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Each week Olytico tracks the trending Twitter Topics in Ireland. We specialize 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 June – 11th June 2017) are summarized below.
1. #GE2017
The British general election took place on Thursday. Prime Minister Theresa May called for the snap election which resulted in a hung parliament and a hung-up Twitter.
British public are going to get crash course in who & what the DUP are-will they like what they see, for the most part,I think not #ge2017
— Dr Mary McAuliffe 😷 (@MaryMcAuliffe4) June 9, 2017
What a difference a day makes for Sun front pages. We'll see what the final edition shows. #ge2017 pic.twitter.com/23uzTKsbsH
— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) June 8, 2017
2. #LeavingCert
The Leaving Certification a.k.a. the final exam for Irish secondary schools took place last week. Students took to Twitter in preparation for the exam, and to vent about it afterwards.
For anyone stressing out about tomorrow #leavingcert
Sometimes lists can help stay you to calm so here's a thread of everything you need!— . (@DaLeaving) June 6, 2017
when you spend the morning of English Paper 2 checking examinations.ie to see if they put up English Paper 2 by mistake #leavingcert pic.twitter.com/Lkzc3nG3nz
— 300pointsisgood (@300youcandothis) June 8, 2017
People in shock after the Hons Maths Paper 1. Hardest paper in 5 years, they're saying. Why does it have to be so hard? Why?#LeavingCert
— Denise Deegan / Aimee Alexander (@denisedeegan) June 9, 2017
3. #FeministsAreEverywhere
The National Women’s Council of Ireland held a discussion on women rights on Thursday right here in Dublin. Guest speakers, such as feminist Frances Fitzgerald, led the discussion on the challenges women face, and tweets poured in regarding the topic.
Inaugural @GOWNireland meeting today- this is start of something special #wearedelivering #justthebeginning #FeministsAreEverywhere pic.twitter.com/vIxWuS7COy
— Louise Kenny (@louiseckenny) June 10, 2017
Speaking at @NWCI #FeministsAreEverywhere this morning: @FitzgeraldFrncs and @SarahAMcInerney https://t.co/8508NQdNCk
— Herizon Forum (@herizonevent) June 8, 2017
4. #Qatar
Several Arab states have cut travel, diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar earlier this week in response to the concern that the state is supporting Islamic terrorism. Qatar’s economy will suffer greatly from the blockade if nothing is done, however Iran has already stepped up and sent food to Qatar.
#Gado gets it right again @iGaddo #Qatar #SaudiArabia #Trump pic.twitter.com/qgKnFzEJDE
— Frank Reidy (@roscatha) June 8, 2017
Citizens in #Qatar note that we have updated our travel advice for that country in light of recent developments See https://t.co/kO92Ov2RLM
— DFATravelWise (@dfatravelwise) June 6, 2017
5. #OITNB
The finale of Orange is the New Black premiered this week. The episode was rumored to be quite emotional for fans to watch, not to mention that the episode ended with a cliff-hanger. Fans must now wait at least a year to find out what happens next.
taystee jefferson and poussey washington were such adorable friends. THEY DESERVED BETTER#oitnb pic.twitter.com/mRnzdpKuHD
—  (@ravenclvws) June 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/LeosWitness/status/873885346735558656
6. #CRUvBIL
On Saturday the Lions beat the Crusaders in what pundits had billed as their toughest test of the tour to date. Next up, they play the Highlanders.
Hit ❤️ if you're up for #CRUvBIL!! pic.twitter.com/y5yuDCg1wf
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) June 10, 2017
Do find it ironic the Christchurch crowd booing Lions players for offsides. #crusaders have not been onsides since 1996. #CRUvBIL
— Craig Ray (@craigray11) June 10, 2017
7. #OneLoveManchester
Last Sunday singer Ariana Grande held the benefit concert One Love Manchester honoring the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. The following week fans tweeted videos and pictures of the event raising even more money.
This is one of my favourites 🙈 they sound so good ✨ #OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/2SbHtcMbHm
— A ♡ (@IconicThirly) June 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/coldplaying/status/872085319453208578
8. #BBUK
Big Brother UK began its new season on Monday. Fans were shocked at a new twist to the rules this season. Contestant Tom Barber was voted as the People’s Housemate and he now has access to social media. Twitter blew up with input about the episode.
https://twitter.com/RossO_Brien/status/873641170051760128
Im guessing the #BBUK producers are ex on the beach fans..
they might aswell have them walking out of the water— Daryl Glynn (@darylglynn) June 5, 2017
9. #Austria
The Republic of Ireland played Austria in a crucial World Cup Qualifier on Sunday. A late Jonathan Walters strike gave the home side a draw and maintained their unbeaten run. Next up for Martin O’Neill’s men is Georgia in September.
Best seat in the house for the Ireland game! COME ON IRELAND!!! 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮#coybig #avivafanstudio #ireland #austria #worldcup pic.twitter.com/xdT843xzfZ
— Martin Guilfoyle (@MartyGuilfoyle) June 11, 2017
10. #LoveIsland
Another television show trended on Twitter this week…
The third season of Love Island launched on Monday. The popular game show gives contestants a chance to find love while on an island with several other couples. Tweets flowed in during the exciting first show.
https://twitter.com/Nellworth/status/873283391545896962
camilla happy, sad, excited and shocked #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/3OLWVSM6CM
— Chris Withers (@withchrisw) June 11, 2017
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