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The Week on Twitter
The Week on Twitter
Our Topical Editor scours through Twitter every week to see what people are talking about, where the outrage or controversy is, who’s being stupid, who’s being a hero and the stories you need to know about.
The Week on Twitter | Leo Varadkar, Bernie Sanders, & Fyre Festival
This week, the Citizens' Assembly confirmed their recommendation on Ireland's abortion laws, Leo Varadkar received some backlash for his 'social welfare cheat' campaign, and tickets for a Bernie Sanders talk sold out in 5 minutes. Ja Rule's…
The Week on Twitter | Citizens’ Assembly, National Maternity Hospital, & Theresa May
This week, Theresa May called a snap election, the Sisters of Charity are being given a maternity hospital, and the #WeAreIrish hashtag celebrated diversity in Ireland. The Citizens' Assembly also voted in favour of changing Ireland's…
The Week on Twitter | Kendrick, Orkambi, & Sean Spicer
This week, Sean Spicer said some things about Hitler, Kendrick Lamar released an album, and new drugs are set to become available for people living with cystic fibrosis. It was also National Pet Day, so that was nice.
#SeanSpicer claims…
The Week on Twitter | Article 50, Cristiano Ronaldo, & Transport Strikes
This week, Article 50 was triggered, activists rallied outside the Dáil for disability rights, and Dublin Bus services were cancelled due to secondary picketing. Someone also made a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, and it was an event.…
The Week on Twitter | Enda Kenny, Donald Trump, & Shite Pints
This week, Enda Kenny visited Donald Trump, someone poured an atrocious pint, we got the referendum we've all been gasping for, and there was a protest at RTE. The EU also ruled that employers were allowed to ban the hijab in the workplace,…
The Week on Twitter | Strike4Repeal, International Women’s Day, & Rihanna
This week, Ireland went on Strike4Repeal, the rest of the world celebrated International Women’s Day, and Rihanna looked well, as usual. It was also the two year anniversary of #YokeTuesday, when ecstasy and other drugs became temporarily…
The Week on Twitter | Milo Yiannopoulos, Simon Harris, & Pie-gate
This week, Milo Yiannopoulos resigned from Breitbart, Minister for Health Simon Harris was a vampire, Robbie Williams was at the Brits, and we discovered some new planets. A goalkeeper was also forced to resign when he ate a pie at a…
The Week on Twitter | Justin Trudeau, Enda Kenny, & the Grammys
This week, there were calls for Enda Kenny to step down as Fine Gael leader, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was desirable, and Valentine's Day happened. The Grammys were also on this week, and Adele won lots of awards.
Pressure on…
The Week on Twitter | Ann Lovett, Beyonce, & the Rose of Tralee
This week, the Rose of Tralee stated that they had not banned trans women from entering, Beyonce announced that she was with child(ren), and it was the 33rd anniversary of Ann Lovett's death. It was also the 1st of February, so St. Brigid's…
The Week on Twitter | Strike4Repeal, Piers Morgan, & Nazis
This week, a Nazi got punched, Piers Morgan was an idiot, and we all planned to Strike 4 Repeal. The Oscar noms also came out, so I finally decided to watch La La Land. It was fine.
Activists launch #Strike4Repeal movement #repealthe8th…