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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 (3rd – 9th April 2017) are summarised below.
1. Syria, #Assad
President Donald Trump is finding himself in unusual territory after receiving many positive reactions following his largest foreign policy decision since his inauguration in January. After news of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s nerve-gas attack on the people of Syria, the Trump administration issued the executive order to drop a series of missiles on the Shayrat air base. Trump issued a statement saying the horrific deaths of babies and children were his main reason for taking action.
#Idlib #Syria #Notonlychemicals Protest march2Russia Embassy #Dublin Friday 7th april #marian pic.twitter.com/qKknYgcJwP
— @SyriaIrl (@Syria_Irl) April 9, 2017
"I'm not going to abandon my country."
Syria chemical attack survivors vow to fight for justice https://t.co/ZCaEbZgUiC pic.twitter.com/ZhknG1iT25
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 12, 2017
2. #OnTheFarm
Big Week on the Farm returned to RTE this week for five nights of live, educational entertainment hosted by a dairy farm in Coutehill, Co. Cavan. The show promised “live studio demos, discussions, dissections, hatchings and births,” all of which were delivered as the Shalvey family-of-five exposed what daily life on a farm is. During the show, owner of the farm, Patrick Shalvey even broke a world record for the reverse tractor run. Overall, viewers loved seeing the Shalvey’s farm and found that it was the perfect way to welcome spring to Ireland.
Meet The Shalvey family! Join them live at 7pm for the very first Big Week #OnTheFarm! pic.twitter.com/RbXOjPGIwY
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) April 3, 2017
Get ready for you close up. This buffalo calf has taken a bit of a shine to our camera man. Big Week #onthefarm pic.twitter.com/nA29hQbCie
— Helen Carroll (@MsHelenCarroll) April 6, 2017
#onthefarm pic.twitter.com/M10PJYFLIN
— Louise Denvir (@LouiseDenvir) April 7, 2017
3. #ArnottsStyleSessions
From April 6th to 10th, Dublin’s oldest department store, Arnotts, offered new, exclusive “style sessions” featuring beauty experts and stylists renowned for their work. The sessions consisted of make-up tips, fashion shows, tricks for healthier skin, and even Beauty Bingo. Ladies were able to get celebrity advice from stars like international make-up artist Christine Lucignano, Dancing with the Stars presenter, Amanda Byram and Irish singer, Imelda May.
When it comes to brows Focus on the shape and relax on the colour! @cloochy sharing her knowledge at #ArnottsStyleSessions pic.twitter.com/X3l9Hyemna
— corinné vaughan (@Cory_Vaughan) April 6, 2017
Look at that crowd @ArnottsDublin #ArnottsStyleSessions pic.twitter.com/i0vKtfvXDf
— IMAGE Media (@image_magazine) April 8, 2017
4. #TheMasters
The annual Masters golf tournament took place in Augusta, Georgia last week from April 6th to 9th. The stakes were higher than ever to win the coveted green jacket as the prize money on the line was the most the tournament had ever seen. After an intense “sudden-death play-off” between Spain’s Sergio Garcia and England’s Justin Rose, Garcia claimed his first jacket.
The winning putt. #themasters pic.twitter.com/b0lEPfBKxM
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2017
When the telly wants to go into Auto Standby mode because you haven't changed channel for four hours, you know it's #TheMasters Sunday! ⛳️
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) April 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/conormeany/status/851215766036901889
5. #IFTA17
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2017 took place on April 8th, rolling out the red carpet to honor Ireland’s best in the industry. Hosted by comedian Deirdre O’Kane, the awards celebrated a fantastic year for Irish film, television and drama. Highlights from the night included A Date for Mad Mary‘s win for Best Film, Cillian Murphy taking home the award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama and newly-awarded Best Actress Amy Huberman’s dedication to her daughter.
