Sky Sports GAA
The official Sky Sports account for GAA! 📸Instagram: @SkySportsGAA
92,583
Followers
127
Following
12,302
Tweets
35.4
Avg Engagement
205
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @SkySportsGAA'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:2014-04-09
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Sky Studios
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,184
- Avg Likes per Tweet:31.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.8
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,184 tweetsThe account maintains a steady engagement rate with a focus on likes over retweets. Its content often includes visuals and links, which contribute to its interactive nature.
31.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
3.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
100,696
Total Likes
12,053
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
6
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
18
75th Percentile
3,935
Top Tweet
0.38
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
91.9%
Original
1.0%
Replies
7.0%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
36.6%
With Links
3.8%
With #Tags
17.8%
With @Mentions
47.8%
With Emojis
104
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
48.0%
Weekday Posts
52.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,184 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 223 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 3,184 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 10,000 followersThe audience primarily consists of GAA fans and sports enthusiasts interested in hurling and Gaelic games. The account also attracts attention through celebrity collaborations and inspirational content.
Average
Audience Quality
34.4%
Suspicion Index
52.7%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
65.7%
Empty Bio
51.6%
<10 Tweets
5.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
63.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
95.5%
No URL
39.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
1,507,379
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
66
75th Percentile Reach
2.1%
>1K followers
0.1%
>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).
28.3%
Creators
2,831 accounts
20.1%
Consumers
2,008 accounts
51.6%
Dormant
5,161 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):
14
Verified Followers
0.14% of total
1,110
Protected Accounts
11.1% of total
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Visiongeo | 89,116 | Philanthropist | NGO funding, Philanthropy, Travel |
| @barrybutler9 | 83,282 | - | - |
| @IndianSportFan | 73,068 | Sports Fan | Sports, Fans, Respect |
| @JohnBrewin_ | 41,342 | - | - |
| @RoscommonGAA | 36,602 | - | - |
| @GalwayGaillimh | 26,415 | - | - |
| @AllIrishSport | 23,367 | - | - |
| @Estevens1990 | 21,306 | - | - |
| @FPL_TeddyBears | 14,529 | - | - |
| @eoghancorry | 13,996 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
3,426
Followers With Bio
6,574
Followers Without Bio
34.26%
% With Bio
65.74%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,184 analyzed15,111
Combined Engagement
14,207
Total Likes
904
Total Retweets
3,022
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
"I've obviously had some personal tough times, and you think about those people. Sport and hurling for us is your saving grace because that's what you love doing." Henry Shefflin reflects on his first year as @Galway_GAA manager... https://t.co/FxahM5RqbP
Actor Bill Murray is at the hurling in Thurles! 📸@sportsfile https://t.co/56mnCVuW64
*Never* give up on a ball! 👏 https://t.co/2nKLi0kICp
🤔Best sporting occasion? 🤔Favourite sportspeople? 🔴⚪️Roy Keane is a Rebel through and through! https://t.co/nu1xPpeKei
🗣️"𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍..." 🏐@Mescal_Paul sets the scene ahead of the All-Ireland final! 📺Watch Dublin vs Mayo live on Sky Sports Mix from 4pm Saturday! https://t.co/fh2C3iTdXw
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently collaborates with celebrities like Bill Murray to boost visibility and appeal. It emphasizes motivational messages, such as 'Never give up on a ball,' to inspire its audience. The use of Instagram integration highlights a multi-platform strategy to expand reach and engagement.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 92,583
- + 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 @SkySportsGAA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 92,583 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 35.4 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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