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<p>The sending of sexually explicit images and experiencing non-consensual sharing of such images is particularly damaging and can lead to self-harm, particularly among girls, the study found.</p>

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One in five teenagers have had explicit images shared without their consent, study finds

Experts say social media use and online sexual communication may be contributing to declining mental health among young people in Ireland

<p>Matthew Healy was found unresponsive near Rathmoylan Cove, Dunmore East, and was later pronounced dead at University Hospital Waterford.</p>

court and crime

Media coverage leads to State finding psychiatrist to assess Waterford mother charged with murder of son, 6

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Computer generated image of the planned South Terrace aparthotel viewed from the adjacent Cotters St Image: JMK Group</p>

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Two major new hotels set to transform Cork city as construction begins on key sites

Christmas summer with multi-ethnic gays

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Richard Hogan: Christmas songs are like time machines — hop in and enjoy the nostalgia

Jim Gavin’s legal team requests copy of Fianna Fáil review before it is presented to politicians

politics

Jim Gavin’s legal team requests copy of Fianna Fáil review before it is presented to politicians

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Doctor who sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry jailed

Rugby Podcast: A World Cup route hanging on Scots. And the Champions Cup kickoff

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Rugby Podcast: A World Cup route hanging on Scots. And the Champions Cup kickoff

Tom Dunne: When U2 did their bit for Irish music by setting up the Mother label

culture

Tom Dunne: When U2 did their bit for Irish music by setting up the Mother label

Double decker bus crashes through sea wall after driver parks it at Waterford tourist spot

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Double decker bus crashes through sea wall after driver parks it at Waterford tourist spot

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FILE PHOTO 58-year-old farmer Michael Scott has been found not guilty of the manslaughter of his aunt 76-year-old Chrissie Treac

'Thuggish' farmer who killed elderly aunt has sentence reduced

Remorse, lack of previous convictions, long work history, status as a family man, and his low risk of reoffending were taken into account

Graduation Ceremony, Garda College, Templemore

Retired superintendent 'looked after' hundreds of summonses, court told

Tánaiste praises ambassador to Israel for rejecting suggestions Ireland is antisemitic

Tánaiste praises ambassador to Israel for rejecting suggestions Ireland is antisemitic

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Majority of last year's graduates in employment despite uncertain jobs market, survey shows

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Celtic v Dundee - William Hill Premiership - Celtic Park

'I have had the time of my life' - Martin O'Neill signs off with win as Nancy takes over at Celtic

The Frenchman described his appointment as a "massive honour" and thanked O'Neill and Shaun Maloney for their "fantastic" work in interim charge.

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The big Irish gift guide: 300 of the best gifts to shop for Christmas 2025

S The big Irish gift guide: 300 of the best gifts to shop for Christmas 2025

Digital editor Denise O'Donoghue rounds up 300 of the best Irish gifts to shop this festive season. This is your A-Z guide to Christmas gifting with a local twist

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'Every Dubliner should drive through rural towns to see... The pub has been knocked off its perch'

Colin Sheridan: DJ Carey’s wrongdoing not the only unsettling part of 'The Dodger' documentary

Colin Sheridan: DJ Carey’s wrongdoing not the only unsettling part of 'The Dodger' documentary

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Bob Dylan review: Five-star performance for stunning concert at Gleneagle in Killarney

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Leah Barniville: The BGT semi-finalist on Simon Cowell, Cork, and playing Cinderella at the Everyman

Leah Barniville: The BGT semi-finalist on Simon Cowell, Cork, and playing Cinderella at the Everyman

“It was always clear that I was going to be on the stage,” says Leah Barniville, who stars as Cinderella in the Everyman pantomime in Cork.

End of an era: Cork's Quay Co-op restaurant to close after 44 years — with My Goodness moving in

End of an era: Cork's Quay Co-op restaurant to close after 44 years — with My Goodness moving in

Spotify Unwrapped confirms most-listened to tune in Ireland this year is a song about Cork

Spotify Unwrapped confirms most-listened to tune in Ireland this year is a song about Cork

Anja Murray: Nitrates not giving our rivers a chance to breathe

Anja Murray: Nitrates not giving our rivers a chance to breathe

Viewpoints

Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose

Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose

The Coalition’s ambitious infrastructure overhaul promises faster delivery of major projects, but legal risks and EU constraints could undermine progress

Businesspeople Getting Bored In Office

Why meetings can harm worker wellbeing

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes

Yanis Varoufakis: Europe should be convulsing at US sanctions against French ICC judge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit to Ireland

For Zelenskyy, a trip abroad is never a relief from the problems in Ukraine

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Anna Conlan and Helen O’Sullivan take on lead roles with Ireland Electrified, the trade association for Ireland’s electrification industry

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How Kinsale became a hotspot for the super-rich as billionaires reshape the south coast

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Sarah Harte: Separated and divorced women are free of 'mankeeping' at last

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Irish welcome for Zelenskyy marked by strong support — and notable dissent

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Irish welcome for Zelenskyy marked by strong support — and notable dissent

Zelenskyy’s first visit to Ireland highlights shared history, strong political support, and debate over opposition reaction to his Dáil address

Dalo's Hurling Show: A certain Clare man the Ballygunner motivator, Slaughtneil have more to do

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Ireland could lead the way in food reform, but only with a minister for food, says Michelle Darmody

Ireland could lead the way in food reform, but only with a minister for food, says Michelle Darmody

Dalo's Hurling Show: Munster and Ulster finals, Limerick getting heads right, Mark's 5k vow

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Munster and Ulster finals, Limerick getting heads right, Mark's 5k vow

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Watch: We asked kids in Cork what the naughtiest things their Elf on the Shelf has done

Watch: We asked kids in Cork what the naughtiest things their Elf on the Shelf has done

Early indications suggest those pesky elves are getting up to widespread mischief

Watch: Kevin Sinfield completes '7 in 7' challenge at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Kevin Sinfield completes '7 in 7' challenge at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Dublin

Watch: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Dublin

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16/11/2012 Bronze Turkey Farm for Christmas

Ireland's fifth bird flu outbreak confirmed at turkey farm in Cavan

Another turkey flock has tested positive for bird flu located in Co Cavan

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Nitrates derogation extension for Ireland still far from a 'done deal'

Cork native appointed to the Dairygold board of directors

Cork native appointed to the Dairygold board of directors

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Bluetongue: 44 further suspected cases in Co Down

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Dog days: Six super ideas for seasonal celebrations with your pet

Positive presents and plans to deepen that precious relationship during December and into the new year

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How to organise and declutter our homes in time for Christmas

Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home

Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home

Charming Thornbury bungalow in Rochestown a rose by any other name for €395k

Charming Thornbury bungalow in Rochestown a rose by any other name for €395k

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Israel launches air strike in southern Gaza after attack by militants

Israel says it has launched an air strike on a Hamas militant in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers.

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