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# ![@VirginMediaNews Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::72820731.png) @VirginMediaNews Virgin Media News

Virgin Media News posts on X about dublin, murder, over the, has been the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::72820731/interactions)
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- X Week XXXXXXX +135%
- X Month XXXXXXXXX +11%
- X Months XXXXXXXXX -XX%
- X Year XXXXXXXXXX +172%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::72820731/posts_active)
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- X Week XX +5.60%
- X Month XXX +9.90%
- X Months XXX -XX%
- X Year XXXXX +36%

### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::72820731/followers)
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- X Week XXXXXXX +0.06%
- X Month XXXXXXX +0.31%
- X Months XXXXXXX +1.20%
- X Year XXXXXXX +2.90%

### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::72820731/influencer_rank)
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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::72820731/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  XXXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  XXXX% [finance](/list/finance)  XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[dublin](/topic/dublin) #162, [murder](/topic/murder) #2758, [over the](/topic/over-the) #2221, [has been](/topic/has-been) 3.41%, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) 2.27%, [israel](/topic/israel) 2.27%, [number of](/topic/number-of) 1.14%, [finance](/topic/finance) 1.14%, [libya](/topic/libya) 1.14%, [france](/topic/france) XXXX%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::72820731/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Almost half a million passengers are expected to pass through Dublin Airport this October Bank Holiday weekend. Friday will be the busiest day with 121000 travellers. New scanners mean liquids and electronics can stay in hand luggage. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980922794553598278) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T09:02Z 111.5K followers, 1571 engagements


"🗣 I could see people werent happy with it so what I said to my officials is this is not working back to the drawing board. Heather Humphreys on the proposed overhaul of disability payments during her time as Minister for Social Protection. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980388819649040484) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:41Z 111.5K followers, 25.7K engagements


"A 26-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Saggart Dublin. The man who cant be named for legal reasons was remanded in custody. The girl was in the care of Tusla at the time of the alleged assault. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980681545229680919) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T17:04Z 111.5K followers, 61.5K engagements


"Heather Humphreys has faced fresh questions over her claim that rival Catherine Connolly capitalised on the misfortune of others. Both camps continue to clash over a Fine Gael campaign video attacking Connollys work as a barrister. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980695881964810586) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T18:01Z 111.5K followers, 143.3K engagements


"The Justice Minister has condemned the assaults of a number of Garda in separate incidents in Dungarvan Co Waterford over the weekend. Rank and file Garda have also expressed alarm over the incidents. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980703664030220298) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T18:32Z 111.5K followers, 7892 engagements


"Breaking: A Garda van has been set alight as hundreds of protesters gather outside the old Citywest Hotel complex in Saggart west Dublin. Minister for Justice Jim OCallaghan says they will be met with a very forceful response. More on #VMNews @PaulQuinnNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980730978910769525) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T20:20Z 111.5K followers, 83.4K engagements


"The Tnaiste has condemned violent attacks on Garda outside Citywest tonight following a protest where a Garda van was set alight. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980739201206276373) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T20:53Z 111.5K followers, 7834 engagements


"An Garda Sochna has issued a statement condemning violent disorder at a public gathering in Citywest. Officers faced sustained attacks including missiles and arson. Six arrests were made. Commissioner Justin Kelly called it a mob intent on violence. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980777790958907832) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T23:26Z 111.5K followers, 4094 engagements


"Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has spent his first night in prison. He was convicted of criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned. He maintains hes innocent. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980877358669156433) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T06:02Z 111.5K followers, 1598 engagements


"Motorists will see an increased Garda presence on roads nationwide this Bank Holiday weekend. Around 460000 passengers are also expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the coming days. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981270345844756893) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T08:03Z 111.5K followers, 1221 engagements


"Britain's King Charles was at the Vatican for a historic meeting with Pope Leo. Charles head of the Church of England joined the Pontiff for a prayer service in the Sistine Chapel - marking the first time since the Reformation that a British monarch and Pope prayed together"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981384900612681957) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T15:39Z 111.5K followers, 1299 engagements


"Tnaiste Simon Harris is facing calls to resign following the death of 9-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt. Delays to urgent scoliosis surgery have sparked a political storm with Peadar Tibnsaying Harris had fingerprints fully over a failed promise. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1955615375741079997) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-08-13T13:00Z 111.5K followers, 44.2K engagements


"ICYMI: Budget 2026 includes a VAT cut on apartment sales from XXXX% to 9%. Gavan Reilly says its a bailout to an industry which is already profitable at a time when everyone else has been told to suck it up. 📺Catch up on #TheGroupChat on Virgin Media Play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1977042340826034420) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-11T16:03Z 111.5K followers, 38.2K engagements


"🗣 "I funded it. 🗣 "The taxpayer paid for it." Colette Fitzpatrick @catherinegalway talks about her trip to Syria and how it was financed on #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1977850325475144166) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-13T21:33Z 111.5K followers, 42.2K engagements


"Presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly was interrupted today while canvassing in Naas by a group asking to speak about Enoch and Elijah Burke. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978061119479558243) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-14T11:31Z 111.5K followers, 27K engagements


"🗣They Are Very Worried Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly questions the political figures being rolled out by rival Heather Humphreys camp. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978438206421930383) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-15T12:30Z 111.5K followers, 28K engagements


