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Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2022

Did an Irish Examiner article say referee whistles were increasing athletes’ heart problems?

Sarah Thompson, Lead Stories

no

The Irish Examiner did not publish a story about referee whistles increasing athletes' heart problems. A photoshopped image of the bogus story was created using the masthead of the Irish Examiner and circulated via screenshot on social media.

A search of the Irish Examiner website came up with no results for the article.

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