# Social Media

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# Reality actually

Labour's popularity existed online, but not in real life

Social media was a poor indicator of how this year’s UK election played out.

8.2k

Dec 13th 2019, 3:15 AM

# liked and shared

Gay Byrne, Brexit and Donald Trump: What people were talking about on Facebook in 2019

A list of the Instagram accounts with the most followers has also been released.

5.4k

Dec 12th 2019, 7:35 AM

# Social Media

Bonnie Greer, Love Island and #WagathaChristie: Here's what got Irish Twitter talking this year

And of course, Irish Twitter talked a lot about Brexit too.

10.2k

Dec 9th 2019, 8:30 PM

# grey zone

Governments need to work with tech companies to curb hate speech, says Facebook anti-terror chief

In an interview with TheJournal.ie, Facebook’s counterterrorism chief said it was dealing with grey areas at present.

7.2k

Nov 23rd 2019, 10:00 PM

# mullingar court

Men told to desist from posting social media videos in Mullingar court appearance

Judge Flann Brennan granted free legal aid to all three accused.

19.6k

Nov 22nd 2019, 1:01 PM

# Mullingar

Men to appear in court over social media threats to kill

It’s believed the arrests are connected to a machete attack carried out last weekend.

11.2k

Nov 22nd 2019, 7:07 AM

# Athlone

Fermanagh machete attack: Gardaí make three arrests over social media 'threats to kill'

This morning, gardaí conducted a number of planned searches in the Athlone area.

18.8k

Nov 21st 2019, 2:00 PM

# Terrorism

'An impossible task': Facebook counter-terrorism chief on trying to rid social media of extremist content

Dr Erin Marie Saltman was speaking during a visit to Dublin this afternoon.

10.3k

Nov 18th 2019, 5:20 PM

# Patrick Street

Extra gardaí deployed in Cork city after plan to rob shop is shared on social media

Up to 100 young people gathered in the area, some of whom were wearing balaclavas.

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Nov 8th 2019, 8:38 PM

# Social Media

Former Twitter employees recruited as spies for Saudi Arabia, US court heard

Prosecutors allege the Saudi government was behind the recruitment of the spies.

6.9k

Nov 7th 2019, 7:29 AM

# Transparency

New legislation will regulate political advertising on social media

The move comes amid an international debate about how social media platforms handle political ads.

7.3k

Nov 5th 2019, 10:59 PM

# Cavan

Three people arrested after video of alleged assault in Cavan shared on social media

A man was charged and will appear in court today.

34.9k

Oct 23rd 2019, 8:44 AM

# Racism

Twitter defends response to 'absolutely abhorrent' abuse directed at Ryan family

TD Jack Chambers described their response to the situation as “weak”.

45.7k

Oct 9th 2019, 12:45 PM

# Social Media

Twitter to be challenged by TDs over racist comments which forced Ryan family to leave Ireland

Meath couple Fiona Ryan and Jonathan Mathis spoke of death threats they received on the Late Late show on Friday.

22.9k

Oct 9th 2019, 6:00 AM

# teach me as me

Government launches competition to promote Irish students' individuality

The Children and Youth Affairs Minister launched the social media campaign and competition today.

12.3k

Oct 7th 2019, 1:05 PM

# Social Media

'Everybody assumes we're a bunch of hairy-ass loons': What is the Brexit Party up to?

The Brexit Party is preparing for an election – by using a technology called Pericles, in reference to one of Bojo’s historic heroes.

19.6k

Oct 5th 2019, 8:00 PM

# Bai

Report finds 'lack of consistency' in online political adverts during 2019 European elections

That’s according to ElectCheck, a new research report commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

4.2k

Sep 17th 2019, 10:27 AM

# mandatory vaccinations

Harris says social media companies should ban accounts that spread misinformation about vaccines

Facebook says certain hashtags are banned and ads rejected in a bid to stop misinformation from gaining traction.

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Sep 10th 2019, 3:47 PM

# HPV

Harris asks social media companies and sporting organisations to help raise vaccine awareness

The health minister sent letters to companies like Facebook and Google in recent weeks.

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Sep 9th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Criticism

Lampard takes social media to task after Zouma abuse

The Chelsea boss was not happy after online trolls attacked the player.

