A microblogging site allowing users to share what they are doing with others. Entries are called 'tweets' and are limited to 140 characters. The site was founded by Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams andBiz Stone and was launched in 2006. The company has 141 employees and over 190 million users.
# twitter - Saturday 13 April, 2013
Tiger Woods: I was unaware I had violated any rules
He’s not withdrawing from the tournament, anyway.
15 people who are not happy with the Tiger Woods two-shot penalty decision
Gary Lineker and Shane Lowry were among those to weigh in on the debate.
# twitter - Friday 12 April, 2013
14 of the funniest #ThingsMoreUsefulThanAdebayor tweets
Fans vented their frustration in humorous fashion following the Tottenham striker’s disappointing performance in the Europa League last night.
Irish mammies spending big on first baby
In a survey, almost 40 per cent said they used social media to announce their pregnancy and over 65 per cent spill the beans before 12 weeks.
# twitter - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Saudi Arabia denies man was sentenced to paralysis
Reports about the cruel and unusual sentence sparked condemnation – but now Saudi authorities say the sentence was never handed down.
# twitter - Monday 8 April, 2013
Here’s how Twitter reacted to City’s defeat of United
Reaction from John NOT Terry, Stan Collymore and others.
“First lady of girl power”: Thatcher’s death – the Twitter reaction
Britain’s first female prime minister died today at the age of 87. The reaction on Twitter was somewhat mixed…
Sigh. No, Cher is not dead
“Thatcher”. Not “that Cher”.
# twitter - Friday 5 April, 2013
Here’s how Twitter reacted to news of Brian Cody’s break from the game
Here’s how the social media site reacted to the Kilkenny supremo’s surgery.
# twitter - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Hey kids! Exams are no time for YOLO
You only live once. Except when it comes to school.
Embarrassed politician accidentally tweets porn link
Morto for Rob Wilson, UK Conservative MP.
# twitter - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
‘Vadering’ has the internet by the throat
We can’t keep up with these internet memes.
Sagan’s podium ‘bottom-pinch’ inspires Slovak craze
The cyclist was heavily criticised after he was seen grabbing the bottom of a blonde hostess after the race.
So what is @CrimerShow all about?
It’s either the funniest thing on the internet, or it makes no sense.
Why Amanda Bynes is the best celebrity on Twitter ever
Selfies and celebrity oddness at their very best.
8 bottle-shaped canvases that will catch your eye
Happy? Destructive? Miami Vice? Say what you see…
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Netflix CEO cleared after posting company information on Facebook
The chief executive of Netflix, Reed Hastings, posted the information before investors had been informed.
Did Bank of Ireland just say ‘Hi Sheepshagger’?
Yes. Yes, they did.
# twitter - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
The best songs to have sex to (according to Twitter)
This hashtag has us worried.
# twitter - Friday 29 March, 2013
Cardinal Brady uses Easter message to rally support for pro-life cause
He also referenced Twitter and heaped praise on Pope Francis.
Schmidt for Ireland coach and 6 other things we learned from #AskKeith
Former Ireland hooker Keith Wood also believes Paul O’Connell and Simon Zebo will make the Lions tour.
How fast is the Internet in space? 8 things we learned from an astronaut’s son
DailyEdge.ie spoke to Evan Hadfield, the son of ISS commander Chris Hadfield.
# twitter - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Will your tweets get you fired?
This app can check that out for you…
# twitter - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ireland v Austria
The site was largely unimpressed with the Irish team’s 2-2 draw against Austria.
The lies we all told our parents
You definitely said at least two of these to your parents at some stage.
# twitter - Monday 25 March, 2013
15 of your ways to sum up #IrelandIn3words
Anyone for tea?
# twitter - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ever seen the bizarre tweets that famous people get?
Being a fan is very… intense these days.
# twitter - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the new black card rule
The thoughts of Joe Brolly, Aidan O’Shea and others, in light of this afternoon’s developments.
# twitter - Friday 22 March, 2013
11 companies who are really good at social media
From Taco Bell to Irish Rail.
Vatican tweets Batman story, but says it wasn’t hacked
To the Batcave aka St Peter’s Square!
Which celeb called Louis Walsh a p***k on Twitter?
She’s not impressed.
# twitter - Thursday 21 March, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added imaginary friends
The things we learned, loved and shared today…
Twitter is 7… here’s why we love and loathe it
News, puppies, telly, rows, and selfies. They’re all here.
# twitter - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
12 tweets from GAA stars supporting Colm O’Neill
There’s been plenty of good wishes for the Cork attacker after his latest injury setback.
# twitter - Monday 18 March, 2013
8 celebrities who are surprisingly excellent on Twitter
Richard Marx of ‘Right Here Waiting’ fame, anyone?
# twitter - Sunday 17 March, 2013
“I thank you from my heart” – Pope Francis sends his first tweet
Pope Francis’s first tweet from the @Pontifex account was a break from the more formal style of tweets sent from the account under Pope Benedict XVI.
Weird Wide Web: Face stealing, mind reading and some papal photography
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
Balderdash! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also, Harry Redknapp names his ideal dinner guests and Leonardo makes a private thing very public indeed.
# twitter - Saturday 16 March, 2013
9 people who REALLY don’t like St Patrick’s Day
Not one little bit.
Tweet Sweeper: Vogue McFadden is experiencing gym rage
Our pick of the week’s tweets from famous people.
# twitter - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Astronaut Chris Hadfield: ‘A tremendous honour’ to command ISS
The inspirational Canadian is into his first full day as Commander of the International Space Station – the first from his home country to take on the role.
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