What social videos reveal about Ireland's car theft subculture
RTÉ Clarity analysed 51 videos to identify what the material reveals about the online subculture surrounding the behaviour
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- 22 Aug 2026, 06:06 UTC
- Last checked
- 25 Aug 2026, 05:56 UTC
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- RTÉ News
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- Ireland
- Source published
- 22 Aug 2026, 06:00 UTC
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- Clarity
RTÉ Clarity analysed 51 videos to identify what the material reveals about the online subculture surrounding the behaviour
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What social videos reveal about Ireland's car theft subculture
RTÉ Clarity analysed 51 videos to identify what the material reveals about the online subculture surrounding the behaviour
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What joyriding videos reveal about Ireland's car theft subculture
RTÉ Clarity analysed 51 joyriding videos to identify what the material reveals about the online subculture surrounding the behaviour
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- #1156
- Observed
- 22 Aug 2026, 08:06 UTC
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