What’s trending on Twitter this week in Ireland?
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This week several topics are trending on Twitter in Ireland. These include:
1. #IREvNZL
18,846 Irish Tweets (of 64,043 globally)
Ireland won against New Zealand’s All Blacks in the Guinness Series International match on November 17th at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland, as of Saturday night, is the only team to beat the All Blacks twice since the All Blacks won their second in a row Rugby World Cup in 2015. The match at the Aviva Stadium was the first time the Irish won against the All Blacks on Irish soil. Fans took to Twitter to share the excitement of the match.
Thank you @JacobStockdale . I was filming this line out and then you did this. Outrageous skill. Such a great night #IRLvNZ pic.twitter.com/ah6Fs8Er6y
— Jack Murray (@mediamurray) November 17, 2018
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Don't tweet itMe: Beauden Barrett's choice of haircut is questionable #IREvNZL #IREVNZ #IREvNLZ
— Simon Murdoch ???????? (@Simon_Murdoch) November 17, 2018
2. #Brexit
14,981 Irish Tweets (of 802,511 globally)
On November 15th, British Prime Minister Theresa May brokered a Brexit deal which resulted in a slew of resignations. Within the 585-page draft agreement, the United Kingdom and the European Union agreed upon a transitional period after Britain exits the EU formally on March 29th, 2019. The transitional period, which will provide the extra months needed for the two sides to make a new trade relationship, will be from March 2019 to December 2020. People took to Twitter to share their opinions of the deal.
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https://twitter.com/Jim_Sheridan/status/1063074099998740483
Yup I’m still on about it #IRLvNZL #brexit pic.twitter.com/IdOG5MIjAZ
— Dr Jennifer Kavanagh (@quiatimet) November 18, 2018
3. #Whistleblower
11,177 Irish Tweets
Following his resignation as sergeant-in-charge, Maurice McCabe became known as the Garda whistle-blower due to his accusations on Garda misconduct and corruption. Following his whistleblowing, McCabe was subjected to ten years of abuse and defamation by the Garda Management. RTE aired a two-part documentary about McCabe last Monday and Tuesday night. Viewers took to Twitter to share their change in opinions.
They need to make a film about this. Not only should they show it to younger generations about growing up but everyone. It highlights how living by your values and practising integrity grounds you and always reveals the truth. #MauriceMcCabe #whistleblower
— Pauline Harley (@paulineharley1) November 12, 2018
What terrible things were done to Maurice McCabe. Powerful television by @KatieGHannon #Whistleblower
— Tom Lyons (@TomLyonsBiz) November 12, 2018
4. #ThisIsNotConsent
7,621 Irish Tweets (of 199,503 globally)
During an Irish rape trial, the 17-year-old plaintiff’s underwear was brought into questions within a County Cork court room. Following the allegation that the underwear she was wearing at the time of the rape provided consent, protesters of the case took to the streets of Ireland. Along with the street protests, the hashtag #ThisIsNotConsent has gained global attention. People from all over the globe have taken to Twitter to share the hashtag and their outrage.
If I was in a court room as a victim of sexual abuse, I can’t imagine I’d ever be asked if I was wearing boxers or briefs. #ThisIsNotConsent pic.twitter.com/niS9xdR3CU
— Peter Tanham (@PeterTanham) November 14, 2018
A large crowd attend a protest to End Victim Blaming in the Courts, at the Spire in Dublin. Lots of underwear brought with signs saying #thisisnotconsent. #metoo @pa pic.twitter.com/ziSEiJVXsC
— Niall Carson (@niallcarsonpa) November 14, 2018
5. Northern Ireland
7,406 Irish Tweets
The Republic of Ireland played against Northern Ireland in a football match at the Aviva Stadium. At the beginning of the match, fans booed both God Save the Queen and Amhrán na bhFiann. The match ended in a draw between the two teams. Fans took to Twitter to share their views on game.
