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 (5th – 11th November 2016) are summarised below.
- Gerry Adams
Austin Stack, the son of murdered prison officer, Brian Stack, confronted Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, at a press conference in Dublin. Stack claims that Adams is witholding information regarding Brian Stack’s murder and implored him to give the information to gardai. Adams rejects the claims.
Austin Stack confronting Gerry Adams a few minutes ago @Independent_ie pic.twitter.com/P1GAVFkK2D
— Kevin Doyle (@KevDoyle_Indo) 8 December 2016
Austin Stack met Gerry Adams at lift after his Dail speech and refused his hand shake: “I told him he was a liar. He wasn’t best pleased”
— Mary Regan (@MaryERegan) 7 December 2016
2. Pat Lam
Connacht rugby coach, Pat Lam, announced last week that he planned to leave his post with the province at the end of the season. He is set to take on the coaching role at Bristol but explained that this was “one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make in my life”.
Lam said that the new post would allow him to secure his family’s future, and do so in a similar coaching environment to Connacht. His decision was motivated by the recent and untimely death of rugby legend, Anthony Foley, as his funeral put life in perspective for the Connacht coach.
Watch: Emotional Pat Lam delivers heartfelt and personal address to the media https://t.co/z58wzZDHvl pic.twitter.com/w6XUofAMqP
— The42.ie Rugby (@rugby_ie) 7 December 2016
3. #DublinOne
This is a new campaign highlighting gems of the northside Dublin 1 area. From great restaurants and bars to the best shopping spots, this campaign showcases the Dublin 1 area code as a city hotspot.
Fascinating morning, Patrick followed @DublinTown on a trail of new northside campaign #DublinOne – kicked off w/ breakie @BrotherHubbardN pic.twitter.com/TtfFnF7l6j
— GastroGays (@GastroGays) 6 December 2016
Fantastic performances by @Anuna_Choir today. Back again tomorrow at 1.30 & 3 pm – pre-book to avoid disappointment #lovedublin #DublinOne pic.twitter.com/FvoNGXYcna
— GPO Witness History (@gpowithistory) 10 December 2016
4. #Westworld
Twitter was abuzz with fans reacting to the finale episode of Westworld, season one. The sci-fi western series is based on the 1973 novel of the same name and is centred around a western-themed amusement park populated by androids.
While the end of season one has left fans wanting more, lead actress Evan Rachel Wood was awarded the Critic’s Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series this past weekend for her role as oldest android in the amusement park, Dolores Abernathy.
Westworld season 1 review: “Some of the most polished, smartest TV you’ll ever watch” https://t.co/HVjTpDeJOM pic.twitter.com/eF6uReBgpM
— Total Film (@totalfilm) 11 December 2016
Sophocles didn’t write tv shows
But if he did it would be#Westworld— Graham McLaren (@MCLAREN_G) 6 December 2016
Excuse me, Miss @evanrachelwood , but if we crowd fund it, will you and the gang start shooting season 2 tomorrow at 9am sharp? #Westworld
— Darren Giles (@DarrenGilesBand) 5 December 2016
5. #Spin1038JingleBall and #FullyCharged
Spin 1038’s Jingle Ball took place at the Opium Rooms on 7th December and none other than noughties’ chart-topper, Craig David, headlined the event. The Jingle Ball is an event run by Spin’s breakfast show, Fully Charged with Cormac and Daniella, and fans were able to get their hands on tickets by tuning into the show or engaging via social media.
#Spin1038JingleBall time Can’t wait for @djjohngibbons @HARESQUEAD and the main man himself @CraigDavid @CormacComedy @daniellamoyles pic.twitter.com/6sRf6L29O9
— Therese Ryan (@TheRealTherese) 7 December 2016
Your unrivalled number one for music and entertainment!#SPIN1038JINGLEBALL @CraigDavid pic.twitter.com/Z4pdQnYHKg
— SPIN 1038 (@spin1038) 7 December 2016
6. #Atlantic
This multi-award winning documentary aired last Thursday on RTE. It took five years to make and is narrated by veteran Irish actor, Brendan Gleeson. Atlantic sheds light on the situation for three coastal communities in Newfoundland, Norway and Ireland.
The reaction across social media was one of awe at the quality of the piece, as well as that of outrage at the politics involved in resource management of the North Atlantic ocean.
‘It’s time for us to take ownership of decision-making regarding our natural resources’ https://t.co/hqjk8lcHHz #Atlantic
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) 8 December 2016
Just watched #Atlantic
Such brilliant & much needed storytelling.
To think of all the wealth that is right here but we can’t touch it.— Síle Seoige (@SileSeoige) 11 December 2016
Well done @RTE #Atlantic our Politicians should hang their heads in shame. We’ve been sold out, disgusting…
— Padraic Hanley (@OuzosDublin) 8 December 2016
7. #AllStar2016
The All Star 2016 event is based around the popular League of Legends, a multi-player online battle arena. The All Star event kicked off in Barcelona on 4th December hosted by Riot Games. Some Ireland-based fans shared the fun on social media.
’tis the season at #AllStar2016 – Christmas Zyra @verdandicaccosplay and Mistletoe LeBlanc @Elle_Cojplei pic.twitter.com/MoeEaXMAi7
— Yuka @ #AllStar2016 (@RiotYuka) 11 December 2016
8. #GunsnRoses
Legendary rock band, Guns’n’Roses, is set to headline at Slane in May, 2017. Tickets for the concert have sold out within 24 hours bringing the total number sold across Ireland, UK and Europe to over three million. This will be the band’s first Irish performance since 1992 and so anticipation for the Not in This Lifetime tour is at an all-time high.
#gunsnroses are headlining Slane this summer!
Read all the details: https://t.co/IKI2l6nueF pic.twitter.com/6DbWjFCKIG
— Today FM News (@TodayFMNews) 5 December 2016
It’s official!! @gunsnroses are coming back to Slane!! May 27th 2017! #Slane #GunsNRoses @mcd_productions @radionova100 pic.twitter.com/585t24EtHX
— Marty Miller (@MartyMtweets) 5 December 2016
9. #MUNvLEI
Munster recorded a historic 38-0 victory over Leicester Tigers in the European Champion’s Cup on Saturday. Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill described the performance as “not acceptable”.
A masterclass performance from @Munsterrugby! #MunsterRising #MUNvLEI pic.twitter.com/CVLlIrrrTg
— Life Style Sports (@lifestylesports) 10 December 2016
Such a pity Taute isn’t staying on at Munster. Has been excellent #MUNvLEI
— Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) 10 December 2016
10. Dundalk
While the Dundalk team was ultimately unsuccessful in its Europa League campaign, the side exceeded expectations and gained a slew of fans for its efforts.
Dundalk’s European journey was a joy to cover and gave us so many memorable moments https://t.co/Pd5BGtUMWy
— Owen Cowzer (@OCowzer) 11 December 2016
#Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny taking positives after memorable European campaign ends https://t.co/Fnu7uwjBmK
— 98FM Sport (@98FMsport) 9 December 2016
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