nov 2022 at 16:43

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'Keep it cheap and mean lads': People react to Ryanair's digs at Eamon Ryan after resignation

Ryanair has called Eamon Ryan TD a "failed Green minister" in one of their many online digs at him, amid the Green Party leader's shock resignation. The budget airline company has made numerous posts on X ...

19 Jun 2024 at 13:10

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