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 (2nd – 8th January 2017) are summarised below.
- Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran simultaneously released two singles on 6th, January, leaving fans in awe. ‘Castle on the Hill’ and ‘Shape of You’ are singles from his upcoming album, Divide. Fans across social media were overwhelmed with love for Mr Sheeran.
For the day that’s in it, a little doodle I did of Ed Sheeran a few years ago #EdSheeran #EdSheeranReturns pic.twitter.com/t7iBaiBHkF
— Niall O’Loughlin (@nialloloughlin) 6 January 2017
@scott_mills exactly how I felt after watchin @edsheeran do “Castle On The Hill’ live too #AllTheFeels pic.twitter.com/gwMtX2yCFB
— DAVE TREACY (@DJDaveTreacy) 6 January 2017
Ed Sheeran just never fails, the guy is a musical genius who really knows how to deliver.
— Kate O’Loughlin (@KateOLoughlinx) 6 January 2017
2. Shane Ross
Last week, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, made controversial comments on the safety concerns of mixed martial arts (MMA). He intends to regulate MMA in Ireland. The minister also made headlines for tweeting about his bus journey to work. He tweeted a picture of himself on the number 44 Dublin Bus and received some backlash.
Were Shane Ross’ comments on MMA ignorant? @aisydaly thought so. Listen back https://t.co/BDDu80a0ey
— High Noon (@HighNoonNT) 6 January 2017
Travelling to work today on a wonderful 44bus! pic.twitter.com/4M2prQzkW6
— Shane Ross (@Shane_RossTD) 3 January 2017
Shane Ross love affair with public transport comes to an abrupt end. pic.twitter.com/HO05g2ebjH
— El_Poderoso (@ronanodowd) 3 January 2017
3. #NextITpiece. the Irish Times and ‘alt-right’
#NextITpiece trended last week in response to the publication of a glossary of ‘alt-right’ terminology published in the Irish Times (IT). The paper was widely criticised for publishing the piece as its content included racist and misogynist assertions and, as IT journalist Una Mullally put it, was “humouring fascism”. A series of sarcastic tweets with potential headline suggestions for the IT, carried the hashtag. Well-known figures, such as Colm O’Gorman of Amnesty Ireland, expressed outrage.
It blindly gives space to present sneering hate, misogyny and xenophobia as witty, or somehow clever. Hard to respect such an approach.
— Colm O’Gorman (@Colmogorman) 5 January 2017
4. #NollaignamBan (Women’s Little Christmas)
January 6th is the Christian feast of the Epiphany and is also known as Women’s Little Christmas. Back in the day, this gave women the chance to get together to enjoy the day without the burden of entertaining or completing domestic chores. While this tradition has been gradually overtaken by Mother’s Day, it remains popular in some parts of Ireland.
#NollaignamBan shona daoibh go léir, to all of the amazing women that I know..you are all brilliant!! pic.twitter.com/LddE8f4BFV
— Frances Black (@frances_black) 6 January 2017
5. #OperationTransformation
The 10th series of Operation Transformation began on RTE last week. Five new leaders were chosen to take on the challenge to lose weight and become healthier in 2017. Everyone from the show’s expert panel to viewers took to social media to get into the the transformational spirit.
A couple of days to go…new series of @OpTranRTE begins Wed 4th Jan 8.30pm on @RTEOne …will you be taking part? #operationtransformation pic.twitter.com/hanbxGjaMv
— Karl Henry (@karlhenrypt) 2 January 2017
#operationtransformation @WeCoachPeople @gokathrynthomas @Creaconlodge well done all. Weight off the mind is weight off the body. #fun #LLLD https://t.co/dhwKK2uV6Z
— Derek O’Neill (@DerekONeill101) 7 January 2017
Feckin baking potatoes sold out in Tesco cos they’re on the Operation Transformation shopping list
— Vicki Notaro (@vickinotaro) 10 January 2017
6. John Berger
On 2nd, January, the novelist, poet and art critic, John Berger, died at the age of 90. Berger was popularly known for the TV series Ways of Seeing and novels such as, G., (1972).
Can’t read anything George Michael/ Carrie Fisher/ Debbie Reynolds/ John Berger related without tearing up. pic.twitter.com/Vf0uJioKZ0
— Leanne Woodfull (@LeanneWoodfull) 4 January 2017
John Berger RIP. The @LAReviewofBooks published this just hours before his death was announced https://t.co/kNrcb8Ztmu
— Ruadhán Mac Cormaic (@RuadhanIT) 2 January 2017
7. Spotify
Spotify’s rounded up its users’ individual, most played songs of 2016. This was a move that ensured many brownie points for the streaming service. Even stars like our very own, Hozier, appreciated it. The streaming service knows how to treat its users having also reached out to President Obama with a job offer. The role was entitled ‘President of Playlists’ and Barack seems to tick all the boxes for the position.
This is a nice Spotify feature… Wondering what kinda buzz a lad must’ve been on crawling into his tour bunk listening to J Alfred Prufrock pic.twitter.com/w9ltrKQh4R
— Hozier (@Hozier) 6 January 2017
was just thinking “wow this spotify playlist really _gets_ me” and then realised it was my top songs of 2016
— ciaran reinhardt (@nerdarama) 4 January 2017
The ‘President of Playlists’, apparently! @POTUS @Spotify https://t.co/7xpOTwZpYJ
— SPIN 1038 (@spin1038) 10 January 2017
8. #iHeartAwards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place on 5th, March in Los Angeles. The awards were organised by iHeartRadio and are in their third year. The nominees for this year’s awards were announced on 4th, January, with an award going for Best Fan Army.
“My heart beats with the energy from my fans and my heart beats for the stage.” – Lady Gaga #LittleMonsters #BestFanArmy #iHeartAwards pic.twitter.com/BTioxiScpM
— ♕ (@MJJGagaLover) 6 January 2017
okay i love vessel and tyler and josh and all of my mutuals i wish u happiness&sweet dreams #twentyonepilots #BestFanArmy #iheartradioawards pic.twitter.com/Kowa7XQohT
— i love shannon (@fallawaynote) 8 January 2017
9. Giroud
Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud scored an equaliser in a match against Bournemouth on 3rd, January. However, he was soon criticised for taking the moment to celebrate, instead of immediately returning to the half-way line for a kick-off. He is being blamed for wasting valuable scoring time.
Tony Cascarino reckons Giroud is being used as a scapegoat https://t.co/9wtbi3JQkm
— Irish Sun Sport (@IrishSunSport) 5 January 2017
Giroud goal via @arsenalist https://t.co/Yt0L4LCKpV
— arseblog (@arseblog) 1 January 2017
Arsenal fans currently arguing Giroud’s goal was better than MvG’s D18 D18 checkout
— Enzo Eamore (@EamoV1) 1 January 2017
10. #CES2017
CES refers to the Consumer Technology Association global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow that takes place every January in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tech enthusiasts were out in force for this innovative event.
Forget about the flying cars. Real world stuff from #CES2017 includes cheaper 4K TVs, more USB-C and wireless audio https://t.co/mSGcSlRN0J
— Adrian Weckler (@adrianweckler) 3 January 2017
Had a look at the new products from @Garmin. It’s possible to change the straps on the new Fēnix 5 range in seconds #CES2017 @NewstalkFM pic.twitter.com/ZNyAiYlbmE
— Jess Kelly (@jesskellynt) 5 January 2017
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