HSE Ireland

HSE Ireland

@HSELive

Your official guide to what's happening in the health services. Not monitored 24/7. In an emergency dial 999. Twitter policy https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/communications/digital/social-media/social-media-and-digital-policy/hse-twitter-policy/ #ForUsAll

Ireland https://www.hse.ie/ Joined 2009-08-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

266,206

Followers

494

Following

37,287

Tweets

15.8

Avg Engagement

608

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @HSELive'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-08-27
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Ireland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.9
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account has moderate engagement with an average of 726 likes and 268 retweets per tweet. Engagement appears to be consistent across its content, with a focus on informative and educational posts.

9.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

5.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

32,326

Total Likes

19,141

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

17

75th Percentile

5,589

Top Tweet

0.06

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

63.0%

Original

31.4%

Replies

5.2%

Retweets

0.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

70.1%

With Links

40.4%

With #Tags

32.5%

With @Mentions

15.3%

With Emojis

214

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.5

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

74.1%

Weekday Posts

25.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#forusall (191) #covidvaccine (138) #ourhealthservice (109) #staysafe (88) #covid19 (67) #fluvaccine (65) #havethatconversation (52) #sunsmart (50) #knowthesigns (49) #askaboutalcohol (43)

Most Mentioned

@hsenccp (62) @hse (34) @donnellystephen (22) @hsequitteam (21) @drugsdotie (20) @ambulancenas (19) @roinnslainte (18) @hselive (17) @peopleofhse (14) @dmhospitalgroup (14)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,047 (63%)
Replies 1,022 (31%)
Retweets 170 (5%)
Quote Tweets 11 (0%)

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 170 retweets (5% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes the general public, especially those interested in health services and public health policies. It also targets individuals seeking information on STIs, vaccines, and health emergencies.

Below Average

Audience Quality

40.2%

Suspicion Index

64.8%

Low-Quality %

1

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

70.8%

Empty Bio

69.5%

<10 Tweets

2.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

71.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

94.9%

No URL

58.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

5,741,007

Total Potential Reach

1

Median Follower Reach

14

75th Percentile Reach

1.4%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

16.3%

Creators

8,145 accounts

14.2%

Consumers

7,107 accounts

69.5%

Dormant

34,748 accounts

59

Verified Followers

0.12% of total

3.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.03

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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 (1,654) Dublin City, Ireland (1,531) Dublin (464) Cork, Ireland (442) Dublin, Ireland (316) Galway, Ireland (231) Limerick, Ireland (190) Kildare, Ireland (168) South Dublin, Ireland (161) Wexford, Ireland (136)

112

Verified Followers

0.11% of total

8,715

Protected Accounts

8.63% 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
@KevinandTrevor 696,932 - -
@THE_THEO_FORD 469,018 - -
@RobertBohan 305,821 Artist Drawing, Painting, History
@spencerrayner 265,475 Digital Marketer Cryptocurrency, Education, Health & Wellness
@jorcervan 237,697 Writer Mythology, Self-discovery, Openness
@TooooMuchAtOnce 142,728 Influencer crypto, empowerment, web3
@TheSoulfulEMU 128,499 Digital Media Consultant Digital Media, Life Coach, Peacemaker
@Jhilleaf 128,262 Influencer Astrology, Simps, Tribute
@IrishSmiley 119,770 Keynote Speaker Psychology, Neuroscience, Leadership
@INTERPOL_Cyber 110,486 Law Enforcement cybercrime, global impact, communities

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (1,564) ireland (1,497) views (1,436) life (1,301) irish (1,232) health (1,156) dublin (1,082) student (948) music (732) lover (672)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ynwa (29) #mentalhealth (25) #mufc (25) #ireland (24) #andacyclist (23) #lfc (22) #glazersout (20) #longcovid (18) #bitcoin (18) #dublin (17)

33,601

Followers With Bio

67,398

Followers Without Bio

33.27%

% With Bio

66.73%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

8,871

Combined Engagement

6,273

Total Likes

2,598

Total Retweets

1,774

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Health Prevention Education Community Engagement Health Policy Sti Awareness Vaccination
HSE Ireland
@HSELive

We don’t always know who’s at risk from COVID-19 and other viruses. But we do know how to protect them: https://t.co/Wgrun2Rzhc #ForUsAll https://t.co/x6mP3fjOL1

2022-06-24
Retweets: 1,678 Likes: 3,911 Engagement: 5,589
HSE Ireland
@HSELive

Today, we remember Laura Brennan on what would have been her 30th birthday. Laura campaigned for people to get the HPV vaccine that can protect them from HPV. The vaccine is available to all first-year students. Get the facts, get the vaccine #ProtectOurFuture #ThankYouLaura http

2022-09-30
Retweets: 214 Likes: 1,185 Engagement: 1,399
HSE Ireland
@HSELive

From today, everyone in Ireland aged 17 and older will have access to free home testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To find out more, or to order your free home STI test kit visit: https://t.co/1GyOfwSMyr #STIHomeTesting #respectprotect https://t.co/WGyhD0vmee

2022-10-04
Retweets: 269 Likes: 691 Engagement: 960
HSE Ireland
@HSELive

Today is @paulreiddublin's last day in the office as CEO of #OurHealthService. We thank Paul for his incredible commitment to the role and for all he achieved while working with us, especially during uncertain times like COVID-19 and cyber attack. We wish him well in the future.

2022-09-30
Retweets: 30 Likes: 486 Engagement: 516
HSE Ireland
@HSELive

RT @IrishPharmacy: The Safe Pharmacy initiative, being launched today, enables people experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control to r…

2022-07-01
Retweets: 407 Likes: 0 Engagement: 407

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares public health campaigns and awareness initiatives. It emphasizes prevention and education over treatment. It uses hashtags like #ForUsAll to promote community engagement and inclusivity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 266,206
  • + 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 @HSELive reveals an growing Twitter presence with 266,206 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 15.8 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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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