Fergal O'Brien
| Multi-media Reporter @RTENews | Email: fergal.obrien@rte.ie | Previously @TV3Ireland @VirginMedia_One @TodayFM @Newstalkfm | From Cong in Co Mayo |
10,583
Followers
1,273
Following
7,071
Tweets
72.8
Avg Engagement
142
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @FergalOBrien_'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:2010-05-03
- Verification:No
- Location:Dublin, Ireland
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:56.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:16.2
- Followers Analyzed:10,502
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating a strong level of audience interaction. The content often sparks discussion and emotional responses from followers.
56.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
16.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
28,287
Total Likes
8,110
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
18
75th Percentile
13,418
Top Tweet
6.88
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
49.2%
Original
31.6%
Replies
15.0%
Retweets
4.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
58.2%
With Links
39.8%
With #Tags
68.2%
With @Mentions
10.0%
With Emojis
183
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.64
Reply/Original Ratio
0.28
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
66.8%
Weekday Posts
33.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 75 retweets (15% 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 500 tweetsEngagement 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 10,502 followersHis audience appears to be interested in news, current events, and community activities in Ireland. The engagement suggests a mix of public and media professionals who follow his reporting.
Good
Audience Quality
19.5%
Suspicion Index
17.1%
Low-Quality %
363
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
28.5%
Empty Bio
9.8%
<10 Tweets
35.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
24.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
65.8%
No URL
5.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
39,847,435
Total Potential Reach
363
Median Follower Reach
1,462
75th Percentile Reach
31.4%
>1K followers
5.8%
>10K followers
1.0%
>50K followers
0.4%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
77.5%
Creators
8,136 accounts
12.7%
Consumers
1,335 accounts
9.8%
Dormant
1,031 accounts
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):
706
Verified Followers
6.72% of total
1,073
Protected Accounts
10.22% of total
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @6BillionPeople | 2,038,023 | - | - |
| @BretBaier | 1,496,617 | Political Anchor | Politics, News, Author |
| @rtenews | 1,242,173 | News Outlet | News, Current Affairs, International |
| @LeBronJames | 1,006,034 | - | - |
| @larrykim | 729,625 | Entrepreneur | Startups, AdWords, Chatbots |
| @rte | 699,619 | Media | News, Entertainment, Culture |
| @TayeDiggs | 648,409 | Actor | acting, chocolate, hosting |
| @djkingassassin | 474,670 | DJ | Music, Club, Producer |
| @LeoVaradkar | 455,761 | Politician | Travel, Sunshine, Concerts |
| @TodayFM | 314,170 | Radio Station | Music, Ireland, Radio |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,505
Followers With Bio
2,997
Followers Without Bio
71.46%
% With Bio
28.54%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 500 analyzed20,120
Combined Engagement
17,929
Total Likes
2,191
Total Retweets
4,024
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Highly emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as a group of volunteers, including husbands, fathers and sons, started a journey to Ukraine to help defend their home country. 23-year-old Pavlo Serdiuk (4th image) said “it’s my duty to my country.” @RTENews https://t.co/E4ykiFWoCJ
Large numbers of people aged 16 and over have been queuing since early this morning at the City West Covid-19 Vaccination Centre to avail of the walk-in vaccine service. 1,000 walk-ins by 11am alone @RTENews https://t.co/zAwfTtLSlC
The scene outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin. Members of the Ukrainian community in Ireland singing Ukraine’s national anthem #Ukraine #Russia @RTENews https://t.co/wu4k6q8KAG
Footage from inside Dublin Airport showing long queues at around 6pm to get through security, meandering the length of the departures area. The DAA has apologised and advised passengers to expect delays over the coming days and weeks, as new security staff are hired @RTENews http
The road outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin has been closed again today after large numbers of protestors turned out for a third day of demonstrations against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine @RTENews https://t.co/pDuBDMebOd
Key Insights & Takeaways
Fergal O'Brien's tweets often focus on emotional and impactful stories, such as humanitarian efforts and political events. His reporting highlights community involvement and public sentiment, especially around social and political issues. He frequently shares content related to Ireland's relationship with global events, including Ukraine and Russia.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 10,583
- + 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 @FergalOBrien_ reveals an growing Twitter presence with 10,583 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 72.8 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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