Today with Claire Byrne

Today with Claire Byrne

@TodaywithClaire

#TodayCB | Today with Claire Byrne on @RTERadio1 | 10am-12pm | Text 51551 or Email [email protected] during the show, or tweet us here.

Ireland https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/today-with-claire-byrne/ Joined 2011-01-25 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

78,016

Followers

1,929

Following

18,871

Tweets

56.5

Avg Engagement

391

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TodaywithClaire'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:2011-01-25
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Ireland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,248
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:43.7
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with its followers, indicating a loyal and active audience. The average likes and retweets suggest a moderate level of interaction with the content.

12.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

43.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

41,644

Total Likes

141,882

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

13

75th Percentile

125,387

Top Tweet

0.72

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

70.4%

Original

6.4%

Replies

19.3%

Retweets

4.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

43.9%

With Links

76.4%

With #Tags

88.1%

With @Mentions

46.1%

With Emojis

201

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.09

Reply/Original Ratio

0.21

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

98.4%

Weekday Posts

1.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#todaycb (1300) #todaysor (751) #todayrte (157) #brexit (45) #cervicalcheckscandal (25) #covid19 (19) #cervicalcheck (17) #todayradio (16) #ge2020 (12) #pfg (10)

Most Mentioned

@rteradio1 (722) @todaysor (480) @todaywithclaire (249) @miriamocal (219) @oconnellbrian (165) @rtenews (161) @barrylenihan (75) @evelyn_orourke (71) @sarahamcinerney (65) @todayradiorte (65)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,285 (70%)
Replies 207 (6%)
Retweets 627 (19%)
Quote Tweets 129 (4%)

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 627 retweets (19% 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 3,248 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

The audience includes listeners of RTE Radio 1 and individuals interested in current events, health, and public discourse. The show's focus on interviews and debates attracts a broad and engaged demographic.

Average

Audience Quality

27.0%

Suspicion Index

39.2%

Low-Quality %

27

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

55.4%

Empty Bio

33.0%

<10 Tweets

9.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

50.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.8%

No URL

23.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

22,819,817

Total Potential Reach

27

Median Follower Reach

163

75th Percentile Reach

7.0%

>1K followers

0.8%

>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).

44.7%

Creators

4,469 accounts

22.4%

Consumers

2,235 accounts

33.0%

Dormant

3,296 accounts

36

Verified Followers

0.36% of total

7.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

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 (584) Dublin City, Ireland (435) Dublin (240) Cork, Ireland (161) Dublin, Ireland (127) Galway, Ireland (86) South Dublin, Ireland (70) Limerick, Ireland (60) Donegal, Ireland (56) Kildare, Ireland (47)

36

Verified Followers

0.36% of total

979

Protected Accounts

9.79% of total

7 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
@JohnCena 14,097,476 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@1pcornwell 1,180,598 Author crime, mystery, writing
@mrjamesob 1,144,492 Radio Host Politics, Radio, Author
@GuillemBalague 1,062,569 Football Journalist Football, Journalism, Broadcasting
@CraigRevHorwood 288,224 Entertainer Dancing, TV, Drag Queen
@TheSundayGame 207,207 Sports Commentator GAA, All-Ireland, Championship
@fratusll 173,433 - -
@SwissCognitive 151,216 AI Hub AI, network, development
@AllisonPearson 132,505 Columnist Telegraph columnist, mother, author
@Magician147 115,513 Snooker Player Snooker, Professional player, Enquiries

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (309) irish (277) ireland (271) love (221) life (164) dublin (150) music (135) living (115) lover (108) teacher (105)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (13) #lfc (9) #mufc (6) #ynwa (6) #irish (6) #x0040 (6) #mentalhealth (5) #ireland (5) #equality (4) #humanrights (4)

4,465

Followers With Bio

5,535

Followers Without Bio

44.65%

% With Bio

55.35%

% 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 3,248 analyzed

130,783

Combined Engagement

4,844

Total Likes

125,939

Total Retweets

26,157

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Current Events Public Health Audience Interaction Media Promotion Interviews Debates Public Discourse
Today with Claire B…
@TodaywithClaire

RT @MikaelThalen: A lawyer using Zoom had to let a judge know that he wasn’t a cat after inadvertently activating a face filter https://t.co/vChc14mjM1

2021-02-10
Retweets: 125,387 Likes: 0 Engagement: 125,387
Today with Claire B…
@TodaywithClaire

Join us tomorrow at ten for the last ever todaysor : We'll be joined by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, we'll hear about events stateside with New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd. Also we'll recall some memories from past shows and we'll have live music and craic

2020-05-07
Retweets: 145 Likes: 1,380 Engagement: 1,525
Today with Claire B…
@TodaywithClaire

🚨 Dental Surgery in Tenerife tells #TodayCB: "In the past 2 weeks we have been getting a lot of bookings from Irish people, all the patients were requesting an email to confirm the appointment (which is new), and then they are not turning up" @RTERadio1

2021-02-12
Retweets: 217 Likes: 1,258 Engagement: 1,475
Today with Claire B…
@TodaywithClaire

It's the end of the #TodaySOR era... For the day that's in it, @ali_mcconnell has had a go at distilling 7 years of interviews, debates, and craic, into a few minutes of radio... Have a listen... @RTERadio1 https://t.co/RJHg7Wwrt7

2020-05-08
Retweets: 168 Likes: 1,227 Engagement: 1,395
Today with Claire B…
@TodaywithClaire

Some of the farewell gifts coming in to @todaysor today: a lotto ticket, a 10 euro note for a cup of coffee in Durrow, a very special shoe box, a homemade knitted tea cosy complete with two teabags! Thanks to all our listeners for being so thoughtful and so creative! https://t.co

2020-05-05
Retweets: 22 Likes: 979 Engagement: 1,001

Key Insights & Takeaways

The show often features notable guests and experts, such as the Chief Medical Officer, which highlights its relevance in public health discussions. The account frequently shares updates about the show's schedule and special segments, indicating a focus on event promotion. There is a notable emphasis on audience participation through text, email, and social media, which helps maintain an interactive and connected community.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 78,016
  • + 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 @TodaywithClaire reveals an growing Twitter presence with 78,016 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 56.5 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