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Each week Olytico tracks the trending Twitter Topics in Ireland. We specialise in social media listening and analysis, helping our clients make well-informed, performance-driven decisions based on Olytico insights. To find out more about our services click here.
The Top 10 Twitter Trends in Ireland from last week (17th – 23rd October 2016) are summarised below.
1. #JobstownNotGuilty
The Jobstown Not Guilty movement took off after a teen boy was found guilty for false imprisonment of former tánaiste Joan Burton during a water charges protest in Jobstown two years ago. Demonstrators took to Dublin city centre on Saturday as part of an “impromptu” rally to defend the schoolboy and others charged with false imprisonment, violent disorder and criminal charge.
Guilty verdict is a threat to right to protest. Now, any protest that delays a person can be deemed "false imprisonment" #JobstownNotGuilty pic.twitter.com/i716t7OGkP
— Ruth Coppinger (@RuthCoppingerSP) October 21, 2016
#JobstownNotGuilty but the State just ruined the future of a decent young working class man-#defendtherighttoptoest pic.twitter.com/I4NBYb88nr
— Brid Smith TD (@bridsmithTD) October 21, 2016
2. #upris4
Uprise is a startup festival that originated in Amsterdam and came to Dublin four festivals later on Thursday of last week. Start-ups, workshops, DJs, games and “mayhem,” were some of the things that the thousands of attendees had a chance to experience.
understanding customers is hard but MISSION POSSIBLE. Learn how at #upris4 'Customer Journey Mapping' Workshop https://t.co/SHIozrKl7X pic.twitter.com/CMRVQN4RKS
— Jane E Morgan @JEM 9 (@Jane_E_Morgan) October 18, 2016
3. #Joanne
Lady Gaga’s 5th album, Joanne, was released last week and after listening it for the first time fans took to Twitter to admit that the album was even better than they had expected.
this album is such a different sound but also a stripped back version of gaga.. there's a song on it for everyone. worth the wait #JOANNE pic.twitter.com/1zhDAGxnzo
— _ (@artpvpsus) October 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/shaneszn/status/789918706549809155
4. #RDIrl
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland hosted the Radio Days Ireland event last week where attendees learned about the future of broadcasting with radio industry leaders from around the country taking the stage as guest speakers in the two-day long conference.
Thanks @kieranmcgeary really interesting to hear about challenges facing radio and how they might be tackled #RDIrl https://t.co/lYiAzjfwZw
— Samantha McCaughren (@SMcCaughren) October 18, 2016
Brilliant night at #RDIrl – thanks so much for singing along and for listening! #RDIrl #imroireland #ibi pic.twitter.com/qAdH1n0aiZ
— AOIFE SCOTT (@aoifescott) October 17, 2016
5. #NWED
The Local Enterprise Office hosted a National Women’s Enterprise Day conference aimed at inspiring and supporting women nationwide in running their own business. The event took place Thursday on 7 different regional locations around the country.
Talking to female entrepreneurs to mark the 10th annual National Women's Enterprise Day. Reporting tonight on @drivetimerte @RTERadio1 #NWED pic.twitter.com/M9mgpfLhpN
— Della Kilroy (@dellakilroy) October 19, 2016
#nwed @nwed @GalEnterprise @LorGMedia @ThegHotel thanks to everyone for a fab experience and the amazing goodie bag treats & g slippers 😀❤️ pic.twitter.com/oaTyl7BrjE
— Karen Geraghty (@yankeedoodlepad) October 21, 2016
6. #USGP
Lewis Hamilton took his 50th Formula One victory on Sunday at the United States Grand Prix. Taylor Swift performed the evening before at the event making for a 100,000 turnout in Austin, Texas.
https://twitter.com/SelenuurrBieber/status/789902625705697285
#F1 Thursday Driver’s Press Conference – Transcript https://t.co/DFYQqBFubE #USGP pic.twitter.com/uQus60pZOh
— FormulaSpy (@formulaspy) October 21, 2016
7. #TrumpBookReport
Antonio French from St. Louis, who recently announced he is running for mayor, mocked Donald Trump’s responses to foreign policy questions during the third U.S. presidential debate by tweeting that they sounded like a “book report from a teenager who hasn’t read the book.” The tweet now has more than 15,000 retweets and more than 29,000 likes on Twitter from across the globe.
Trump's foreign policy answers sound like a book report from a teenager who hasn't read the book. "Oh, the grapes! They had so much wrath!"
— Antonio French (@AntonioFrench) October 20, 2016
There's this doctor, total loser. Takes a potion, what can I say, turns him into a great guy. Like me. A winner. THE BEST. #TrumpBookReport
— Donal O'Keeffe (@Donal_OKeeffe) October 20, 2016
Stately, plump Buck Mulligan appeared at the stair head. He gained a lot of weight. It was a real problem #TrumpBookReport
— Colm Ó Mongáin (@colmomongain) October 20, 2016
8. #Mathsweek2016
Maths Week Ireland led #MathsWeek2016 last week with the aim of promoting awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a wide variety of events and activities across the nation.
Our 3rd-6th classes working together during #Mathsweek2016 assembly quiz earlier today. Well done to all participants pic.twitter.com/4LSoaJAV56
— Clonmoney National (@clonmoney) October 19, 2016
How many triangles are on the geoboard? #MathsWeek2016 #geoboard 😊(I have included the picture this time! 👍🏻) pic.twitter.com/CQqmQWdmvE
— Mr Kinsella (@MrKinsellaRNS) October 19, 2016
9. Peter O’Mahony & Anthony Foley
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony and director Rassie Erasmus spoke at a press conference last week for the first time after the death of former captain and head coach Anthony Foley. Content shared online reflected the shock and upset about Axel’s untimely death in what proved to be a very emotionally challenging period for the club and rugby fans throughout the country.
An emotional Peter O'Mahony recalls his 1st Munster game under Anthony Foley
via @RTErugbypic.twitter.com/Fj7GvKVw3N
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) October 19, 2016
As emotional a press conference as I've ever attended. Peter O'Mahony was immense as he paid tribute to one of his heroes. @offtheball
— David McIntyre (@DaveMcIntyreIRL) October 19, 2016
10. #ShineALight
Business leaders joined Focus Ireland’s sleep-out event Shine a Light Night Friday night in an effort to fundraise and “stand in solidarity,” with the homeless in Ireland.
Proud to announce the Core Media #ShineALight volunteers raised over €14K for @FocusIreland! pic.twitter.com/fVad1ZSqtK
— Core (@core_irl) October 24, 2016
#ShineALight @RTE sleepout for @FocusIreland – go team!!! DONATE: https://t.co/A5yA2eueey pic.twitter.com/0ubLM2xiZI
— Sheena Madden (@SheenaMadden) October 14, 2016
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