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From outrage to unrest: How the clashes in Citywest unfolded

Within 24 hours of an alleged sexual assault of a child near Citywest, outrage online had escalated into unrest and violent clashes with Gardaí. This timeline focuses on how that …

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The potentially key presidential powers that have never been used

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AI-generated deepfake videos target presidential election

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What did Heather Humphreys do for Shane O'Farrell's family?

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What is now known about Catherine Connolly's trip to Syria?

In-depth & Interviews

Laura and Pav travelled to Georgia in search of a faster route to full driving licences

Red light: Georgia blocks licence path for Irish learner drivers

Barry Cummins (second from the right) speaks to photographer Kyran O'Brien and builder James McNamara (right) about their experiences inside 3 Grattan Street

Three stories from inside the Satchwell house

'Watershed': O'Farrell family's 13-year fight for State apology

'Watershed': O'Farrell family's 13-year fight for State apology

Kiea McCann ws one of two teenagers killed in a crash on the way to their Debs ball in Monaghan in 2023.

'No moving on': McCann parents speak out after debs crash deaths

Micheál O'Toole, director of the Irish Cost Guard

Coast Guard chief defends new helicopter amid suitability concern

Examining The Manosphere

Four Irish men describe how online content gradually shaped their views on gender, dating and identity

Drawn in by the algorithm: four Irish men share their stories

Influencer speaks out on violent attack and growing online abuse

Influencer speaks out on violent attack and growing online abuse

A Prime Time special programme on this issue is broadcast on Thursday at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

ASTI: 'Exponential growth' in misogynistic comments from students

'Bubbling up': Teachers on how online content is shaping teens

'Bubbling up': Teachers on how online content is shaping teens

Why is 'The Manosphere' drawing in some young men - and what can be done to help avoid or emerge from its influence?

'The Manosphere': Why some young men turn to negative influencers

Highlights

An Garda Síochána has confirmed that foul play has been ruled out but the narrative pushed on X quickly began to spread online

Fanning flames: How a Donegal fire was used to stoke hate online

Micheál O'Toole, director of the Irish Cost Guard

Coast Guard chief defends new helicopter amid suitability concern

Daniel Lambert spoke to Prime Time's Miriam O'Callaghan.

Kneecap manager defends group in wake of criticism from UK MPs

Conspiracies and misinformation have been swirling around social media since the death of the Pope.

Simpsons to Saints: How misinformation swirled about Pope's death

Watch: 'Excited, terrified' - Prof Ian Robertson on our AI future

Watch: 'Excited, terrified' - Prof Ian Robertson on our AI future

The conclave: How is the next pope chosen?

The conclave: How is the next pope chosen?

Michael Cuddihy died in November 2023 after attending UHL with severe abdominal pain and vomiting

'Living through hell': Family seeks inquiry after UHL failings

Three weeks on: The search for missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

Three weeks on: The search for missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine

North Korean workers use fake passports, CVs, and qualifications, to apply for jobs online and get through the recruitment process.

North Korea targets Irish tech sector with undercover workers

Sister of woman in 'Grace' home criticises report findings

Sister of woman in 'Grace' home criticises report findings

President Trump introduced tariffs of up to 50% on imported washing machines in February 2018.

What can washing machines tell us about Trump's view of tariffs?

Peacekeepers have faced growing hostility, often driven by false information

How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk