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 (21st – 28th November 2016) are summarised below.
- #BlackFriday
Black Friday dominated last week as many of us attempted to get our Christmas shopping done in one fell swoop, with bargains to be had across retailers both in store and online.
Go back home Black Friday, you’re drunk & take #CyberMonday with you while your at it! Shop local #OnlyASale #BlackFriday #MyHomeItIs pic.twitter.com/u0ZkReqzWF
— Paul Dunphy Esquire (@pauldunphy) 25 November 2016
2. #CookforSyria
The Cook For Syria campaign is aimed at raising money for Syrian refugees through the unifying pleasure of great food. Tang on Dawson St, in conjunction with Glenisk, offered free lunches on Friday afternoon and encouraged people to donate. They managed to raise €4,000, which equates to 7,000 meals for Syrian children.
Don’t forget to go & support #CookForSyria Donate & Have a #free #lunch Thanks to @Glenisk & @tangfood Donations to @unicefireland #donate pic.twitter.com/XxkJcHMQsk
— My Nutrition Ireland (@MyNutrition2) 25 November 2016
3/3 €4,000 translates to more than 7,000 meals for Syrian Children! Thank you again . Have a great weekend everybody. #CookForSyria pic.twitter.com/NFd2M1ADtf
— Glenisk (@Glenisk) 25 November 2016
3. #GilmoreGirlsRevival
The highly anticipated revival of the much-loved Gilmore Girls has sent fans of the show into overdrive with a return to Stars Hollow in feature length installments. Reports of a surprise ending left fans in shock and awe.
This weekend I’ve been to 2 hackathons, judged a @StartupWeekend & watched all the #GilmoreGirlsRevival shows. I have nothing else to say. pic.twitter.com/dpsPX975h1
— Gene (@genemurphy) 27 November 2016
4. Fidel Castro
The death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro has caused mixed responses from world leaders. Our own president, Michael D. Higgins’s comments on Castro’s death have proven controversial. President Higgins referred to Castro as “a giant among global leaders”. His largely sympathetic statement caused members of government, as well as the public, to criticise him.
President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins sign book of condolences for former Cuban leader Fidel Castro tiday. pic.twitter.com/9I6uWr4bbu
— harrymcgee (@harrymcgee) 28 November 2016
5. #BWOTY16
Image magazine’s Business Women of the Year Awards 2016 took place on Monday, 21st November at the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Dublin. Inspiring entrepreneurs were acknowledged for their business accomplishments on a night that showcased business women’s contribution to our economy.
Humbled and honoured to hear Freda Hayes tell her story at #BWOTY16@image_magazine#Strong#Humble#Tenacious#Witty#Integritypic.twitter.com/qCS9jXqPUz
— Marissa Carter (@CarterMarissa) 21 November 2016
6. #PinkTraining16
This is the largest LGBT training event in Europe. At the event, LGBT students can learn about their rights and about how they can affect change in Irish society. Colm O’Gorman, executive director of Amnesty International, spoke to event attendees:
Yesterday @Colmogorman inspired 300 young LGBT*Q students at #PinkTraining16 and now they’re all empowered – for that we #BlameColm pic.twitter.com/1Wt2UKRNpR
— USI (@TheUSI) 27 November 2016
7. William Trevor
Renowned Irish novelist and short story writer, William Trevor, passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, 21st November, at his home in England. Trevor was considered as one of the great fiction writers of recent decades and Irish fans of his work paid respect to the late author across social media, since news of his death emerged.
Sad news, another light extinguished but his writing will shine on #WilliamTrevor https://t.co/2Aly4Y3vJz
— Dr Robert Bohan (@RobertBohan) 21 November 2016
8. #ImaCelebrity
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here continues in its popularity as this year’s series garners plenty of attention, with fans taking to Twitter to dole out opinions on the show’s contestants.
SHUT UP MARTIN
*Everyone that is watching #ImACelebrity this evening*#ShutUpMartin
— Paul Dunphy Esquire (@pauldunphy) 23 November 2016
Imagine having to spend 5 minutes with that Martin bloke he would do your head in #imacelebrity
— Alan (@plwaws) 24 November 2016
9. #AbuDhabiGP
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place last week and it saw Lewis Hamilton win for the fourth time. However, there was drama aplenty as Hamilton’s race tactics were called into question. He may have won the Grand Prix, but his teammate Nico Rosberg, took the World Champsionship.
Enjoyed the #AbuDhabiGP and now can wait to race there in 3 weeks time in the @gulf12hours with @DragonRacing88 new #Ferrari488GT3 pic.twitter.com/eeDUwdZIvN
— Matt Griffin (@MGriffinRacing) 27 November 2016
#lewishamilton will be sacked from #MercedesAMGF1. Graceless display after the race. #NicoRosberg under attack front & rear drove a stunner
— GARYLYNCHDUBLIN (@GARYLYNCHFIX) 28 November 2016
10. #IoTWorld16
The Internet of Things World Europe kicked off in Dublin last Monday, at the Convention Centre. It brought together key players across industry to look at how various sectors use the Internet of Things to improve their business operations.
“We are at the start of a major shift in technology and it’s going to impact us all.” – @RehakResearch at #IoTWorld16 #IoT #quoteoftheday pic.twitter.com/UD9XXTJZhs
— Toby Ruckert (@tobyruckert) 21 November 2016
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