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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 (June 25th – July 1st ) are summarised below.
1. Clare
15,447 Irish Tweets
Cork overcame an eight-point deficit to defeat Clare in the Senior Munster Hurling Championship for the second summer in a row. Hurling fans took their excitement for the game to Twitter.
Hon the Banner. These Clare fans waiting to tear Cork apart #CLAREvCORK pic.twitter.com/VrSwFS0d6A
— Fionnan Sheahan (@fionnansheahan) July 1, 2018
What a half of hurling. Atmosphere unreal. Reidy and Conlan on fire. Cork needed those late scores Clare have wind in 2nd half
— Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto) July 1, 2018
2. #Pride
14,036 Irish Tweets (of 1,416,061 globally)
Thousands gathered in Dublin this past weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the Pride parade. The parade was one of the largest parades Ireland has seen. #Pride has been trending for a second week running as people took to Twitter to share their pictures and thoughts on the parade.
https://twitter.com/justin_mcaleese/status/1013089470600507397
Incredible turn out and amazing atmosphere @DublinPride. Congratulations and enjoy the celebrations #Pride pic.twitter.com/yFvmt9wanJ
— ⚘Cllr Anna Grainger (@GraingerAnna) June 30, 2018
Happy #pride to all pic.twitter.com/HfsQaCzFpr
— Jennifer Betts (@JenniferBetts01) June 30, 2018
3. #Heatwave
14,001 Irish Tweets (of 204,808 globally)
Ireland has been experiencing elevated temperatures and drought like conditions for the past ten days. People took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the heat wave for the past two weeks.
It's so warm, even the bikes are melting! #Heatwave #Dublin pic.twitter.com/H47gHL3Be1
— Henry Roberts ???? (@crepeseason) June 27, 2018
I always feel a deep sense of betrayal when Ireland of all places forces me to wear shorts#heatwave
— Andrew Galvin (@MaxHomo) June 30, 2018
4. Newbridge/ #NewbridgeorNothing
7,750 Irish Tweets
Round three of the All-Ireland football qualifier between Kildare and Mayo was scheduled to take place at Croke Park on Saturday. Kildare football manager, Cian O’Neill, refused to play at Croke Park and stood firm in his stance to play the game at Newbridge. The game was moved to Newbridge and football fans took their thoughts on the controversy to Twitter.
Know Cian O Neill for years. An utter gentleman no other way to describe him. He and Kildare are 100% right to stand their ground here. There was no issue a few weeks back when Ennis was sold out and there was no crowd disruption outside the ground. #Newbridgeornothing
— Liam Aherne (@laherne84) June 26, 2018
If Mayo had of been drawn out first, would they have been given an option or told where to play? Kildare are right to stick to their guns and not be treated like second class in this matter #Newbridgeornothing #tonighttv3
— Mac (@macinacky) June 26, 2018
5. Irish Water
3,233 Irish Tweets
Irish Water has been urgently appealing for people to conserve their water. The drought is causing a lot of problems across counties including Dublin, Laois, Kilkenny, Cork, Longford, Waterford, Limerick and Kerry. People took to Twitter to comment on conserving water.
Our @IrishWater maximum capacity in the Greater Dublin Area is 610 million ltrs per day. Yesterday we were at 609 million ltrs and today we are at 603 million ltrs. Please support us by doing all you can to mind your water usage. It all helps & we appreciate it #conservewater
— Orlaith Blaney (@orlaithblaney) June 27, 2018
In response to the urgent need to conserve water, the Irish Water has this afternoon approved a Water Conservation Order that will prohibit the use of certain types of water usage in the Greater Dublin Area with effect from Monday 1st July. https://t.co/JeJSyD68gq
— Darragh O'Brien (@DarraghOBrienTD) June 29, 2018
6. Danny Dyer
3,101 Irish Tweets (of 275,293 globally)
Dani Dyer had an emotional night on Love Island this weekend. People took to Twitter to discuss how her father, Danny Dyer, would react to her heartache.
