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Michelle O'Neill

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First Minister of Northern Ireland (Sinn Féin)

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220

Posts

127,321

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44,230

Comments

579

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201

Avg Comments

171,551

Total Engagement

780

Engagement Rate

10.3

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160,097 followers

Data last refreshed: August 07, 2026

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20 posts

It’s always a pleasure to attend Féile an Phobail, Ireland’s largest community festival. I was delighted to join with Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald for a discussion on the future of our is...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Northern Ireland Arts & Culture Aug 06, 2026 View on X

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💚 When a Fermanagh man asks a Tyrone woman to dance at Fleadh, sure why not! 😂 https://t.co/H7soA7BUEh

Memes, Humour & Casual Northern Ireland Arts & Culture Aug 06, 2026 View on X

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🎻💚 Hundreds of thousands of people have already been in Beal Feirste enjoying the Fleadh, and we're only midway through! It’s been brilliant to be in Belfast, soaking up the atmosphere and seeing ...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 05, 2026 View on X

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The Mourne Mountains are an area of outstanding natural beauty, and we must do all we can to protect them for future generations. Today, I visited the Mournes alongside members of the local commun...

Environment & Climate Nature Recovery Biodiversity Northern Ireland Aug 05, 2026 View on X

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💚 I had the absolute privilege of attending the Comhaltas Gradam Inclusion Awards as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. It was so special to see traditional musicians from across Ireland with addi...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Disability Support Equality & Diversity Aug 04, 2026 View on X

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💚🎻 A real highlight of the Fleadh for me today! It was an absolute pleasure to attend the Comhaltas Gradam Inclusion Awards, celebrating traditional Irish musicians with additional needs and recog...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Disability Support Aug 03, 2026 View on X

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💚🎻 Absolutely love this! A spontaneous trad session erupts on the train as crowds travel to Béal Feirste for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann The buzz in the city is absolutely infectious. Maith sibh CC...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 03, 2026 View on X

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💚🎻 Delighted to welcome Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, to Béal Feirste for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. A truly historic day for our city. Over the coming week, more than 800,000 visito...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 02, 2026 View on X

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💚🎻 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is now underway and Belfast is absolutely buzzing. A historic day for the city! 800,000 visitors will flock to the city over this week for the world’s largest Irish m...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 02, 2026 View on X

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is officially underway. A historic day for Belfast. The city is absolutely buzzing! https://t.co/twAv4pL1UG

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 02, 2026 View on X

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🎻💚 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is officially launched - and thousands are here in Belfast to celebrate this historic day! What a week ahead! https://t.co/45GEYihMif

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 02, 2026 View on X

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🪉🎻 Absolutely love this! Over 1,000 young people from across Ireland gathered in St Anne’s Square for a special performance celebrating traditional Irish music as part of TradFest week, ahead of F...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Jul 30, 2026 View on X

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🏆 Comhghairdeas to Mayo on today’s All-Ireland victory, a first in over 70 years! A phenomenal performance and a truly remarkable win against all the odds. Every player on that pitch wore their h...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Jul 26, 2026 View on X

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Belfast Pride to everyone celebrating! Today is about our LGBTQIA+ community and recognising the courage and resilience of those who stood strong for equality in the face of adversity, ...

Personal & Human Interest LGBTQ+ Rights Equality & Diversity Northern Ireland Jul 25, 2026 View on X

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The interception of an explosive device by An Garda Síochána in County Monaghan has prevented devastation. Those responsible have no support and no vision for our island and our communities. Our...

Defence & National Security Counter-Terrorism Northern Ireland Jul 24, 2026 View on X

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Today I spoke with the new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and made it clear that a serious change in the approach of the British Government is needed. The sustained cuts and underfunding of ...

Economic Policy & Budget Public Spending Cost of Living Small Business Northern Ireland Devolution Jul 21, 2026 View on X

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🩷 I’m absolutely over the moon at the news that Dáithí Mac Gabhann has received the gift of a heart transplant. Dáithí is an absolutely incredible young boy, with a strength and courage that would...

Personal & Human Interest Northern Ireland Jul 21, 2026 View on X

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🎻💚 The countdown is well and truly on! In just two weeks, for the first time ever, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will take place in Belfast. The Fleadh is set to attract hundreds of thousands of visi...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Jul 19, 2026 View on X

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I wish Andy Burnham well on becoming leader of the British Labour Party and stand ready to work constructively with him. A different approach is needed from the British Government. Successive Bri...

