3.0K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 100 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/ireland Traffic & Engagement r/ireland Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ireland Most Active Times When r/ireland Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/ireland Flair Performance r/ireland Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 376 (12.6%) | 126 |
| Politics | 234 (7.9%) | 106 |
| Sports | 170 (5.7%) | 145 |
| Arts/Culture | 158 (5.3%) | 78 |
| Entertainment | 157 (5.3%) | 38 |
| Careful now | 117 (3.9%) | 112 |
| Health | 107 (3.6%) | 53 |
| Education | 106 (3.6%) | 58 |
| Cost of Living/Energy Crisis | 106 (3.6%) | 76 |
| Housing | 94 (3.2%) | 37 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ireland Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ireland
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ireland | 375 (12.6%) | 103 | 47 |
| irish | 285 (9.6%) | 92 | 56 |
| dublin | 159 (5.3%) | 155 | 44 |
| removed | 81 (2.7%) | 15 | 7 |
| people | 76 (2.5%) | 87 | 49 |
| moderator | 70 (2.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| anyone | 69 (2.3%) | 29 | 33 |
| israel | 64 (2.1%) | 109 | 46 |
| trump | 58 (1.9%) | 162 | 76 |
| year | 56 (1.9%) | 152 | 45 |
r/ireland Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ireland
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| rte.ie | 190 | 112 |
| irishtimes.com | 170 | 109 |
| thejournal.ie | 96 | 193 |
| independent.ie | 91 | 74 |
| irishexaminer.com | 35 | 124 |
| youtube.com | 30 | 45 |
| thetimes.com | 27 | 42 |
| bbc.com | 11 | 39 |
| theguardian.com | 10 | 214 |
| instagram.com | 9 | 138 |
r/ireland Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ireland
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Aaron Rowe Withdraws From Ed Sheeran’s North American Tour Over Palestine
Few shots taken at the protest in Dublin today
Beoga withdraw from Ed Sheeran tour
And another pulls out of the Ed Sheeran tour
Classic Hits Radio Removes Ed Sheeran Music from Playlist - Ireland's Classic Hits Radio
As seen on Waterford Whispers News
Gavin Bazunu statement
An 18-year-old Leaving Cert student from Ireland invented a plant-based plastic that not only biodegrades but releases enzymes that break down other microplastics in soil and water. Arya Satheesh just won the European Earth Prize for her project, Eco Purge.
It's like they've given us the perfect meme image.
Someone near Shannon Airport has put out a special message for that Angry Orange Man.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rowe Withdraws From Ed Sheeran’s North American Tour Over Palestine | 19.2K | 574 | image | Sep 15 |
| Few shots taken at the protest in Dublin today | 6.2K | 352 | image | Sep 12 |
| Beoga withdraw from Ed Sheeran tour | 5.8K | 290 | image | Sep 15 |
| And another pulls out of the Ed Sheeran tour | 4.3K | 377 | image | Sep 15 |
| Classic Hits Radio Removes Ed Sheeran Music from Playlist - Ireland's Classic Hits Radio | 4.0K | 528 | link | Sep 17 |
| As seen on Waterford Whispers News | 3.9K | 245 | image | Sep 3 |
| Gavin Bazunu statement | 3.5K | 297 | image | Sep 26 |
| An 18-year-old Leaving Cert student from Ireland invented a plant-based plastic that not only biodegrades but releases enzymes that break down other microplastics in soil and water. Arya Satheesh just won the European Earth Prize for her project, Eco Purge. | 3.2K | 79 | image | Sep 8 |
| It's like they've given us the perfect meme image. | 2.8K | 346 | image | Sep 12 |
| Someone near Shannon Airport has put out a special message for that Angry Orange Man. | 2.6K | 149 | image | Sep 9 |
r/ireland Audience Overlap r/ireland Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/ireland FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ireland
What's the best time to post on r/ireland?
Based on posting volume, r/ireland is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ireland?
r/ireland averages 100 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ireland get?
Posts on r/ireland average about 99 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ireland get most?
On r/ireland, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts