Jack McCarron

Prime Time

How 'toxic' disinformation puts UN troops at risk

Over the last decade, tackling disinformation has emerged a key challenge for peacekeeping missions and the United Nations, officials who spoke to RTÉ said.

Prime Time • 08 Jan 25

UN peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney was killed in southern Lebanon two years ago today

Two years on, family of Private Seán Rooney still awaits answers

On the second anniversary of the death of Irish UN peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, in Lebanon, the Donegal man's family are still seeking answers about what happened on the night he was killed

Prime Time • 15 Dec 24

Private Rooney was killed while serving with UNIFIL, the UN mission in Lebanon, on 14 December 2022

UN says new info will be shared with family of peacekeeper

Further information about the incident that led to the death of Private Seán Rooney will be made available to his family, the United Nations has said.

Ireland • 14 Dec 24

Shawna Hennessy became the target of online abuse after a heavily edited clip of her appearance on an RTÉ programme was shared on social media

'I feel unwanted' - RTÉ guest targeted in hateful online campaign

A young mother, who was subjected to a barrage of racist comments, and threats, after disinformation was spread following an appearance on an RTÉ programme, has spoken out about the impact of becoming the target of a hateful online campaign

Prime Time • 07 Dec 24

'I feel unwanted' - RTÉ guest targeted in hateful online campaign

A young mother, who was subjected to a barrage of racist comments, and threats, after disinformation was spread following an appearance on an RTÉ programme, has spoken out about the impact of becoming the target of a hateful online campaign

Prime Time • 06 Dec 24

Take 7: The overnight takeaway to get you through night two

More than half the seats for the forthcoming 34th Dáil have been filled, and plenty of big names won't be returning. Here's X stories to watch as we head into night two of the count.

Prime Time • 02 Dec 24

Take 7: The overnight takeaway to get you through night two

More than half the seats for the forthcoming 34th Dáil have been filled, and plenty of big names won't be returning. Here's X stories to watch as we head into night two of the count.

Prime Time • 01 Dec 24

Take 8: Lunchtime takeways as count day two rattles on

Count day two is ramping up, and seats are rapidly being filled nationwide. In the meantime, all across the country, stories are emerging from Election 24 – here's eight worth watching.

Prime Time • 01 Dec 24

Take 8: The Saturday night takeaways from the Election 24 counts

As election count ticks on, the numbers are coming thick and fast. Here's seven things to watch from night into morning.

Prime Time • 01 Dec 24

As we go from evening to night, more stories of Election 2024 will emerge.

Take 7: The emerging Election 24 stories worth knowing

As we go from evening to night, a clearer picture will emerge of the outcomes, and the transfers... and the stories of Election 2024. Here's a few to watch.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24