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Families urged to take a 24-hour cyber-break next week

Families urged to take a 24-hour cyber-break next week — CyberSafeIreland wants people to take a break from their screens and devices from 5pm on Friday, October 16 for 24 hours until 5pm on Saturday, October 17.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020 - 00:00

Noel Baker, Social Affairs Correspondent

Internet safety charity CyberSafeIreland is to launch the first ever 24-hour ‘Cyber Break’ in Ireland, with the hope that families across the country can take a day off from online activities.

CyberSafeIreland wants people to take a break from their screens and devices from 5pm on Friday, October 16 for 24 hours until 5pm on Saturday, October 17.

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