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Man accused of IRA membership had picture of late Alan Ryan on his phone
Darren Weldon has pleaded not guilty to membership of an unlawful organisation.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 6:17 PM
Sinn Féin probes derogatory messages in party WhatsApp group about Fine Gael TD
“We need to put some manners on him. Any ideas,” one message said of Dublin West TD Noel Rock.
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Oct 24th 2018, 6:05 AM
Messages of support pour in for Sir Alex Ferguson following brain haemorrhage
The former Manchester United manager underwent emergency surgery yesterday.
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May 6th 2018, 9:21 AM
'Any possibility of a threesome?': The growing use of text messages in Ireland's criminal investigations
Experts say there is a huge amount of valuable data on a person’s phone that can be used if they are accused of a crime.
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Mar 29th 2018, 6:00 AM
First Dates star admits bombarding chef Dylan McGrath with disturbing messages
Daphney Sanasie, a model from South Africa, has pleaded guilty to harassing McGrath in 2015.
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Jan 20th 2017, 6:10 PM
Hiker found dead on Appalachian Trail kept journal for 26 days after she got lost
She left a note asking whoever found her body to contact her husband.
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May 26th 2016, 2:32 PM
Here's how you can stop people from reading your texts
And the details of almost every notification that appears on your phone.
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Mar 6th 2016, 11:00 AM
Want to keep a backup of all your WhatsApp messages? Here's how
You’ll never know when you might need to recover them.
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Oct 11th 2015, 11:00 AM
This person kept accidentally texting a guy for nearly a year and got the best responses
She was looking for Wendy, but instead got this guy with a beard.
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Oct 2nd 2015, 6:31 PM
Android phones have a serious flaw that could allow hackers in with one text
And as many as 950 million Android phones could be affected by it.
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Jul 27th 2015, 6:28 PM
WhatsApp gets itself a web version, but iPhone owners won't be able to use it
The CEO of WhatsApp said that “Apple’s platform limitations” was the reason why no iOS version is available.
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Jan 21st 2015, 8:25 PM
"Thanks so much": Leo Varadkar on the reaction to his announcement that he's gay
He hadn’t commented since the Sunday interview with Miriam O’Callaghan.
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Jan 20th 2015, 7:10 PM
Meteor mobile customer? Be aware of this text scam
The mobile provider said that people should be careful with any suspicious texts and offers.
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Aug 11th 2014, 10:33 AM
These are the worst things people do in a WhatsApp group
Come on people, be sound!
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Feb 8th 2014, 6:00 PM
Don't forget about them: Defence Forces abroad send Xmas wishes
Read messages to loved ones from those in some of the smaller overseas missions (where you may not even realise we have troops posted).
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Dec 19th 2013, 2:45 PM
11 excellent hidden messages on restaurant receipts
Always, ALWAYS check your bill carefully.
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Nov 4th 2013, 1:00 PM
Man arrested after abusive tweets sent to UK bank note campaigner
Police said a 21-year-old man had been arrested “on suspicion of harassment offences”.
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Jul 29th 2013, 8:33 AM
8 hidden messages in movie and TV credits
From Robocop to Big Bang Theory.
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Jul 2nd 2013, 4:01 PM
The 7 jobs that were the bane of your childhood
Do we HAVE to clean our bedrooms right now?
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May 25th 2013, 1:00 PM
Poll: Would you pay to send private messages on Facebook?
Let us know what you think…
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Apr 8th 2013, 9:57 AM
Happy bday 2 u: text messaging turns 20
Twenty years ago today, the first ever text message was sent – reading ‘Merry Christmas’.
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Dec 3rd 2012, 8:45 AM
Arrest warrant issued for internet troll who threatened UK MP
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who sent a malicious email to Conservative MP Louise Mensch which threatened that one of her children would be killed.
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Jun 8th 2012, 10:16 AM
Data watchdog received 25 election-related complaints
Over two dozen members of the public have made official complaints after politicians tried to access their personal information.
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Jul 4th 2011, 3:09 PM