5.9k

Sep 1st 2019, 1:48 PM

# Social Media

Twitter agree to meet with Man United over Pogba racist abuse

Representatives from Kick It Out will also be present, in light of the French midfielder being subjected to racism online this week.

5.6k

Aug 21st 2019, 4:48 PM

# fake accounts

Twitter and Facebook accuse China of social media campaign against Hong Kong protesters

Facebook and Twitter said they had shut down nearly 1,000 active accounts linked to China.

8.2k

Aug 20th 2019, 11:34 AM

# Mental Health

Using social media 3 or more times a day may compromise teenage girls' health, study finds

The findings published are part of a major study of over 10,000 13-16 year olds in England.

8.9k

Aug 14th 2019, 6:10 AM

# messenger kids

Facebook flaw allowed thousands of children to join chats with people not approved by parents

The social network said it has been shutting down the group chats involved.

6.5k

Jul 23rd 2019, 9:53 PM

# Face off

Privacy concerns raised over app that makes you look older through artificial technology

FaceApp uses artificial intelligence to make you look older or younger.

49.4k

Jul 18th 2019, 12:36 PM

# Social Media

Instagram rolls out test hiding likes on posts for Irish users from today

Instagram said it wants to see if the change will help users to focus less on likes and more on telling their stories.

28.0k

Jul 17th 2019, 5:27 PM

# Social Media

Facebook set for $5 billion fine in the US over privacy and data protection failings

It’ll be the largest penalty ever imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations.

7.4k

Jul 13th 2019, 8:10 AM

# ASAI

Complaint of 'racism' against Wexford shop whose owner painted his face black for advert upheld

Smyths Homevalue shared the video on Facebook to promote Black Friday last year.

40.8k

Jun 26th 2019, 9:31 AM

# Online Safety

Concerns raised over BAI's proposal to police harmful content online

The BAI has proposed that it be given the power to regulate harmful online content on social media platforms.

7.0k

Jun 24th 2019, 12:41 PM

# Tweet Elite

Wan-Bissaka playing U12s for Palace, Rossies' super-fan Paddy Joe Burke and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

8.2k

Jun 23rd 2019, 10:30 AM

Voices

Shane Dunphy: Some things to consider before you post images of your kids on social media

We should all think a little more deeply about the images we share, writes child protection expert Shane Dunphy.

48.8k

Jun 22nd 2019, 8:30 PM

# Contempt of Court

Facebook and Twitter representatives to appear before court after Ana Kriegel murderers identified online

The boys, identified in the media only as Boy A and Boy B, were convicted yesterday of murdering Ana Kriegel last year.

52.4k

Jun 19th 2019, 4:48 PM

Voices

Opinion: Quitting social media enriched my life hugely - would you dare to hit delete?

I had a thousand Facebook friends but no one begged me to stay, writes Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha.

34.0k

Jun 14th 2019, 7:00 AM

Voices

Indonesia: Government moves to block social media as fake images lead to violent clashes

Social media hoaxes, including doctored images and fake videos, have contributed to bloodshed in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, writes Barry Dunning.

9.8k

Jun 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Tweet Elite

Shane Ross robs Katie's limelight, GAA referee brings McDonalds to A&E and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

8.1k

Jun 9th 2019, 10:30 AM

# New Rules

Twitter overhauls rules in bid to boost transparency and make it easier to report abuse

Twitter has been repeatedly criticised for failing to police abuse and harassment on the site.

6.0k

Jun 7th 2019, 4:02 PM

# top trends

These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign

More than 33,000 unique Irish Twitter users discussed the European election on the social network in recent weeks.

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May 29th 2019, 11:51 AM

# Tweet Elite

Rod Stewart's brilliant tribute to Liam Miller, Dick Clerkin down in Castlebar and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

14.0k

May 26th 2019, 10:30 AM

# Tweet Elite

Three generations of Meylers, Man City fans leaving early and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Apr 21st 2019, 10:30 AM

# Literature

John Boyne quits Twitter after criticism from trans activists following newspaper article

‘He spoke of his rejection of the term ‘cis’ used to refer to those who are not part of the trans community.

34.8k

Apr 17th 2019, 6:12 PM