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 (7th – 13th November 2016) are summarised below.
1. Trump, the White House and America
This past week saw an emotional end to the US presidential election. President-elect, Donald Trump, and his succession to the White House has caused widespread reaction from people across the globe. Every emotion from fear to admiration for his campaign was shared.
This wins the internet today. Home Alone will never be the same #Trump #USElection2016 #HomeAlone pic.twitter.com/d7HhqmGiuE
— SPIN 1038 (@spin1038) 9 November 2016
If ever we needed proof: of patriarchy, of rape culture, of the fact that both men AND women think women don’t matter all that much. #Trump
— Rosemary Mac Cabe (@RosemaryMacCabe) 9 November 2016
2. #UFC205
This weekend saw Irish UFC legend, Conor McGregor, achieve a win against Eddie Alvarez at Madison Square Garden. Not only did the notorious McGregor excite crowds with his ultimate fighting skills, but he also dropped the news that he will welcome his first child with long term girlfriend Dee Devlin next year.
Hahahaha he’s somehow managed to make utter arrogance so likeable. What an absolute legend #McGregor#UFC205#UFCNYCpic.twitter.com/8qMaWVXH3Y
— Carl Mullan (@CarlMullan) 13 November 2016
“I’m gonna be a Daddy early next year. I’m crapping me jocks!” – Conor McGregor confirms baby rumours post-fight. pic.twitter.com/8eKG02K3yo
— 98FM (@98FM) 13 November 2016
3. Katie Hopkins
Outspoken Trump supporter, Katie Hopkins, featured on last Friday’s, The Late Late Show, to discuss the election and generally ruffle some feathers. The national broadcaster, RTE, received over 1,300 complaints ahead of Hopkins’ appearance with celebrities, such as Laura Whitmore, taking to social media to express their disappointment that she was given such a platform.
Never watch @RTELateLateShow as a matter of taste. Now I’ll avoid as a matter of principle. Professional bigot Katie Hopkins is on.
— lenny abrahamson (@lennyabrahamson) 9 November 2016
A note… pic.twitter.com/kaOLERM89Q
— Laura Whitmore (@thewhitmore) 12 November 2016
4. Leonard Cohen
Irish fans of the late Leonard Cohen, including writers, musicians and media personalities, paid tribute to the musical legend who passed away on 7th November, at the age of 82. DJ Dave Fanning shared a throwback with Cohen:
Podcasts today with @gerrythornley and paying tribute to #LeonardCohen RIP – https://t.co/aQ5K5tSq0Zpic.twitter.com/iIMQLWM4ea
— Dave Fanning (@Davefanningshow) 12 November 2016
Weekend reading: Four pages on Leonard Cohen, the man, the myths and the music in today’s Irish Times. #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/8xJFxFAwfI
— Brian Kilmartin (@BKilmartinIT) 12 November 2016
5. #Centenarytalks
Ireland 2016’s Centenary Talks took place in NUI Galway discussing the future of culture in Ireland.
Powerful words from @HHumphreysFG – inclusive & empowering – such a contrast to rhetoric from UK & USA #Centenarytalks pic.twitter.com/zhyMICjgMk
— Sandra Collins (@SandriCollins) 11 November 2016
6. Vienna and Austria
Ireland’s exciting 1–0 soccer victory over Austria in Vienna last week ended a successful 2016 for manager Martin O’Neill with the team holding high hopes for World Cup Qualifiers.
Love this shot of McClean tonight after scoring the winner in Vienna! #COYBIG #AUSvIRE pic.twitter.com/tkSP2D6Moo
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) 12 November 2016
7. #kilkenomics
Bringing together economics and comedy is the four-day Kilkenomics festival that taking place in Kilkenny with much-loved Irish comedians, such as Des Bishop and Dara O’Briain among the line-up.
Will #tech be the end of us…or the savior of the world? #kilkenomics panel tomorrow @daraobriain @rorysutherland @nntaleb @BBCRoryCJ pic.twitter.com/30UZDeBB2k
— nickwebb (@nickwebb_now) 11 November 2016
8. #MUNvMAB
The late rugby legend Anthony Foley was remembered during the Munster v Maori All Blacks match on 11th November. The Maori All Blacks paid respect to the former Munster player by laying out a jersey with his initials on, before performing the traditional Haka.
Just an amazing moment as the Maori @AllBlacks lay down a jersey with AF on it before their Haka #MUNvMAB pic.twitter.com/FwMSA9iuo6
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) 11 November 2016
9. #WebSummit
The Web Summit 2016 began last week in its new location of Lisbon, Portugal. Among the talking points during the week was David McClure’s ‘explosive outburst’ on stage in reaction to the result of the US election:
#websummit #Election2016 https://t.co/hSSAQmZfCw
— Adrian Weckler (@adrianweckler) 9 November 2016
10. #ndw16
Digital innovation was discussed and teased out during National Digital Week held in Skibbereen, Co Cork this past weekend. With over 70 world class speakers, there was fun for every techie at this three-day event.
Yum yum for the @google#Donuts at #ndw16#Skibbereen@DigitalWeekIRLpic.twitter.com/WktUkZdUMD
— Elanova (@Elanova_ie) 12 November 2016
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