A High Court judge has warned of a “tsunami” of homicide and rape prosecutions if internet drinking contests continue.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny is pleading with people to give up the online craze ‘neknomination’.

Facebook has rejected calls to ban pages and videos linked to a “neknomination” drinking craze despite the death of 19-year-old Jonny Byrne being linked to the online dare.

The Irish Council of General Practitioners has described 'neknominations' as an incredibly worrying development.

The family and friends of the first ever reported victim of a 'Neknomination' are calling for the craze to stop.

Young people are risking their lives by taking part in a social media drinking game linked to two deaths over the weekend, say mental health experts and youth representatives.

Search ‘neknomination’ or ‘necknomination’ (spelling can vary) on Twitter, Vine, Facebook, or YouTube and you’ll find thousands of videos of young people speed-drinking vast quantities of alcohol in response to a dare from friends.