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Varadkar defends Fine Gael social media video that was deleted following backlash
Varadkar said the video had set out to portray serious issues in a light-hearted way.
Charlie Flanagan 'shocked by nastiness and vitriol' he received over RIC commemoration
The chair of the Expert Advisory Group also described the planning as ‘a bit of a mess’.
Kim Kardashian to drop Kimono name from shapewear line following backlash
Once a standard of the Japanese wardrobe, the kimono is now often reserved for special occasions.
'It's a breach of basic decency': Opposition demands end to recruitment freeze in HSE
Families have been left in limbo over the ongoing recruitment freeze in the HSE.
World Rugby calls meeting in Dublin after backlash around World League
The governing body’s chairman, Bill Beaumont, will meet representatives of the tier one nations, as well as Japan and Fiji.
Gucci 'deeply' apologises and pulls 'blackface' jumper from stores
The jumper was priced at $890.
Actor who played Jar Jar Binks says backlash over film made him consider suicide
In 2015, the film’s creator George Lucas revealed that Jar Jar was inspired by Disney’s Goofy.
BBC defends plans to broadcast Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech for the first time
The controversial 1968 speech by a Conservative MP warned Britain against immigration.
'Cyber persecution' - Ulster Rugby fans take full page ad calling for Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding to be reinstated to team
The ad bemoans the ‘social media backlash’ against last month’s not-guilty verdicts in what became known as the Belfast rugby rape trial.
Companies distance themselves from the NRA after latest school shooting
The moves came as petitions circulated online targeting companies offering discounts to NRA members.
Lewis Hamilton apologises after he's accused of 'shaming' his nephew for wearing a princess dress
Hamilton has since deleted a video of his nephew he shared on Instagram.
Pamela Anderson has been accused of victim blaming following these comments on the Harvey Weinstein scandal
“You know what you’re getting into if you’re going into a hotel room alone.”
Simon Harris says HPV vaccine saves lives, after speaking to Finian McGrath about his concerns
McGrath had called for the vaccine to be banned.
There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products Exclusive
Three times the amount of complaints have been received so far in 2017 compared to all of last year.
'Tipp have a bit of ammunition because people have spoken harshly on them, unjustified in my view'
Liam Sheedy feels the Tipperary can learn a lot from their league final trouncing by Galway.
Sunderland slam Moyes's slap threat to female reporter as 'wholly unacceptable'
However, the club insist the manager’s job is not at risk.
UK landlord bans 'coloured' people as they leave his properties 'smelling like curry'
“And I’d do it again,” Fergus Wilson said.
'Absolute joke', 'greed', 'RIP club football' - GAA players hit out at new football format
The Super 8 proposal was passed at Congress this morning.
Former All Black slams 'disrespectful' haka performed against Ireland
Craig Dowd feels the use of the Kapa O Pango highlighted the poor preparation done by Steve Hansen’s side.
The Honey G backlash is in full swing - here's what you need to know
Honey to the G, that’s you for me…
The party of Nelson Mandela has had its worst electoral result since apartheid
The ANC has even lost control of the municipality of Nelson Mandela Bay.
Ghostbusters backlash reflects sexism problem in Hollywood
The all-female reboot of Ghostbusters hits Irish cinemas on 15 July.
Offaly boss slams 'cowards' for outburst of abuse in wake of Westmeath defeat
Eamonn Kelly made his feelings clear following his side’s three-point win against Carlow on Saturday.
Travel advice given to LGBT tourists over North Carolina bathroom law
A number of high profile musicians have cancelled gigs in North Carolina and Mississippi over anti-LGBT laws.
'AC Milan' performing a haka highlights everything that is wrong with modern football
It was all part of an advertising campaign.
'Well done Adam, great to put your country on hold so you can fulfil your own schedule'
Australian golfer Adam Scott’s decision to skip the Olympics has not gone down well with some of his compatriots.
Dating website apologises for calling red hair and freckles 'imperfections'
People were not happy with Match.com’s campaign.
Serena Williams leads 'disappointed' reaction to Djokovic comments on women's tennis
Andy Murray says there should ’100%’ be equal pay for male and female competitors.
Poll: What do you make of the controversial 1916 banner at College Green?
Revisionism or just a fuller version of history?
YouTube stars apologise for trying to trademark 'reaction' videos
The Fine Brothers reversed the decision after a major backlash saw them lose hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
First arrest made over New Year's sex attacks in Cologne
More than 760 police reports have been filed in connection with German police.
Founder of 'white people' dating site says he's not racist as he dated a black woman once
Where White People Meet has been causing controversy in the US.
Department store criticised for ad that 'promotes date rape'
The ad features a man standing behind a woman with the text “Spike your friend’s eggnog when they’re not looking.”
There's already a backlash against the Instagram star who 'quit social media'
Fellow YouTubers have taken issue with O’Neill’s stance against social media.
There's already a backlash against the Instagram star who 'quit social media'
Fellow YouTubers have taken issue with O’Neill’s stance against social media.
Crowds turn out for Dublin march in support of Jobstown protesters
The rally was organised in support of protesters charged with falsely imprisoning Tánaiste Joan Burton.
Massive rise in donations to Anti-Austerity Alliance since Garda fundraising ban
Paul Murphy says the denial of a collection permit has been met with “a huge amount of support and shock.”
Is a Sam Smith backlash beginning to form?
We investigated.
Chrissie Hynde criticised for saying high heels and ‘f*** me’ clothes could 'entice' a rapist
The Pretenders rocker has been accused of victim blaming.
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Fury escapes punishment for comments on women, homosexuality and abortion
The world heavyweight champion has not broken the law, so boxing authorities feel they cannot interfere.
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