15 h. ago ‘Ehhther’ Humphreys gets the social media treatment after presidential debate

Plus: watch football jersey sales for signs of recession; the Irish property tycoon who left his mark on 1920s Manhattan

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3 d. ago Jim Gavin removes references to Defence Force members in social media posts

Jim Gavin’s team has said the reference to a named member of UNIFIL was removed from a video ‘out of an abundance of caution’.

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3 d. ago Jim Gavin removes references to Defence Forces members in social media posts

Jim Gavin’s team has said the reference to a named member of UNIFIL was removed from a video ‘out of an abundance of caution’.

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3 d. ago Fianna Fáil removes another social media video involving Jim Gavin

In the video the presidential candidate said that he had received a call from a named officer in the Defence Forces

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3 d. ago Tech Trek launches in Upper Dublin, offering guidance on device readiness, social media safety and screen habits

Tech Trek launches in Upper Dublin, offering guidance on device readiness, social media safety and screen habits  EdTech Innovation Hub

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4 d. ago Youth clubs in Dublin are ‘a vital lifeline’ in the social media age

Youth clubs in Dublin are ‘a vital lifeline’ in the social media age  The Irish Independent

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5 d. ago YouTube to pay Trump $22m settlement for suspending his account

The online video platform was one of several social media platforms to remove Trump after the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol.

Economics

6 d. ago The Irish parents using social media to earn a living and how it affects family life

‘It’s up and down all the time, which is not very stable compared to somebody that’s on a salary’

Society

6 d. ago Threats against family of Tánaiste Simon Harris traced to Middle East

Investigators are working with Interpol and social media companies to pinpoint locations

Events

7 d. ago 'Commissioner McGrath must tackle social media recommender systems,' TD says

Mr McGrath is EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection

Events

8 d. ago Heather Humphreys has spent four times more on social ads than her presidential rivals combined

Social media spend gives an insight into how each candidate wants to position themselves before the election.

Politics

8 d. ago Dublin GP told he 'crossed the line' with social media criticism of Covid restrictions

Dublin GP told he 'crossed the line' with social media criticism of Covid restrictions  Dublin Live

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9 d. ago 'Victory to Kneecap': Support pours in after rapper Mo Chara cleared in London court

Kneecap fans celebrated outside the court while a number of Irish politicians took to social media to laud the case dismissal.

Events

1 week ago Fierce blame game as Maria Steen’s backers point fingers in wake of failed presidential campaign

A barrage of social media pleas, letters and emails made up the last, frantic hours of campaign

Politics

1 week ago Social Media Reacts to NFL Blocking Steelers Ireland Travel Plans

Social Media Reacts to NFL Blocking Steelers Ireland Travel Plans  Heavy Sports

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1 week ago Michael McDowell: This is the age of Mad Hatter Tea Party politics featuring Donald Trump as the Queen of Hearts

Free speech in the US is in a dangerous state of flux while here, social media platforms shirk their responsibilities on defamation

Politics

1 week ago Presidential candidate Jim Gavin says online claims about him are ‘obvious lies’

Derogatory posts about former Dublin GAA manager were shared on social media without provision of any evidence

Politics

1 week ago Doctor accused of professional misconduct over online criticism of Covid

Marcus de Brun, who previously worked as a GP in Rush, Co Dublin, appeared before a fitness-to-practise hearing of the Medical Council.

Science

1 week ago Chef of popular South Dublin restaurant Big Mike’s announces closure on social media

Chef of popular South Dublin restaurant Big Mike’s announces closure on social media  The Irish Independent

Politics

1 week ago Opinion: Christianity is having a resurgence on social media

Dark times in history have often seen a revival of faith, but this ‘Instafication’ of religion and the marketing behind it is different, writes Andrea Horan.

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