https://twitter.com/mullificent89/status/1012796029882847234
The producers has made a biggest mistake messing with Danny Dyer daughter like that I hate to be them right now ????????#LoveIsland
— Alan Finn (@AlanFinn16) July 1, 2018
7. #SeaFest18
1,751 Irish Tweets
SeaFest, Ireland’s national maritime festival, took place in Galway this weekend. The festival included tours of ocean going vessels, leisure crafts and activities, exhibits on marine life, and more educational activities. People tweeted their excitement for the festival.
https://twitter.com/YNdefo/status/1013151780673413128
Folks, if there’s a any place to be this weekend, it has to be #SeaFest18 in Galway! Incredible line up of free family fun outdoors and on the water https://t.co/l4cSFk6V8U Tune into @rtenews @TeresaMannion @Galwaybayfmnews @MarineInst pic.twitter.com/ddC1f16PeY
— Renate Murphy (@renatemurphy) June 29, 2018
Helping kids (and penguins) discover the wonders of marine science!???????????? #Seafest18 pic.twitter.com/paUW92gtZ0
— Eimear Tuohy (@E_Tuohy) June 30, 2018
8. #Ireland2040
877 Irish Tweets
Project Ireland 2040, the new national planning and capital expenditure plans, are designed to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of Irish people. Minister Humphreys launched Business, Enterprise and Innovation Project 2040 and a €500 million Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund this weekend.
At the launch of #Ireland2040 in @TheMillDrogheda, @HHumphreysFG @EnterInnov in #Drogheda where she says we need to future-proof our economy through collaboration – maximise our potentials #louthchat pic.twitter.com/NCmiJrATjs
— Alison Comyn (@alisoncomyn) June 29, 2018
Minister Heather Humphreys launching the DBEI Project Ireland 2040 and €500M Disruptive Technologies Fund. Critical that Ireland steps up to the challenge around R&D and Innovation in order to be a leader across Europe and beyond. #Ireland2040 pic.twitter.com/2UTnm54YHh
— Microsoft Ireland NTO (@MSIrelandNTO) June 29, 2018
9. AoUCongress
712 Irish Tweets (of 2,232 globally)
The Academy of Urbanism 2018 Congress took place in Cork this week. Hundreds of delegates gathered to discuss how to make cities a better place to live, study, or work in. The event included dozens of expert international speakers, workshops and site visits. People shared their thoughts and pictures of the event on Twitter.
Great learning visit to beautiful #Cobh @theAoU #AoUcongress pic.twitter.com/xVimN6Ix2o
— Charles Campion (@charliecampion) June 28, 2018
Officials from @corkcitycouncil outlining some of #Cork city’s developments to @theAoU delegates #AoUCongress #AoUCongress2018 pic.twitter.com/RWjuCZvmPz
— Fiona Corcoran (@fiona96fmnews) June 28, 2018
.@theAoU great personal story told by @Richard_Florida on the rise and fall of US cities -of no hope to hope- to big cities to small towns now fighting back from the ground up-constructing reservoirs of urbanism for all; great to hear the Rory Gallagher inspiration! #AoUCongress pic.twitter.com/TwE81MLahn
— Kieran McCarthy (@cllrkmac) June 29, 2018
10. #LimerickFC
369 Irish Tweets
Limerick FC won their biggest game of the season against the Bray Wanderers at the Markets Field this weekend. Football fans and players took their excitement for the win to Twitter.
Massive win for us tonight, over the moon to finally get back on the pitch after a frustrating spell ???????????????? big 3 points #LimerickFC
— Connor Ellis (@ConnorEllis09) June 29, 2018
Massive win, 6 pointer for sure. Big boost. Good send off for @BrenClarke1 too, brilliant save near the end. All the best Brendan ???????????? #SuperBlues #LimerickFC #LOI #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld pic.twitter.com/p0KcpSLRwE
— Peter Kiely (@PeterKiely12) June 29, 2018
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