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# Text

All time
# understudy
'Alisson texted me to say he was proud' - Caoimhín Kelleher
The Irishman kept clean sheets on his European debut against Ajax a week ago and his weekend Premier League bow against Wolves.
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Dec 9th 2020, 9:03 AM
# Irish Rail
Dart passengers now able to report anti-social behaviour via text message
People can text the word TRAIN followed by their location and details of the incident in question to 51444.
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Aug 17th 2019, 6:38 PM
# failure to communicate
'It was pretty appalling' - Aer Lingus communication slammed by Irish stranded across Europe during Storm Emma
Customers stranded in airports across the continent have vented at the perceived lack of communication from the airline as to what was going on.
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Mar 8th 2018, 12:05 AM
# Divorce
All eyes on Irish border as Brexit draft text to be finalised today
The draft will give a legal basis to last December’s preliminary agreement.
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Feb 28th 2018, 6:10 AM
# Refunds
Does Irish Water have your correct details? At least 19,000 customers need to get in touch so they can get their refund
The water utility plans to send out over 100,000 emails and 30,000 texts to customers to ensure that the process is as efficient as possible.
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Dec 7th 2017, 11:50 AM
# Location
Mobile phones will soon text your exact location to emergency services when you dial 999
A pilot scheme is currently underway with three major mobile networks.
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Jun 13th 2017, 6:05 AM
# experiement
An Indian schoolbook advised children to suffocate kittens
It was part of an experiment designed to show what would happen to an animal in an airtight box – the result isn’t too surprising.
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Feb 11th 2017, 6:30 PM
# Alert
Bank of Ireland warns customers over 'smishing' text scam
A link in the message might contain malware.
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Jan 31st 2017, 6:55 PM
# catastrophe
Sharon Horgan's daughter sent her this gas text after she lost out on an Emmy
“Master of Nuns what a load of RUBBISH.”
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Sep 19th 2016, 11:15 AM
# Emergency
Too dangerous to call? Some US cities explore 911 texting
Emergency officials have stressed, however. that a voice call is preferred because dispatchers can elicit details more quickly.
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Jul 9th 2016, 8:30 AM
# caught rapid
A BBC newsreader was caught texting at the desk but totally styled it out
“New number, who dis?”
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Jun 28th 2016, 8:39 AM
# hey siri
This dad's hilarious attempt to send a text with Siri is going viral
We’ve all been there.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 1:51 PM
# TechGuide
Can't take a call? You can do more than just reject it
Especially if you know you’ll ring the person back later that day.
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May 11th 2016, 12:25 PM
# i have the fear
A lad on First Dates was caught rapid sending a morto text on the show last night
KIRK!
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May 6th 2016, 8:15 AM
# YOUNG LOVE
This girl has shared her little brother's brutal last text to his ex
Ah here.
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May 4th 2016, 7:58 PM
# hello dave
There's a way to make your iPhone read text out to you
Sometimes it’s handy to hear what’s on screen instead of reading it.
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May 2nd 2016, 8:30 AM
# online dating
This guy completely lost it over text when his Tinder date cancelled
Oh HELL no.
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Mar 10th 2016, 6:51 PM
# terrifying messages
Kerry man convicted of intimidating sex worker into withdrawing rape claim
The 40-year-old sent the woman threatening text messages and said he would contact her family.
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Dec 2nd 2015, 6:27 PM
# TechKnowHow
There's a way to set up auto-replies on your phone and avoid annoying calls
Or for any time you just don’t want to answer your phone.
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Nov 8th 2015, 11:00 AM
# oh hai mom
One in three people have answered the phone during sex
That’s according to new research which says smartphones are getting in the way of love-making.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 10:00 PM
# just saying
Here's the text Bank of Ireland is sending to Leaving Cert students today
Getting down with the kids!
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Aug 12th 2015, 3:20 PM
# Call Me
Dumping someone via text is The Worst, here's why
You deserve more.
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Aug 6th 2015, 12:24 PM
# lenny's lad
Lenny Kravitz finally responded to #PenisGate, by sharing this text
Dude!
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Aug 5th 2015, 8:18 AM
# Mental Health
This simple thing is helping men open up about suicide
It’s being hailed a breakthrough.
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Jul 29th 2015, 2:03 PM
# Waiting Game
Ryanair passengers texted about 10.30pm take-off... while they're onboard at 5pm
The plane made two attempts at landing in Nice.
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Apr 17th 2015, 9:49 PM
# fix your eyes
4 ways to protect your eyes if you stare at screens all day
Easy tips.
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Mar 8th 2015, 10:15 AM
# As Gaeilge
Here's how you say 'YOLO' in Irish
Sound down with the kids as Gaeilge.
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Mar 6th 2015, 11:28 AM
# Wrong number
Irish student sends the cringiest 'wrong number' text of all time
We’re red-faced FOR her.
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Jan 29th 2015, 7:30 PM
# love mam x
Mams and dads are already texting happy new year 'in case the networks go down'
And don’t drink too much.
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Dec 31st 2014, 6:45 PM
# BEAM
This messaging app will force you to be brutally honest
Think before you type.
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Nov 22nd 2014, 10:00 AM
# it's not you it's me
The girl who got this insanely viral breakup text has told her story
:o
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Nov 19th 2014, 4:30 PM
# her
A new app called Samantha only lets you text a real woman named Samantha
One of the main rules is not to fall in love with her.
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Nov 8th 2014, 6:30 PM
# basted turkeys
SuperValu accidentally texts 'frozen bast*rd turkey" offer to customers
Super Valu, r u ok hun?
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Oct 16th 2014, 2:29 PM
# sign bunny
Here's how the Sign Bunny took over Twitter
And how to DO IT.
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Sep 17th 2014, 9:22 AM
# Scam
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
# hello this is dog
The 16 greatest ways to respond to a wrong-number text
Look man I’m just interested in the car.
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Jun 28th 2014, 8:15 PM
# driving offence
Varadkar: People are unlikely to browse the internet on a cup while driving
Wait, what?
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Jun 23rd 2014, 10:05 PM
# textel
Amazing texting technology showcased on the Late Late in 1984
The show was recorded 30 years ago today.
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May 19th 2014, 2:20 PM
# Hang up
300 drivers caught using mobiles in space of 12 hours, as Gardaí launch new crackdown
A 48 hour enforcement campaign’s under way, ahead of the introduction of even stricter rules in the area next month.
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Apr 25th 2014, 6:45 AM
# no grey area
Banned: Texting while driving now 'completely prohibited'
The existing law wasn’t 100 per cent clear on the area, according to Transport Minister Leo Varadkar.
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Apr 11th 2014, 5:50 PM
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