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My latest media appearances, talks and panel discussion, events, conferences, and publications are featured below. Reach out if you would like me to give a talk.

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Nicola’s mastery of her subject area, coupled with the warm, empowering and supportive nature of her delivery, meant Nicola was a perfect fit for the Hub and a pleasure to work with. ”
– Fiona Jennings | ISPCC
Pure Results | Kids online webinar
RTÉ presenter Kathryn Thomas invited me to speak to her Pure Results online community members for her Sit Back Sunday series. We talked about how to empower kids (and parents)…
Glow West podcast | Sex in modern Ireland panel discussion
Dr Caroline West of the Glow West Podcast put together a stellar panel to chat about Sex in Modern Ireland. You can listen to it below…
ISPCC Digital Ready Hub
The ISPCC Digital Ready Hub, with support from Vodafone Ireland Foundation, is a one-stop destination for parents and carers for trusted information and guidance around supporting children and young people…
BBC Wales | Online dating safety
I spoke to Lucy Owen on BBC Wales consumer rights programme X-Ray about safety issues in online dating, and recommendations for daters to stay safe…
RTÉ Prime Time | Sex, love and Covid
Prime Time reporter Conor Wilson investigated the effects of the pandemic on single people seeking love, and couple in relationships. I contributed to the piece on what online dating looks…
Safer Internet Day 21 – Webinar, panel discussion and media
I worked with Webwise.ie, the ISPCC and the Department of Justice for Safer Internet Day 2021. I delivered a webinar as part of the #BeKindOnline campaign on Safer Internet Day,…
RTÉ Today with Claire Byrne | Online Harassment
RTÉ journalist Brian O’Connell developed a piece for the Today with Claire Byrne show on online harassment. It included interviews with Linda Hayden from the Victim’s Alliance and the model…
Crime World | Romance scams
As more people tend to take up online dating at the start of each new year, it’s important to be aware of online dating scams and other difficulties daters experience…
RTÉ News | The Cyberpsychology of Cyber Monday
By Fran McNulty, RTÉ Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Correspondent As the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deliveries landed in thousands of homes this week, for some, buyer’s regret has kicked…
Glow West Podcast | Online dating
I took Dr. Caroline West on a whirlwind tour of online dating – including my latest research on online dating in a pandemic. We also talked about catfishing, d*ick pics…
Jason Byrne | Turn2me podcast
Comedian Jason Byrne hosts a podcast called “Mind your loaf” for the mental health charity Turn2Me. I had the opportunity to chat with Jason for this episode on our online…
RTÉ News | TikTok farm pranks
Why might people post videos on TikTok of dangerous behaviour with farm machinery? I spoke to the RTÉ Six One News about the why people might post these kinds of…
Bustle | Becoming a clown trend on TikTok
The ‘Becoming A Clown’ meme on Tiktok involves turning yourself into a clown in response to negative life events, while sharing those events with viewers. I talked to Griffin Wynn…
Science Speakeasy | Appily ever after
In a world of gamified dating, are there any winners? Dating apps can help people to widen their dating circles, but with another potential match just one swipe away, will…
RTÉ News | Online dating fraud
€1m scammed as 75 cases of romance fraud reported I spoke to the RTÉ Six One News about the characteristics of victims of online dating fraud and why people might…
BBC News | Mature dating apps
By Dougal Shaw I spoke with Dougal Shaw in the BBC about how older people date online, the differences between them and younger daters, and the differences between men and…
RTÉ Lifestyle | Online dating
Why was your amazing dating app match a dud in person? If you have ever tried online dating, or spoken with someone who has, you’ll know most first dates fall…
RTÉ News | Momo Hoax
What did we learn amid unfounded fears about Momo? After the viral spread of the Momo Challenge in recent weeks, I talked to Mark O’Flynn in RTÉ about why it…
BBC News | Dating apps
Why we’re giving up on dating apps to find love Swiping right on dating apps is used by millions to find love, but many report feeling frustrated by the process…
RTÉ Lifestyle | Is online dating harming us?
I talked with Charlotte Ryan about some of the problems people might encounter when they date online. I also discussed with her why people share a lot online, how they…