THOSE OF US who joined Twitter in the late 2010′s probably didn’t really understand what we were signing up for. Twitter has developed a lot since then with increased characters, increased trolling and racism and increased doggo content.
With that in mind we decided to take a look back at some of our favourite Irish celebrities first tweets.
1. Rozanna Purcell
Rozanna joined Twitter in 2010 when she was competing in Miss Universe which her first tweet seems to be referring to. I didn’t even know there was Miss Guam. The more you know.
In the common room with Miss Australia, Guam and Malaysia ! relaxing until we start working OUT!!!!!
— Rozanna Purcell (@RozannaPurcell) August 10, 2010
2. Louise McSharry
The 2fm DJ and beauty writer was talking in the 3rd person for a little while. She wasn’t the only one. Who among us didn’t write about ourselves in the 3rd person for a little too long on social media?
is trying to get the hang of this thing.
— Louise McSharry (@louisemcsharry) January 22, 2009
3. Chris O’Dowd
The actor and proud Roscommon man took to Twitter in one of the more cryptic first tweets I’ve come across. Deflowering what exactly? Who deflowers anything at 1am?
deflowering
— chris o'dowd (@BigBoyler) February 20, 2009
4. Bressie
Joining Twitter in 2010, Bressie was keen on tweeting about his music and seemed somewhat confused by the whole thing.
its taken its time but here i am...
— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) February 5, 2010
I don’t know what a creaming hook is but Bressie seemed excited about it anyway.
is off to write some creaming hooks
— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) February 6, 2010
5. Graham Norton
The beloved TV host and self described white wine lover waited 2 whole years after joining Twitter to give us his first tweet in 2011. It truly was a gift too.
Playing the piano with Sir David Jason and June Brown. Sort of wish I wasn't wearing a Christmas jumper - oh and that I could actually play!
— graham norton (@grahnort) October 17, 2011
6. Vogue Williams
Vogue’s first tweet was simple. She didn’t want Twitter taking over her life and honestly it’s what we all wanted, somewhat in vain.
Twitter do not take over my life!!
— Vogue Williams (@VogueWilliams) January 11, 2011
She’s also one of the only Irish celebrities to mention bruschetta so early on in her Twitter life.
mmmmm making bruschetta,is that even how u spell it!!pottle ket
— Vogue Williams (@VogueWilliams) January 11, 2011
7. Leo Varadkar
Leo’s first tweet was about An Post which seems oddly fitting somehow.
An Post could be bankrupted and daily deliveries ended by badly managed competition http://www.leovaradkar.ie/?p=1257
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) January 13, 2011
The link in the post is now dead but upon clicking it, I did discover something interesting.
Whoever designed our Taoiseach’s website can’t spell oops. Better get the Strategic Communications Unit on that. That €5 million won’t spend itself.
8. Amy Huberman
Our favourite ‘hopscotch enthusiast’ announced herself on the platform back in 2010 with a tweet that should have got more love. A lot of work went into that.
brand new feathery fledgling!
— Amy Huberman (@amyhuberman) October 30, 2010
9. Conor McGregor
‘The Notorious’ wasn’t actually in control of his Twitter account when the first tweet was sent. He was fighting in ‘Cage Warriors’ which according to a later tweet was on Setanta. Those were the days.
Tommy here, The Notorious Conor McGregor will take over his twittwr when he gets back from pickng up another W on @CageWarriors #CWFN2
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 7, 2011
10. Dermot Bannon
Our favourite architect only joined the platform in 2016 but his first tweet is very sweet and cute. You go Dermot.
First Tweet!!! Proud to be part of 2016 @RIAIOnline @SimonCommunity Open door, drawings are my best yet! #RIAISimon pic.twitter.com/ZFebtlflwa
— Dermot Bannon (@DermotBannon) April 5, 2016
11. Alison Spittle
The star of ‘Nowhere Fast’ and podcast host with the best laugh around appeared to join the platform just to request a song from Reggie Yates on BBC Radio 1.
@REGYATES hiya just joined twitter for this show,listening in Ireland could you play spooks karma hotel ,havent heard it in yonks. thanks
— Alison Spittle (@AlisonSpittle) January 23, 2010
This is what Alison was looking for.
12. Brian O’Driscoll
There’s not much to say for BOD other than the fact he joined the platform a year before he actually sent his first tweet. He didn’t put in as much effort as Amy anyway. We’re disappointed.
@damselnat Hey
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) January 29, 2010
13. Dara O’Briain
Dara’s first tweet seem to describe a rather awkward encounter with Carol Vorderman. As you do.
Cheltenham Science Fest: intro'd @Bengoldacre to Vorderman. Later told, "the one person Carol doesn't want to meet today is Ben Goldacre".
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) June 7, 2009
He second tweet was much more Dara.
And that, after three days of silence, is my first tweet. Awaiting orgasmic joy of oneness with the net. Still waiting.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) June 7, 2009
14. Niall Horan
Good old Niall was tackling the most important issues of 2010 with his first tweet. It’s definitely out there anyway. He was just going his best for all the Beliebers.
@justinbieber ..yo justin wats d wirerd obsession wi chuck norris,and you gotta get over to ireland ,everyone loves u here..
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) January 17, 2010
