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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The makers of Candy Crush and Minecraft are among nine online gaming companies facing a consumer protection investigation. Authorities are examining in-game purchases and virtual currencies, transparency around costs, consumer rights and the fairness of terms. More on Virgin Media PLAY

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 01/10/2026

AMLÉ President Eleanor McCahill called for purpose-built, publicly owned student accommodation and help for students who commute long distances www.rte.ie/news/2026/10...

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Students stage protest over higher education funding

Hundreds of students from across the country are protesting in Dublin, demanding greater Government investment in higher education.

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 01/10/2026

The leaders of the country's largest public sector trade unions have written to Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers saying there is currently no basis for them to engage in a negotiation on a new public sector pay deal

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Public sector unions say 'no basis' to enter pay talks

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 01/10/2026

Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation Eoghan O'Mara Walsh said "if something happened to the US market, Irish tourism would have a problem" www.rte.ie/news/2026/10...

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Tourism industry 'nervous' over US visitor slowdown

The Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has said that the number of people visiting the country is up but the number coming from North America is down.

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“They’re terrified. They’re not sleeping at night.” Offaly farmer Seamus Farrell reflects on the impact on his family after their home was targeted by masked intruders. 📺 Joyriders: Ireland’s Lucky Dip Gang airs Tuesday 29 September at 9pm on Virgin Media PLAY and Virgin Media One

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 27/09/2026

A new network wants to encourage Black and immigrant workers to join trade unions. One of the most pressing issues continues to be the impact of Ireland's work-permit regime, which make it risky for employees to speak out if exploited.

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A new network seeks to encourage Black and immigrant workers to join trade unions

One of the most pressing issues continues to be the impact of Ireland's work-permit regime, which make it risky for employees to speak out if exploited.

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A community playground in Darndale has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack, just three years after it opened. Residents are calling for action after the blaze caused significant damage to the facility yesterday afternoon. More on Virgin Media PLAY and #VMNews at 5.30pm.

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Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 28/09/2026

A new astroturf pitch is nearly ready in Coolock, but something's missing. "So, unfortunately there was no goals ordered," Derek Farrell, a council manager, told councillors at a meeting this week.

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A new astroturf pitch is nearly ready in Coolock, but something's missing

"So, unfortunately there was no goals ordered," Derek Farrell, a council manager, told councillors at a meeting this week.

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Focal an lae @focal-an-lae.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

cinneadh amhrasach | questionable decision 🤔🇮🇪 #focalanlae #gaeilge #irish #ireland

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Focal an lae @focal-an-lae.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

cumha | nostalgia / longing, homesickness / sadness, sorrow ❤️🇮🇪 [koo-ee] #focalanlae #gaeilge #irish #ireland

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 19/09/2026

One of the biggest urban regeneration projects in the country has officially opened today in north county Dublin

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Ireland's youngest large town celebrates €15m revamp

One of the biggest urban regeneration projects in the country has officially opened today in north county Dublin.

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Darren J. Prior @darrenjprior.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I would love to see another national awareness campaign on cigarette butt pollution but this time making people aware of the existence of pocket ashtrays. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DkF...

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Darren J. Prior @darrenjprior.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New < 3 mins soundbite podcast created tonight from my full interview and podcast with Cllr. John Walsh (Labour Party, Dublin West) yesterday on @nearfm.ie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SqQ...

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🔊 Can We Provide Full Mental Health, Addiction and Primary Care Services? – Near FM (2026)

YouTube video by DJP – IRELAND – Side Channel 🎙️☘️ #AnGhaeltacht

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Fingal County Council @fingal.ie · 31/08/2026

Tá maoir scoile Fhine Gall ag spreagadh úsáid na Gaeilge lasmuigh de gheataí na scoile. Léigh faoin tionscnamh Turas Teanga san Irish Independent: www.independent.ie/irish-news/n... Fingal school wardens are encouraging the use of Irish beyond the school gates. Read more in the Irish Independent.

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FASD Ireland @fasdireland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📢 Have Your Say. Be Heard. If you're living with FASD, or are a parent or carer, now is the time to share your experience with the Minister for Health. 💬 What support do you need? 📣 What services are missing? Your voice can help drive change and improve supports for people with FASD across Ireland.

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Near FM @nearfm.ie · 28/08/2026

Coolmine Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre talk to Ger about cocaine misuse listenagain.org?p=62781

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Anita Harris from Coolmine Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre. – Near FM – Listen Again

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 26/08/2026

Children under the age of nine are suffering severe impacts on their health and development due to alarming levels of humid heat caused by human-induced climate change

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Heat stress severely impacting children under 9 - report

Children under the age of nine are suffering severe impacts on their health and development due to alarming levels of humid heat caused by human-induced climate change.

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Darren J. Prior @darrenjprior.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I could be wrong but how anybody can called themselves a Trotskyist and be an advocate of 'Trotskyism' and expect themselves to be considered normal Irish people is beyond me. Have these people never heard of the end of history? And what good did Trotsky ever do OR say bar his Opium statement?

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 26/08/2026

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion to resolve claims by states across the US that it designed those platforms to addict children, misled consumers about their safety and improperly collected children's personal data

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Meta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by states across the US that it designed those platforms to addict children...

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Conor Mahood @conorvoice.com · 24/08/2026

Sat opposite this seagull for a while waiting for a friend. This seagull had a great calm vibe.

A seagull on the handrail of the promenade, looking south from just to the right of the Ha'Penny bridge.

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“Things that should be done, that are obvious, are not done until a tragedy strikes.” Journalist Mick Clifford says a 38% cut in youth diversion programmes in west Dublin highlights a failure to make obvious interventions before tragedy forces action. #MondayGR

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/08/2026

A nine-year-old boy who waited eight years for a heart transplant has arrived home to Belfast following his surgery in the UK earlier this summer.

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Belfast homecoming for Dáithí after heart transplant

A nine-year-old boy who waited eight years for a heart transplant has arrived home to Belfast following his surgery in the UK earlier this summer.

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Near FM @nearfm.ie · 25/08/2026

Woof! It’s HoundSounds listenagain.org?p=62770

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Matcha also varies significantly, ranging from 28mg at Pret to 99mg at Costa. [2/2] #VMNews

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Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Caffeine levels in popular coffee drinks vary widely between high street chains, according to new research from Which? A medium Costa cappuccino contains 325mg of caffeine, almost three-and-a-half times the amount in the same Starbucks drink. Details below. [1/2]

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/08/2026

The Tánaiste has accused social media companies of "platforming illegal activity" and said they had a lot to answer for.

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Harris: Social media firms 'platforming illegal activity'

The Tánaiste has accused social media companies of "platforming illegal activity" and said they had a lot to answer for.

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