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RTÉ

@rte

Raidió Teilifís Éireann | Ireland's National Public Service Multi-Media Organisation

Dublin-Cork-Regional & Global https://linktr.ee/_rte_ Joined 2013-03-06 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

704,595

Followers

23,128

Following

103,820

Tweets

9.7

Avg Engagement

1,196

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @rte'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:2013-03-06
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Dublin-Cork-Regional & Global

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, tweets receive around 486 likes and 65 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The content often includes links to live streams and special moments, which likely drive interaction.

8.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

26,019

Total Likes

5,621

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

1,027

Top Tweet

0.01

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

98.0%

Original

1.3%

Replies

0.1%

Retweets

0.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

98.5%

With Links

39.5%

With #Tags

92.2%

With @Mentions

32.6%

With Emojis

168

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

10.5

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

75.4%

Weekday Posts

24.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#rtesupportingthearts (156) #creidimionat (89) #onthisday (87) #toyshowmusical (65) #rtept (59) #rtechoiceprize (51) #scienceweek (44) #latelatetoyshow (38) #rteupfront (29) #scienceweek2022 (29)

Most Mentioned

@lifestylerte (418) @rteplayer (289) @rte_culture (266) @rteone (258) @rte_ents (203) @rte (195) @rtebrainstorm (191) @rtearchives (190) @rteradio1 (164) @rtenews (160)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,185 (98%)
Replies 42 (1%)
Retweets 2 (0%)
Quote Tweets 21 (1%)

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 2 retweets (0% 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 is Irish sports fans, especially those interested in football and national team events. It also appeals to younger audiences through engaging content and youth-focused messages.

Below Average

Audience Quality

42.3%

Suspicion Index

68.6%

Low-Quality %

1

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

73.8%

Empty Bio

73.5%

<10 Tweets

2.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

74.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

95.0%

No URL

63.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

10,001,256

Total Potential Reach

1

Median Follower Reach

9

75th Percentile Reach

1.4%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.1%

>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).

13.5%

Creators

6,774 accounts

12.9%

Consumers

6,463 accounts

73.5%

Dormant

36,763 accounts

143

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

2.8%

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 (1,325) Dublin City, Ireland (1,155) Cork, Ireland (359) Dublin (277) Dublin, Ireland (202) Galway, Ireland (173) Limerick, Ireland (160) South Dublin, Ireland (131) Kildare, Ireland (99) Wexford, Ireland (99)

262

Verified Followers

0.26% of total

6,704

Protected Accounts

6.7% of total

3 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
@BrianODriscoll 939,486 Pundit Rugby, Punditry, Ambassador
@BigBoyler 792,700 Actor Comedy, Acting, Humor
@bbcthree 742,957 Media TV, entertainment, humor
@WipeHomophobia 697,186 - -
@OccupyDemocrats 538,521 Political Activist Progressive, Grassroots, Politics
@zammit_marc 387,934 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@EvanKirstel 343,972 Tech Influencer Tech, B2B, Social media
@JJConway777 332,740 Sales Trainer Leadership, Sales, Strategy
@NolanColeen 276,435 TV Personality Tea, Dogs, Agony Aunt
@drissawaked 266,276 Physician Health education, Coronavirus, Medical specialist

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

irish (1,378) ireland (1,343) love (1,342) life (1,056) music (707) dublin (683) views (658) student (634) lover (490) world (467)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ireland (32) #nft (24) #blm (21) #bitcoin (19) #fbpe (18) #music (16) #mufc (16) #glazersout (15) #dublin (14) #lfc (14)

29,256

Followers With Bio

70,744

Followers Without Bio

29.26%

% With Bio

70.74%

% 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

4,147

Combined Engagement

3,661

Total Likes

486

Total Retweets

829

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sports Football National Pride Youth Inspiration Media Broadcasting Live Events
RTÉ
@rte

GOAL IRELAND!!! Amber Barrett with the speed and the finish to put Ireland into the lead at Hampden Park 📺 Watch live - https://t.co/o9LGC7Tr6E 📻 Listen live - https://t.co/UTkzVIhBn7 📱 Updates - https://t.co/WYi37auNW3 #rtesoccer #SCOIRL @RTEsport https://t.co/RIOMU7kMYG

2022-10-11
Retweets: 102 Likes: 925 Engagement: 1,027
RTÉ
@rte

'This is for all the young kids growing up - now they have something to dream for' Wrapped in her Donegal flag, goal hero Amber Barrett speaks to @Corktod #rtesoccer #SCOIRL @RTEsport https://t.co/iUuc6UTylB

2022-10-11
Retweets: 85 Likes: 878 Engagement: 963
RTÉ
@rte

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton told @MiriamOCal he believes it is a "miracle" that the Good Friday Agreement survived the Brexit process. He told Prime Time that Brexit was aimed at the heart of the Belfast Agreement. Read more: https://t.co/CG16FkjlNc #rtept

2023-04-04
Retweets: 249 Likes: 611 Engagement: 860
RTÉ
@rte

What a special moment that was for our young @LFC fan on the #LateLateToyShow. Not only does #CaoimhinKelleher have great hands, he's got a big heart too ♥️ https://t.co/Ir5obWo7VZ

2022-11-25
Retweets: 30 Likes: 662 Engagement: 692
RTÉ
@rte

After over 40 years on @rte, senior newscaster Eileen Dunne has retired. The Nine O'Clock News presenter signed off from her final broadcast tonight, saying it has been ‘an honour and a privilege’ | Read: https://t.co/kxvqQ9hm4D https://t.co/AWpctu82XG

2022-11-18
Retweets: 20 Likes: 585 Engagement: 605

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares live updates and highlights from major matches, especially involving the Irish national team. It emphasizes youth inspiration and national pride, often featuring young athletes and their achievements. Content is highly visual, with a focus on moments that evoke emotional responses and national identity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 704,595
  • + 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 @rte reveals an growing Twitter presence with 704,595 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 9.7 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