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Monday 21 September 2020
Whether it’s long-term love or a casual date, people are still searching for romance during this time.
It’s a surfboard, to be honest.
TDs will still be allowed use social media while in the Dáil chamber.
A new survey suggests that the Irish are the worst in Europe for messing with their phone while driving.
What a year.
“New number, who dis?”
*bzzt* *bzzt* *bzzt*
One US city will discuss such a law.
“I’m eating your sausage.”
Comedian Aziz Ansari has some advice for dating in the digital age.
The bubble, in fact, doesn’t always appear when someone is typing, or disappear when someone stops typing.
Oh, the internet.
This descends quickly.
Just one glance at that text message could make all the difference.
When texting goes wrong.
Could a text actually be the most humane way to break up with someone? Christine Allen considers the possibility.
Put. Down. The. Phone.
Texting is the medium in which dads truly shine.
It’s tricky to be this lazy.
All the gooseberries in the house, put your hands up!
*winky face emoji*
Every day is emoji day.
Think before you type.
Hint: Nothing good.
Road Safety Week is highlighting the increase of deaths on our roads this year.
Always be texting.
In fact, there no real difference between using it or a smartphone.
The number of people in Ireland texting fell by 24.5% from this time last year according to new figures from ComReg.
Never wake up with the fear ever again!
One in ten Irish motorists are still doing it – do we need harsher punishments to stop them?
A new survey found that one-in-ten drivers text or talk on their phone.
The 17-year-old had been told repeatedly to stop sending naked photos to his 15-year-old girlfriend.
But did people actually pay attention to it?
Beware autocorrect.
The show was recorded 30 years ago today.
Gardaí have launched a number of enforcement drives recently to crack down on mobile use.
Don’t be getting any ideas, now.
54 per cent of drivers said the devices should be banned for all drivers…
PUBS OUTSIDE DUBLIN that don’t serve food will be permitted to open today for the first time since March.
Strict measures will be in place: customers will not be able to sit at or order at the bar, and groups will be limited to six people from three different households, with distancing of at least one metre between each table.
If a pub can implement a distance of two metres, the 105-minute time limit for customers can be waived. All customers are to be off the premises by 11.30pm.
Amidst a rising number of cases in counties around the country, Professor Philip Nolan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that although people outside of Dublin can go to the pub, “the question is should you, and how often”.
So, with that in mind, will you go to a ‘wet’ pub this week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Some sun; fog early in the day
Max: 17 °C
Min: 11 °C
Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 6 °C
Partly sunny with a shower
Max: 13 °C
Min: 6 °C
