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Young people 'moving away from Facebook in their droves', expert says

2.6 million Irish people now use the social media site.

Young people 'moving away from Facebook in their droves', expert says

Tue, 03 Sep, 2019 - 13:37

Digital Desk staff

Facebook has 300,000 fewer users in Ireland this year compared to last year.

2.6 million Irish people now use the social media site.

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