# social

This year

2023

Voices

Therapist: How do we challenge toxic masculinity and its appeal to impressionable young men?

Geoffrey McCarthy looks at the Andrew Tate case and the troubling message it brings.

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Jan 22nd 2023, 3:00 PM

All time

# Back three

Vegas trip with Furlong chief among Watson's fond Lions memories

The 27-year-old started all three Tests last time

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Jul 20th 2021, 3:40 PM

# Decision time

Plans for 25% of Poolbeg Glass Bottle site to be mix of social and affordable housing welcomed

The planning permission will see that close to 900 social and affordable homes will be built on the site.

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Apr 11th 2019, 5:52 PM

# social

'I'm not his father': Guardiola trying to coax rather than control much-loved Mendy

The Frenchman is set to play a role during tonight’s Carabao Cup second leg against Burton.

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Jan 23rd 2019, 9:21 AM

# Marketing

This Irish teen quit school at 17 to launch a talent agency for online influencers

Conor O’Flaherty says he plans to hire up to 15 people in Galway over the next year.

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Sep 10th 2017, 6:00 PM

# YouTube star

This Irish teen quit school at 17 to launch a talent agency for online 'influencers'

Conor O’Flaherty says he plans to hire up to 15 people in Galway over the next year.

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Sep 7th 2017, 3:14 PM

# Marketing

This Irish teen quit school at 17 to launch a talent agency for online 'influencers'

Conor O’Flaherty says he plans to hire up to 15 people in Galway over the next year.

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Sep 3rd 2017, 6:01 PM

# party time

In need of a good party game? These smartphone apps will help liven things up

Who would have thought your smartphone could be useful for party games.

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Dec 24th 2016, 8:15 PM

# social

The Rock in rugby, GoT fan demands and more of your sporting Tweets of the Week

Here’s what we could see in the flames this week.

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May 1st 2016, 10:30 AM

# CONNECTION

Mark Zuckerberg had a dig at Trump for his talk of "building walls"

“It takes courage to choose hope over fear,” he said in a keynote speech.

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Apr 12th 2016, 7:09 PM

# Handy

Dublin used to have a pretty amazing public transport system

But we had to go and rip the whole thing up.

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Aug 29th 2015, 9:45 AM

# twitter groups

Gangs of teenage girls are causing major trouble at Belfast's 'peace lines'

‘Know where your kids are,’ police are telling parents.

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Jun 3rd 2015, 9:39 AM

# right meow

What exactly is Meow Chat and why is it all over your Facebook?

And when will it go away?

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Jul 29th 2014, 5:30 PM

# Say Cheese

Why we smile...and why we fake it

Studies indicate smiling plays a key role in our social dynamics, but can you tell a fake from the real thing?

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Jul 10th 2014, 7:14 AM

# experiments

Facebook carried out hundreds of tests on users with few limits

The experiments, carried out by Facebook’s Data Science team, covered topics like the causes of loneliness, how social behaviours spread through networks, and ‘political mobilisation messages.’

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Jul 3rd 2014, 11:11 AM

# Twittersphere

He's right, Joe: It's the Sporting Tweets of the Week

From tactics to tuxes and even a suit of armour, Twitter didn’t disappoint us this week.

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Apr 13th 2014, 9:55 AM

# Twitfiction

Meet the Kerry author chosen to take part in Twitter's literary festival

The Twitter Fiction Festival has 52 authors telling their own original stories within the restrictions of 140 characters.

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Mar 8th 2014, 8:45 AM

# ccven

Convention votes to strengthen economic, social, and cultural rights

The ninth and final meeting of the Constitutional Convention also voted to emphasis rights to housing, social security, and essential health care.

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Feb 23rd 2014, 2:26 PM

# LGBT

Facebook moves beyond male and female with new gender identity options

Users in the US can now use 50 different custom gender terms – such as bi-gender and androgynous – to describe themselves.

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Feb 14th 2014, 10:04 AM

# Changes

Gmail change will soon allow anyone on Google+ to email you

Thankfully, you can opt-out of it.

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Jan 10th 2014, 11:08 AM

# Gtuít

7 important features an Irish social media site would need

A face blurring feature is a must.

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Nov 9th 2013, 1:00 PM

# pop the question

8 questions no one should ever ask anyone again

For everyone’s benefit.

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Oct 4th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Dislike

The more you use Facebook, the more miserable you become

It’s science.

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Aug 15th 2013, 11:21 AM

# Totes Awks

11 of the world's most awkward social situations

This is where uncomfortable lives.

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Jul 23rd 2013, 6:00 PM

# Facebook

Facebook unveils Android software suite

The software will be available for download from 12 April.

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Apr 4th 2013, 9:30 PM

Voices

Column: To end cancer, we must close the health gap between rich and poor

It is only at the local level that we can close the “cancer gap” between the rich and poor, writes consultant medical oncologist Professor John Kennedy.

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Jan 21st 2013, 12:00 PM

# instagrammed

Snap: The top 10 Instagram locations in 2012

All is not as it seems, however.

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Dec 30th 2012, 8:45 AM

# Dilemma

The burning question*: Is it alright to take your phone to the toilet?

It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

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Nov 26th 2012, 1:40 PM

Voices

Column: How to take your life back from technology

Mobile phones, email, Facebook and Twitter can make us more anti-social, writes Ciara Conlon – but that doesn’t mean we should ditch them.

Nov 17th 2012, 7:00 PM

Voices

Column: Most would jump at the chance to work at home, but it has its downsides

Working at home is not as relaxing as one might think, writes Ann-Marie Scully who says she even misses the morning commute.

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Nov 6th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Awards

Social entrepreneurs with big ideas win €775k prizes

Coder Dojo, Neuro Hero and Soar each won €200,000 each at the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland awards tonight.

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Oct 18th 2012, 8:12 PM

# volta

Stream movies via Facebook with new Volta app

You can even choose a film for a friend over Facebook as a present – now isn’t that nice?

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Sep 17th 2012, 7:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you know your neighbours?

You have a week left to organise an event for Know Your Neighbour weekend. But how well do you know them now – if at all?

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Jul 7th 2012, 9:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should teachers be on social media with students?

Is it alright for teachers to interact with their students on Facebook in this digital age – or should they steer clear? You tell us…

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Jun 5th 2012, 9:13 AM

# Work Can Wait

The burning question*: Do you squeeze the toothpaste tube from the bottom?

This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

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May 14th 2012, 11:40 AM

# fear factor

10 tips on overcoming fear

Author Robert Greene has written books on how to gain power and keep it – this is how he thinks you can overcome fear…

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May 13th 2012, 7:45 AM

# Mental Health

Volunteer depression service rolls out education programme

#DepressionHurts campaign asks schools to give over one lesson to educating children on spotting depression in others – and reaching out if they are suffering.

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Apr 30th 2012, 3:17 PM