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In a year of staying home and being apart from friends and family, social media, as well as online relationships and communities, became more important than ever.
In a year like no other, we have reached each other in times of uncertainty, hope and joy. We experienced this year physically distanced together via social media.
As the year-end data from Twitter shows, people in Ireland gathered to promote friendliness, laugh a little and fight against social injustice.
It’s no surprise that the most used hashtags of 2020 were # Covid19 and #Coronavirus as we shared the latest news trying to figure out how to navigate the strange new world.
As is so often the case, tough times got the best out of people as #ActsOfKindness was a huge trend after TV producer Helen O’Rahilly encouraged people to volunteer and help others through the pandemic.
The aunt in Arnotts in June (her last expedition there). Note: lack of a walking stick. I think it draws energy from the building. Browse Queen. image. Twitter. com / Btd6pklTOE
While Ms. O’Rahilly inspired good deeds across Ireland, she also made people smile as she described her fun and often poignant experiences caring for her older aunt during Covid-19.
s # StairliftAscends became something of a diary, and it was such a hit that the stories were condensed into one book: The Stairlift Ascends: Tweets from a Covid Cocoon.
Another woman who spent 2020 lifting the nation’s spirits was comedian Alison Spittle, who started the #CovideoParty.
With concerts being canceled and movie theaters closed, many people found it difficult to chat during the long nights of lockdown, especially those who lived alone.
Ms. Spitttle created the #CovideoParty, where thousands of people registered to watch films and tweet them live together.
Binge watching became a national pastime during the lockdown, and for the second year running, Love Island was the most talked-about TV show.
The series caused some scandals among viewers as our very own Paul Mescal and his gold chain fainted people all over the world.
The 24-year-old cemented his place in Irish hearts with a succinct two-word tweet that became the most popular tweet on Irish Twitter this year.
After some UK media outlets tried to call it one of their own, Mescal kept it short and sweet, simply responding, « I’m Irish. « .
When we weren’t watching Netflix, much of this year was spent chasing Chief Medical Officer Dr. Watching Tony Holohan lead the country through the pandemic.
He soon became known in Irish households. In July, Dr. Holohan to take a step back from his duties to spend time with his family.
The announcement sparked support and gratitude from the Irish people on Twitter.
Those who might not have had a lot of love on Twitter were the ones who attended the #GolfGate dinner this summer.
The story, first told by the Irish examiner, caused public outrage and resulted in the resignation of a number of public figures from high profile roles.
The Black Lives Matter movement dominated the discourse on Twitter after the death of George Floyd in the US in May of this year.
Irish voices joined people around the world calling for justice for black people killed by police in the US and an end to systemic racism worldwide.
While there was a lack of live sports action this year, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford of Twitter was thrilled with his work increasing the plight of the UK’s poorest children and made him the most talked about athlete on Irish Twitter this year.
It’s been a year of ups and downs in the football world, with Liverpool fans celebrating becoming Premier League champions earlier this year, while fans across the football world mourned Diego Maradona last month.
Emily Blunt will do anything to be with Jamie Dornan on #WildMountainThyme! See the romantic comedy of the year in cinemas and on request on 11. December on. image. Twitter. com / hrNGcrizx7
Other highlights on Twitter in 2020 included the US election, the tragic death of basketball player Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in January, and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman of cancer, the trailer for Wild Mountain Thyme that got a lot of discussion the theme sparked dubious Irish accents from its stars and SuperValus heartwarming Christmas advertisements.
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