For a single day at the end of May 2011, Ireland will have the attention of the world thanks to a 24 hour visit by President Obama. #IRLday is a multi-stakeholder initiative started by @pocketnative to create positive and interesting tweets about Ireland using the #IRLday hashtag on 23 May. The @irlday twitterfeed and blog is managed by the [...]
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Some preliminary statistics on #irlday – 23 may 2011
So we’re just starting to get over the twitlag and starting to working through what #irlday accomplished. Well, #irlday didn’t trend worldwide on Twitter. However, we did contribute significantly to Ireland and all things Irish trending worldwide that day (and for a few days after!). #obamavisit and #potusie soaked up a lot of traffic however [...]
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What Irish memory or moment (#irlmoment) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23rd May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite memory or moment as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay by telling us what your favourite memory or moment is using the hashtag #irlmoment and #irlday. President Obama and the First Lady visiting Ireland, May [...]
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What Irish Books (#irlbook) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23 May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite Irish books or authors as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay by purchasing some of these books. At Swim-Two-Birds – Flann O’Brien Angela’s Ashes – Frank McCourt Brooklyn - Colm Toibin The Commitments – Roddy Doyle [...]
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What Irish Places (#irlplaces) did people tweet about on #irlday
On 23 May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite hotel or place to stay in Ireland as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay and these businesses by checking out the links to their websites and perhaps booking a room if you are planning [...]
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What Irish drink (#irldrink) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23rd May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite Irish drink / beverage as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay by telling us what your favourite Irish drink is or posting a comment below! Baileys, Irish Cream Liqueur Jameson, Ginger Ale & a Slice [...]
Read moreWhat Irish chef, cook, restaurant or eatery (#irlrestaurants) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23 May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite Irish chef, cook, restaurant or eatery as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay by sharing your favourite chef, cook, restaurant or eatery using the Twitter hashtags #irlrestaurants and #irlday. A Abbey Tavern, Howth, Co.Dublin Avoca [...]
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What Irish hotels (#irlhotels) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23 May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite hotel or place to stay in Ireland as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay and these businesses by checking out the links to their websites and perhaps booking a room if you are planning on [...]
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What Irish food or dish (#irlfood) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23 May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite Irish food or dish as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. You can support #IrlDay by sharing your favourite Irish food on Twitter using the hashtag #IrlFood and #IrlDay or get out there and buy Irish! A cuppa, toast [...]
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What Irish poem (#irlpoem) did people tweet about on #irlday?
On 23 May 2011, we asked people to tweet about their favourite Irish poem or poet as part of #irlday. Here is a list of some of them. Austin Clarke The Lost Heifer The Planter’s Daughter Seamus Heaney Blackberry Picking Digging Mid Term Break Patrick Kavanagh Canal Bank Walk Epic Inniskeen Road: July Evening On Raglan [...]
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May 6, 2011