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Leadership Cost of Living Public Spending Northern Ireland Jul 17, 2026 View on X

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My heart is breaking as news continues to emerge of the horrific tragedy in Ballymena. The victims and their loved ones are in all our thoughts at this incredibly sad time. As a society, we must ...

Personal & Human Interest Northern Ireland Victims' Rights Jul 14, 2026 View on X

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I have taken the decision not to attend this year’s St. Patrick’s Day events at the White House due to the situation in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. I deeply value the historic relationship betwe...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Feb 16, 2026 View on X

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I have contacted SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth to congratulate them on their enormous mandates. For the first time ever, there could be three pro-independence Fir...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 08, 2026 View on X

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Groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice. This has nothing to do with community. This is outright thuggery. The attack in North Belfast ...

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 09, 2026 View on X

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Historic change is happening. For the first time ever, there could be three nationalist, pro-Independence First Ministers across these islands. The demand for independence is growing. https://t....

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 08, 2026 View on X

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Mary Lou McDonald and I have spoken today with SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth. The momentum for constitutional change across these islands is now greater than ever...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 09, 2026 View on X

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For the first time ever, there could be three nationalist, pro-Independence First Ministers across these islands. Historic change is happening. The demand for independence is growing. https://t....

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 09, 2026 View on X

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I've just left the Mater Hospital after meeting health workers from many backgrounds who are genuinely terrified for their own safety and for the safety of their families. They are appealing for t...

Health & Social Care Jun 11, 2026 View on X

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I want to congratulate Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming First Minister of Wales today. This is a day of historic change. For the first time ever, there will be three nationalist, pro-independence Fir...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 12, 2026 View on X

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Meeting today with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following the historic election results. Three nationalist and pro-independence First Ministers will soon be in office for the first time ever. People a...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 14, 2026 View on X

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I want to congratulate John Swinney on being elected First Minister of Scotland today. For the first time ever, there are now three nationalist, pro-independence First Ministers in office in the N...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 19, 2026 View on X

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Groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice. This has nothing to do with community. This is outright thuggery. The attack in North Belfast ...

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 09, 2026 View on X

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I've just left the Mater Hospital after meeting health workers from many backgrounds who are genuinely terrified for their own safety and for the safety of their families. They are appealing for t...

Health & Social Care Jun 11, 2026 View on X

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The scenes we all saw last night were nothing short of disgraceful. None of this is about community. It is thuggery. https://t.co/R8P3aTE3ec

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 10, 2026 View on X

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Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Feb 16, 2026 View on X

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The overwhelming majority of people in our community are kind, caring and welcoming. Those who have carried out racist attacks do not and will never speak for people here. I visited the local com...

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 12, 2026 View on X

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Today I stood side-by-side with Mayor of Belfast Róis-Máire Donnelly, in full support and solidarity, following threats against her life. Róis-Máire is a young, energetic and dedicated activist a...

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 10, 2026 View on X

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The deterioration in the health of pro-Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Britain is deeply concerning. I am calling on the British government to immediately meet with those on hunger strik...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Dec 17, 2025 View on X

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Last night's attack in North Belfast was harrowing. My thoughts are with the injured man and all those who responded at the scene. I also want to recognise the bravery of members of the local co...

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 09, 2026 View on X

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I have contacted SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth to congratulate them on their enormous mandates. For the first time ever, there could be three pro-independence Fir...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform May 08, 2026 View on X

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Last night's attack in North Belfast was horrific. My thoughts are with the injured man and all those who responded at the scene. I want to recognise the bravery of members of the local communit...

Crime, Justice & Policing Jun 09, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

Aug 2026

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Jul 2026

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Jun 2026

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May 2026

+4 #64

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Dec 2025

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#63

Content Categories

Culture, Media & Sport 33

Economic Policy & Budget 29

Constitutional & Electoral Reform 19

Policy Announcements & Government Action 18

Crime, Justice & Policing 17

Topics & Themes

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts

542

Michelle: 393 ↓

Likes

1,393,898

Michelle: 302,318 ↓

Comments

120,842

Michelle: 49,632 ↓

Avg Likes

1,216.4

Michelle: 769.3 ↓

Avg Comments

182.3

Michelle: 126.3 ↓

Score

1,635,582

Michelle: 401,582 ↓

Posts/Week

14.6

Michelle: 10.3 ↓

Avg Post Length

226 chars

Michelle: 385 ↑