Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @DeclanKearneySF
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
382
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-21
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-30
Tweets covering
8 days
Average age of authors' accounts
5 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a range of topics related to Irish politics and history, including a critique of Sinn Fein leaders for their alleged ties to the IRA, praise for a speech by Sinn Fein's Declan Kearney advocating for a unified Ireland, and comments on the recent death of a prominent republican figure. Some of the tweets express sympathy and respect for the deceased, while others engage in name-calling and political attacks.
Topic Modeling
- Irish liberation and reunification
- Controversy surrounding Sinn Fein and IRA connections
- Tributes and condolences for deceased individuals involved in Sinn Fein
- Criticism and insults towards Sinn Fein and its members
- Political commentary on Irish and British politics
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a wide range of emotions, including anger, admiration, grief, and sarcasm. Some tweets express support for Sinn Fein and its leaders, while others are critical and accusatory. Some tweets mourn the loss of a committed republican, while others celebrate his death. Overall, the emotions expressed in these tweets reflect the complex history and ongoing political tensions in Ireland.
Trend Analysis
- Discussion and criticism of Sinn Fein party leaders and their past involvement with the IRA
- Call for a united and reconciled Ireland
- Tributes and condolences for individuals who have passed away, including those who were involved in the Republican cause
- Criticism and insults directed towards individuals with opposing political views or from different regions/countries
- Discussion and debate surrounding the North/South divide and the role of political parties in both areas
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
47
Percentage of total tweets
12%
Number of Original tweets
3
Percentage of total tweets
0%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
382
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
333
Percentage of total tweets
87%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
7
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
17
Percentage of total tweets
4%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter for Android | 211 |
Twitter for iPhone | 103 |
Twitter Web App | 56 |
Twitter for iPad | 9 |
TweetDeck | 1 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
vijayprashad | Vijay Prashad | Director of @tri_continental; Editor, @LeftwordBooks; Chief Correspondent at Globetrotter; Senior Fellow, @RDCYINST. | 136,209 |
An_Phoblacht | An Phoblacht | Sinn Féin supporting news magazine, the Irish Republican News, in print and on the web. Check out our popular podcast: https://t.co/nWQPMiFpKQ | 29,715 |
DickandSharon | Dick and Sharon🌹 | Damn I love this woman https://t.co/DGqhwd8pLO #Resist #BLM #MeToo #FamiliesBelongTogether #Gaza #VeteransAgainstTrump #BuildtheWill #LGBTQ | 27,929 |
landloulou | Loulouland 🏴 🇮🇪 | Proud mum of 2❤️animal lover❤️ #StopDomesticAbuse #OneDayAtATime #AdoptDontShop #ToriesOut #StopDementiaTax #LabourLeave #resignBoris | 21,923 |
DeclanKearneySF | Declan Kearney | Sinn Féin National Chairperson. Antrim Gael. South Antrim MLA. “Our demands most moderate are, we only want the earth” - James Connolly | 15,064 |
PadraigMacL | Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD | Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Sinn Féin Chief Whip and Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine padraig.maclochlainn@oir.ie 07496 01730 | 15,032 |
impongo22 | George From The Shankill Road 🇬🇧🇮🇱 | TO CLARIFY ITS Gary Lenaghan SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES EVERYWHERE RETWEETS ARE NOT AN ENDORSEMENT ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE TOTALLY MINE ALONE | 13,995 |
PaulTyredagh81 | Paul Patrick | Latin-America.Ireland.Britain.Never Forget.No Pasaran.Hasta la Victoria Siempre.If you are sectarian/bigoted/racist,don't follow me.Blocked by Nolan! | 11,374 |
aosnodaigh | Aengus O Snodaigh TD | SF TD Dublin South Central. Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts & Culture spokesperson. Cathaoirleach Coiste Gaeilge Gaeltacht & Pobal Labhartha an Ghaeilge san Oireachtas | 9,096 |
SeanCroweTD | Seán Crowe | Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West | 6,167 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
landloulou | Loulouland 🏴 🇮🇪 | Proud mum of 2❤️animal lover❤️ #StopDomesticAbuse #OneDayAtATime #AdoptDontShop #ToriesOut #StopDementiaTax #LabourLeave #resignBoris | 18,689 |
impongo22 | George From The Shankill Road 🇬🇧🇮🇱 | TO CLARIFY ITS Gary Lenaghan SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES EVERYWHERE RETWEETS ARE NOT AN ENDORSEMENT ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE TOTALLY MINE ALONE | 14,560 |
DickandSharon | Dick and Sharon🌹 | Damn I love this woman https://t.co/DGqhwd8pLO #Resist #BLM #MeToo #FamiliesBelongTogether #Gaza #VeteransAgainstTrump #BuildtheWill #LGBTQ | 8,891 |
BorderSolution_ | Northern Ireland Border Solution | Backstop - Failed Protocol - Failed Windsor Agreement - Failing already The solution remains the Celtic Sea Border | 5,619 |
Ayrshiregers2 | Ayrshiregers | Family and the famous Glasgow Rangers | 5,218 |
C11478099 | Colin | Likes a laugh, any good beer or any bad beer, footie, rugby and golf.😂👍 LUFC-GRFC-ULSTER RUGBY 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇪 | 5,002 |
Kieronellis27 | Kieron Ellis | All Views Are My Own | 5,001 |
mickmca32 | mickmca32 | Widowed father of 3 living in Co Armagh Ireland🇮🇪🇪🇺 | 4,999 |
EoinPoil | Brendan Cafferty | All views are my own but are to be taken seriously,I mean what I say & say what I mean. | 4,988 |
fennessy_edward | Edward Fennessy | @sinnfeinireland Cllr on Meath County Council | Mayor of Navan | Member of Meath JPC | Father | Scrabble Addict | Enthusiastic Contrarian | Spoiled Brat | | 4,668 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
awr4645 | 28. Irish (Northern Irish). History and Philosophy graduate. Pro-reason, anti-dogma. Secular humanism. Animal rights. Anti-IRA/UVF/INLA/UDA/etc | 48 |
CnamhaCnamha | Genetically, you are a cul-de-sac | 19 |
Jimmyheadpeace1 | ( the Lord is my shelter ) | 17 |
Johnnyw822 | Manchester United Football club ❤🤍🖤 Rangers F.C ❤🤍💙 | 7 |
The_Wee_Doggie | “I see wonderful people all around me in both communities and I want to be part of that community” - John Dallat I'm just a Wee Doggie 🐶 | 7 |
krongsssss | Anti-Western Hypocrisy | 7 |
southantrimsf | 028 9454 8155 | 6 |
PatDohertySF | Sinn Féin activist. Former MP for West Tyrone. | 6 |
EsmereldaDutch | - | 6 |
Huckleb10408653 | Spread love on social media, not hate. Ulster is Irish. 🇵🇸 War-Is-A-Racket #bitcoin | 5 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1640035893468692483 | ‘Let us end futile recriminations’ - towards a new, united future @DeclanKearneySF https://t.co/iVEK0B15Ju https://t.co/Z5E0JZA5yt | 10 |
1640059875949707265 | Excellent history of the Irish fight for liberation by my friend @DeclanKearneySF - https://t.co/5S0XWHmoJf. "Our collective responsibility must be to ensure future generations inherit a reunified and reconciled Ireland." | 9 |
1639919798053228544 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Why would you be travelling for secret meetings Sure you denied you'd any comrades as you were never part of the IRA murder gangs | 5 |
1639955906426286080 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Seán MacStíofáin (Chief of Staff, 1969-72) on the delegation Taylor: All were IRA? MacStíofáin: Yes, not SF but IRA. Taylor: All of them? MacStíofáin: Yes. Taylor: Including Martin McGuinness? MacStíofáin: Oh yes. Taylor: Including Gerry Adams? MacStíofáin: All of them. https://t.co/aFC3NTwyN6 | 3 |
1639949495633936385 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Colluding with the Brits for decades to kill your own people. Collusion is not an illusion except when it involves violent irish republicanism and their Brit paymasters! You are no peace maker lad! | 1 |