Former Shamrock Rovers Manager Michael O'Neill greets former Shamrock Rovers player Enda Stevens ahead of the friendly game between Rep of Ireland and Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. pic.twitter.com/QNrrM3f4DA
— ???????????????????????????? ???? ???????????????? (@ryanmilestone) November 16, 2018
Embarrassed that a small number of idiots booed the National Anthem of @NorthernIreland tonight at Aviva. Competitive friendly, but Northern Ireland were our guests tonight in Dublin! @FAIreland pic.twitter.com/j1jbsQSGH6
— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) November 15, 2018
6. #ImACeleb
4,550 Irish Tweets (of 216,043 globally)
I’m A Celebrity returned to ITV for its 18th series on November 18th. Alongside presenter Dec was Holly Willoughby instead of his usual co-host Ant McPartlin. Willoughby will be joining Dec in the jungle while McPartlin takes a break from co-hosting. Viewers shared their opinions of the upcoming season on Twitter.
I'm watching #ImACeleb. No idea why except it's the only reality TV I watch. Apart from #masterchef. Holly's lively. Only know 2 celebs so far & BF had to explain Harry Redknapp. ????
— Sinead Ryan (@sinead_ryan) November 18, 2018
I'm going to spend this season just wanting everything @hollywills wears.. #ImACeleb
— Maria Byrne (@mariakbyrne) November 18, 2018
7. #EuroSTARConf
1,384 Tweets
The EuroSTAR 2018 conference took place from November 12th to the 15th in the Netherlands. The EuroSTAR conference is Europe’s number one software testing conference. Attendees of the conference shared their experiences on Twitter.
Q&A With some of the great minds in testing…very interesting. #EuroSTARConf #EuroSTAR2018 pic.twitter.com/nDU1Qh5nmY
— Robert lynch (@robertlynch2020) November 15, 2018
In Dublin Airport, waiting for my flight to @esconfs. Been awake since 3am, there will be a lot of coffee consumed today! #EuroSTARConf
— soph (@soph_renshaw) November 13, 2018
8. #Zeminar
915 Irish Tweets
The Zeminar conference took place from November 13th to November 15th at the RDS. Zeminar focuses on the Wellbeing & Education movement for Generation Z. Speakers at this year’s event included Panti Bliss, Cora Staunton and many more. Attendees took to Twitter to share their experiences.
Very inspired by the chats at @zeminarevent so far. Highlights so far are definitely Cora Staunton @duckie15 and Beckie @BeckieJBrown who have shared very personal experiences in a way hugely appreciated by the young audience here. Challenged too by @jesskellynt's talk #Zeminar pic.twitter.com/fwFT4lhUqW
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) November 13, 2018
Flying visit to Dublin today, but great to grab a bit of @zeminarevent ????
One word to describe it? AMAZING … Simple as that ???? #Zeminar pic.twitter.com/eBcJbBh70D
— Harry McCann (@TheHarryMcC) November 13, 2018
9. Cheltenham
467 Irish Tweets (of 23,608 globally)
Cheltenham hosted their November Meeting from November 16th to the 18th. During the November meeting, champion jockey Richard Johnson’s six-year-old horse, Lalor, won the Racing Post Arkle Trophy Trial Novices’ Chase. Spectators of the race took to Twitter to share their predictions and opinions.
“James Best schooled Lalor on Wednesday and he jumped really well. He’s looking very professional over his fences which is good to see.
He worked well on Tuesday also and won’t do much now, just a little canter each day, nothing too strenuous."https://t.co/x2nO4o4nrV— #TIMEWISE⏱️ (@pjocathain) November 17, 2018
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10. #DBF2018
325 Irish Tweets
The Dublin Book Festival took place from November 15th to the 18th at Smock Alley Theatre. The annual festival showcases and supports Irish publishing, writing, and selling of Irish books, as well as the books’ authors, editors, and contributors. Attendees of the festival took to Twitter to share their experiences.
We're all set for tonight's launch of @DublinBookFest #DBF2018 & the launch event celebrating 20 Years of @stingingfly ! Doesn't @smockalley look pretty! pic.twitter.com/zuI3ztbFDp
— Gutter Bookshop (@gutterbookshop) November 15, 2018
“We wanted a community of writers but we also wanted a community of readers” – Declan Meade, founding @stingingfly editor. #DBF2018 @DublinBookFest @IrishWritersCtr #YoungWriterDelegates pic.twitter.com/vByqsC754W
— Jenny Darmody (@Jenny_Darmody) November 15, 2018
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