Charlie Bird

Charlie Bird

@charliebird49

Journalist and Broadcaster. On April 2nd I am climbing Croagh Patrick for Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurones Association.

Dublin City, Ireland https://climbwithcharlie.ie/ Joined 2016-04-15 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

62,521

Followers

37

Following

707

Tweets

1,104.9

Avg Engagement

20

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @charliebird49's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2016-04-15
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Dublin City, Ireland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:671
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:1,059.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:45.7
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 671 tweets

The account has high engagement rates, indicating a loyal and active community that responds positively to personal and emotional content.

1,059.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

45.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

710,717

Total Likes

30,667

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

36

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

1,080

75th Percentile

30,596

Top Tweet

17.67

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

67.8%

Original

17.7%

Replies

7.5%

Retweets

7.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.7%

With Media

42.3%

With Links

4.2%

With #Tags

27.4%

With @Mentions

2.2%

With Emojis

201

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.26

Reply/Original Ratio

0.94

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

69.9%

Weekday Posts

30.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#climbwithcharlie (5) #soundcloud (5) #np (5) #adayinmay (5) #elephantintheroommovement (2) #mnd (2) #crime (2) #seniortimes (2) #charlieswalkoffriendship (1) #claremorrisgaa (1)

Most Mentioned

@charliebird49 (37) @khayden2412 (16) @pietahouse (13) @imnda (12) @nialloloughlin (7) @climb_charlie (6) @phelanvicky (6) @paulallenpr (5) @adayinmay2018 (5) @dubsamaritans (4)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 671 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 455 (68%)
Replies 119 (18%)
Retweets 50 (7%)
Quote Tweets 47 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 50 retweets (7% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 671 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

Their audience appears to be supportive and empathetic, with a strong interest in personal stories and health-related topics.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

28

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.8%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

11,355,013

Total Potential Reach

28

Median Follower Reach

162

75th Percentile Reach

5.8%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Ireland (374) Dublin City, Ireland (261) Dublin (138) Cork, Ireland (114) Dublin, Ireland (81) Galway, Ireland (59) London, England (50) United States (43) United Kingdom (42) Limerick, Ireland (39)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

799

Protected Accounts

7.99% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@GreatestQuotes 4,206,323 Inspirational Speaker Challenge, Motivate, Inspire
@IamMzilikazi 555,107 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@zammit_marc 384,494 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@Havenlust 294,226 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@thomaspower 286,142 Entrepreneur AI, Bitcoin, Climate
@PatricKielty 235,201 Comedian Comedy, Ireland, Entertainment
@leedsrhinos 202,533 Sports Team Rugby, Champions, Super League
@mastersofmoney1 202,028 Entrepreneur -
@tconnellyRTE 175,876 Journalist Brexit, Ireland, Podcasts
@sallynugent 158,151 Presenter News, Journalism, Television

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (251) life (229) views (191) irish (168) ireland (161) music (120) dublin (109) lover (106) living (104) health (94)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#longcovid (9) #ynwa (7) #bekind (6) #bitcoin (6) #lufc (5) #blm (5) #resist (5) #dogs (4) #ireland (4) #mecfs (4)

4,306

Followers With Bio

5,694

Followers Without Bio

43.06%

% With Bio

56.94%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 671 analyzed

104,657

Combined Engagement

102,238

Total Likes

2,419

Total Retweets

20,931

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Health Personal Struggle Charity Emotional Expression Community Support
Charlie Bird
@charliebird49

Yes I cried this morning but they were tears of joy at the overwhelming support I received for my Late Late Show appearance. If I am still mobile in the Spring I will climb Croagh Patrick to highlight MND and other terminal illnesses. Your all invited to join me.I love you all.

2021-12-11
Retweets: 1,057 Likes: 29,539 Engagement: 30,596
Charlie Bird
@charliebird49

Recently I spoke about issues with my voice. I now know why. I have been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Thanks to all my pals for their amazing support. And the kindness from so many people. Stay safe everyone.

2021-10-27
Retweets: 300 Likes: 20,552 Engagement: 20,852
Charlie Bird
@charliebird49

This is a difficult tweet for me to send, but I want to thank the two ladies who comforted me in Dunnes Stores in Cornelscourt this afternoon. I was having one of my awful crying moments,which is a symptom of my MND. The hand of friendship helped me so much. Thanks.

2022-09-07
Retweets: 279 Likes: 18,781 Engagement: 19,060
Charlie Bird
@charliebird49

Wow I am completely blown away by the amazing support for climb with Charlie all over the country and abroad .I can tell you we are going to go beyond 2 million Euro raised. I cried so much yesterday,but they were all tears of joy. A big loving hug to everyone. Thanks everyone.

2022-04-03
Retweets: 533 Likes: 16,837 Engagement: 17,370
Charlie Bird
@charliebird49

I am lucky I was able to climb Croagh Patrick. But with my voice gone I am now facing my biggest challenge yet. My swallow is getting worse. Sitting down now to eat is turning into a nightmare ! But I can still extend the hand of friendship to everyone. Thanks for your support.

2022-05-03
Retweets: 250 Likes: 16,529 Engagement: 16,779

Key Insights & Takeaways

The user is open about their health struggles and personal experiences, which fosters a deep connection with their audience. They are raising awareness for charitable causes, such as Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurones Association. Their tweets often include emotional and vulnerable moments, which resonate strongly with followers.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 62,521
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @charliebird49 reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 62,521 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,104.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025