Delighted to have won an IFTA for @MattressMenFilm thanks to @colm_quinn for all his hard work! #IFTA17 #IFTA2017 Download it with @Volta RT pic.twitter.com/tTAkDxAGiA
— Mattress Mick (@mattressmick) April 8, 2017
Huge Congratulations to #CillianMurphy on his much deserved #IFTA17 Best Actor in a Drama Award. About 'kin time! #PeakyBlinders pic.twitter.com/tsvU3N0fYO
— Peaky Blinders FB (@PeakyBlindersFB) April 8, 2017
6. #Aintree, #GrandNational
The annual Grand National horse race was held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England last week, celebrating 170 years of racing glory. Millions of people tuned into the race after placing strategic bets on their favourite horses. In a historic ending, jockey Derek Fox steered eight-year-old One For Arthur over the finish line to earn the Grand National title. One For Arthur, trained by Lucinda Russel, is the second Scottish-trained horse to win the race.
https://twitter.com/TeamFA/status/850716411852984320
TO ARTHUR!!! Yeoooowwwww 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 #grandnational 🐎🐎🐎🐎 pic.twitter.com/lAIMyfBrs0
— Tara Moran (@tazmorano) April 8, 2017
7. #IRLWNT
The Ireland Senior Women’s National Football Team was the center of conversation all over Ireland but not for its performance on the field. The women went on strike last week, requesting better treatment for the sacrifices they make for the team. Topics like adequate changing rooms, team track suits and stipends for loss of earnings were addressed by the Football Association of Ireland. The women have returned back to training, undoubtedly proud of the changes they set in motion.
https://twitter.com/FairGameCast/status/849282207302766593
Well done ladies ! Its a long time coming! the FAI demand the ladies behave like professionals but treat them as amateurs or worse. #IRLWNT pic.twitter.com/cD2P50euOK
— Mark Leavy (@leavy_ml) April 4, 2017
In shock/anger over this. The "issues" Irish Women's Football team want addressed. These are basic needs not issues! #IRLWNT #WomenInSport pic.twitter.com/YBAciYNZDJ
— Natalya Coyle (@Natalyacoyle) April 4, 2017
8. #EntExp24
The seventh annual Entrepreneur Experience took place in Cork last week. Aptly given the hashtag #EntExp24, the event allows “24 Emerging Entrepreneurs to gain unparalleled access, advice and mentoring from 24 of Ireland’s most successful business leaders over 24 hours.” After the intense two-day event, Helixworks, a DNA data storage company, earned the award for Most Innovative Company and a €1,000 check.
The lovely @JuliaEazyCity onstage with @BroadlakePete in her capacity as an #EntExp24 alumnus pic.twitter.com/wmJexztRV1
— CorkBIC (@CorkBIC) April 7, 2017
And the overall #EntExp24 winner is the very exciting @Helixworks, well deserved runners up are @FoodCloud @yeloblade & @learnaboutgmp pic.twitter.com/mDDzaJBnOk
— Niamh Sterling (@NiamhSterling) April 8, 2017
9. #MUNvGLA
Munster faced-off with Glasgow Warriors for the fourth time this season on Saturday, April 8th. In their 9th sold-out game this year, Munster continued its reign over the Scottish team finishing with a score of 10 – 7. Munster is in 2nd place overall, trailing only to Leicester by two points. The powerhouse team will continue to give it their all in the hopes of playing at home for the Pro12 semi-finals.
Oh dear we have created a Munster😁 #MUNvGLA pic.twitter.com/UbCVVsVp90
— David Quaid (@DavidQuaid5) April 8, 2017
MUNSTER 10 GLASGOW 7
JUST ANOTHER WIN FOR THE BAD GUYS #MUNvGLA pic.twitter.com/Oa1hOxmnra— Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) April 8, 2017
10. Pepsi
A media storm surrounded Pepsi last week after the company released a more-than-controversial advertisement. The ad depicts Kendall Jenner, amidst a street protest, handing a can of Pepsi over to a police officer. The release sparked an enormous Twitter outrage, and even a Saturday Night Live sketch. Many people are saying it might be the worst ad ever made. Despite Pepsi recently pulling the ad, satirical posts of Pepsi cans solving the world’s problems are still rampant on social media.
Every protest I've ever been on: Jumped around laughing with like-minded, slim & beautiful and given the Gardaí refreshments. #Pepsi pic.twitter.com/LW7LeOL3Xn
— Bernadette Ferguson (@bfergusonkf) April 5, 2017
800 years of oppression and all we needed to do was hand the Brits a can of #Pepsi?! If only we knew! 😐 pic.twitter.com/OvR4G1QYet
— Cormac Moore (@CormacComedy) April 5, 2017
The galaxy is saved!!!! (#StarWars #RogueOne #DarthVader #Rebels #Pepsi #Peace) pic.twitter.com/KDq87gykvr
— TheGoldClaw (@TheGoldClaw) April 6, 2017
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