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Instagram announces new safety tools for Waterford users to aid protection from online abuse

Instagram has announced safety feature updates it says will help Waterford users and public figures and other high-profile users better protect themselves from abuse, just days after another Premier League footballer revealed he had been racially ...

23 Oct 2022 at 17:53

Local News

Facebook unveils new major update for Waterford users

Facebook has unveiled a new look to the home page within its mobile app, as the platform moves towards becoming more of a “discovery engine” than just a social network. A major update to the app on Android and iOS sees a new Feeds tab being ...

24 Jul 2022 at 09:53

Local News

New research reveals taking a small break from social media can reduce anxiety and depression

According to new research, taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety. People who took a break from platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for seven days reported an ...

07 May 2022 at 22:53

National News

TikTok staff in China can access EU user data, company reveals

TikTok has told its users in the UK and EU that some of its staff in China are able to access data around their accounts. In an update to its privacy policy, the social media giant’s head of privacy in Europe Elaine Fox said access ...

03 Nov 2022 at 15:53

National News

'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,...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

15 Sept 2025 at 13:10

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland catfish abuser who drove girl, 12, to suicide to be sentenced today

An online predator from Northern Ireland who drove one of his catfish victims in the US to take her own life is set to be sentenced. Alexander McCartney, 26, has admitted 185 charges involving 70 children, ...

25 Oct 2024 at 09:27

National News

'I've seen it all!'- People furious as NCT tester spots dog tied to tow bar of car

Social media users have been left enraged after a post by NCT Ireland showed a dog tied to the toe bar of a car in one of their test centres. Their post said: "Bringing your furry friend to the Test ...

02 Oct 2025 at 14:26

Northern Ireland

Island of Ireland is ‘wealthy place’ for drug gangs to target

The island of Ireland is seen as “affluent and a wealthy place” for drug gangs to target, the Republic’s police chief has warned. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the use of drugs on both sides ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:32

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 ...

12 Mar 2023 at 14:17

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