1639977192389070853 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF PIRAPSF not fit to run a bath never mind a country. https://t.co/1VKmcDTJwC | 1 |
1639926899068530688 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Lol tea and sausage sandwiches wined and dined for NI ahaaaa lol slabbers PIRAPSF ARMY COUNCIL 😄 😆 https://t.co/oCq9yngUVA | 1 |
1639987737297145856 | @DeclanKearneySF https://t.co/Tzfw0B7oJm | 1 |
1639806514251673601 | @DeclanKearneySF @labour after that i am finished with them as well as @SocDems ,any party that participates in this #ClimateScam Green nonsense is a big NO from me | 1 |
1639758187560665088 | @DeclanKearneySF Is this the new wording for the UVF or UDA hit teams are they all called unionists,if that the case then Sinn Fein killers have alot to answer for. | 1 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1639919798053228544 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Why would you be travelling for secret meetings Sure you denied you'd any comrades as you were never part of the IRA murder gangs | 52 |
1640059875949707265 | Excellent history of the Irish fight for liberation by my friend @DeclanKearneySF - https://t.co/5S0XWHmoJf. "Our collective responsibility must be to ensure future generations inherit a reunified and reconciled Ireland." | 36 |
1640035893468692483 | ‘Let us end futile recriminations’ - towards a new, united future @DeclanKearneySF https://t.co/iVEK0B15Ju https://t.co/Z5E0JZA5yt | 18 |
1639955906426286080 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Seán MacStíofáin (Chief of Staff, 1969-72) on the delegation Taylor: All were IRA? MacStíofáin: Yes, not SF but IRA. Taylor: All of them? MacStíofáin: Yes. Taylor: Including Martin McGuinness? MacStíofáin: Oh yes. Taylor: Including Gerry Adams? MacStíofáin: All of them. https://t.co/aFC3NTwyN6 | 13 |
1639974301246865408 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF Probably 2 of the best agents the Brits had. Set the hawk's up down in loughgall and talked the rest into administrating British rule whilst handing your so-called enemy your guns. Result. | 12 |
1639959846517612544 | @irish_unionist_ @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF He died a hero to his Nation having achieved peace on this Island and the demise of foreign State rule, a man of integrity and patriotism but you, on the other hand, are a nobody with absolutely nothing of worth to contribute. | 9 |
1639707933331140608 | @SFIntDept @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF Another criminal off to hell. | 8 |
1639718446400192515 | @SFIntDept @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam | 7 |
1639977192389070853 | @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @McGuinnessPF @M_AndersonSF @DerrySinnFein @ATownNews @NiallSF PIRAPSF not fit to run a bath never mind a country. https://t.co/1VKmcDTJwC | 6 |
1639722501801492487 | @SFIntDept @sinnfeinireland @Ogra_SF @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf @GerryAdamsSF @DeclanKearneySF Gutted to learn of Dutch's passing. A committed republican and true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace. | 6 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#timefortruth | 3 |
#antrimtown | 2 |
#climatescam | 2 |
#brianfeeney | 1 |
#smashstormont | 1 |
#menwithprinciples | 1 |
#rt | 1 |
#myarse | 1 |
#gfa25 | 1 |
#t | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@declankearneysf | 380 |
@sinnfeinireland | 261 |
@gerryadamssf | 256 |
@ogra_sf | 254 |
@maryloumcdonald | 253 |
@moneillsf | 248 |
@m_andersonsf | 207 |
@derrysinnfein | 205 |
@atownnews | 205 |
@niallsf | 205 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
27
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
🇮🇪 | 12 | Ireland |
🤣 | 11 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
😂 | 8 | face_with_tears_of_joy |
🤔 | 6 | thinking_face |
👍 | 6 | thumbs_up |
🇬🇧 | 6 | United_Kingdom |
🐶 | 4 | dog_face |
😆 | 3 | grinning_squinting_face |
👏 | 3 | clapping_hands |
🤷♂️ | 3 | man_shrugging |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Smileys & Emotion | 55 |
People & Body | 23 |
Flags | 20 |
Animals & Nature | 5 |
Objects | 2 |
Symbols | 1 |