"A teenager remains in hospital after a stabbing at a Tusla care facility in North Dublin in which another teenager died. A post mortem on the victim understood to be from Ukraine will take place later today. Garda say theyre following a definite line of enquiry. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978801026388890090) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-16T12:31Z 111.5K followers, 9371 engagements


"The HSE chief has admitted to a major financial management failure after the health service paid up to 7m for Covid-era sensors it never received or used. The Public Accounts Committee heard the devices were bought but not sought. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978815693572502011) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-16T13:30Z 111.5K followers, 32.2K engagements


"A teenager remains in hospital after a stabbing at a Tusla emergency care facility in North Dublin yesterday in which another teenager died. The victim has been named as 17-year-old Vadym Davydenko from Ukraine who had only been in the country for a few days. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1978899644319940638) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-16T19:03Z 111.5K followers, 4120 engagements


"A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of Ukrainian teenager Vadim Davydenko. The 17-year-old died following an incident in Dublin on Wednesday. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1979595398999142826) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-18T17:08Z 111.5K followers, 2411 engagements


"Israel and Hamas say they remain committed to a ceasefire in Gaza despite a weekend of deadly violence. At least XX people were killed in Israeli airstrikes after two IDF soldiers died in Rafah. Aid deliveries are set to resume today. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980219018830139708) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T10:26Z 111.5K followers, 1184 engagements


"A major internet outage has taken dozens of major websites offline worldwide. The Amazon Web Services blackout affected banks airlines and other major platforms though the company says systems are now showing signs of recovery. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980235384345735534) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T11:31Z 111.5K followers, 1801 engagements


"Garda have issued a fresh appeal for information on the murder of Paul Quinn in County Monaghan XX years after his death. The 21-year-old was killed in 2007 after being lured to a shed. Garda say they continue to work with the PSNI. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980258537423966551) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T13:03Z 111.5K followers, 1900 engagements


"Two people have died after an Emirates cargo plane from Dubai skidded off a runway in Hong Kong and went into the sea. The aircraft collided with a security patrol vehicle killing two staff. All crew members on board survived. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980280811019473187) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T14:31Z 111.5K followers, 1279 engagements


"The mother of Paul Quinn beaten to death in Monaghan in 2007 has made a new emotional appeal for justice on the 18th anniversary of his murder. Garda have also renewed their appeal for information. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980356354477871277) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T19:32Z 111.5K followers, 3347 engagements


"🗣 The point here is its double standards. shes speaking out of both sides of her mouth. @HeatherH on a Fine Gael attack ad accusing Catherine Connolly of hypocrisy in her work as a barrister. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980381092944265550) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:10Z 111.5K followers, 6778 engagements


"🗣 If that was your very best - what would your worst look like 🗣 I did everything I could and I really am sorry that the OFarrell family feel it wasnt enough. Heather Humphreys responds to criticism over her support for the family of Shane OFarrell. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980390893489148219) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:49Z 111.5K followers, 6620 engagements


"🗣 "I really think Fine Gael in particular have debased themselves in the last week." Both camps in the presidential race are clashing again over the Fine Gael campaign video attacking Catherine Connollys work as a barrister. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980611277698261221) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T12:25Z 111.5K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Prince Andrew is facing renewed pressure after the release of Virginia Giuffres posthumous memoir. A UK minister says the royal should give evidence to US prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Epstein. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980621235105980465) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T13:04Z 111.5K followers, 1220 engagements


"Taoiseach Michel Martin has condemned the violent disorder in Citywest praising Garda for their courage in restoring order. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described the scenes as thuggery and vowed to bring those involved to justice. Image: Robbie Kane/Dublin Live #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980782494652735958) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T23:45Z 111.5K followers, 2535 engagements


"Fianna Fil minister Jim OCallaghan has criticised Fine Gaels recent campaign video targeting Catherine Connollys past legal work saying its unfair to attack lawyers for providing legal services. More on #VMNews @maireadcleary7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980228125217718773) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T11:02Z 111.5K followers, 170.2K engagements


"🗳 With just days to go until the Presidential Election Heather Humphreys sits down with Colette Fitzpatrick to share why she wants to be president. 📺 Watch #TheBigInterview tonight at 10PM on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980363947858375122) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T20:02Z 111.5K followers, 15.1K engagements


"🗣 I had a great week in the Gaeltacht and the Gaeilge was coming back to me. And do you know whats wrong with me Its confidence. Heather Humphreys on speaking Irish and her previous commitment to learning the language. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980394326908604858) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T22:02Z 111.5K followers, 32.2K engagements


"U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Israel today to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It follows visits by Vice President JD Vance and President Isaac Herzog as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues. More on #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981239791195685206) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T06:02Z 111.5K followers, 1285 engagements


"🗣 You voted not to extend the eviction ban. That wouldve kept people in their homes wouldnt it 🗣 I had to make difficult decisions when I was in government. @HeatherH discusses housing policy and her record in government. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980382606333030497) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:16Z 111.5K followers, 36.9K engagements


"🗣 The amount of sectarian abuse thats been out there about my religion and my traditions and where I come from. @HeatherH speaks about abuse she has faced during her ras campaign. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980385029776675273) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:25Z 111.5K followers, 38.8K engagements


"🗣 If a fox is being ripped limb from limb and is dying a slow and agonising death - how can you say you abhor animal cruelty 🗣 These are rural pursuits and have been for many many years. #TheBigInterview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980392420576506213) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-20T21:55Z 111.5K followers, 50.4K engagements


"A key witness in Ruth Lawrences murder trial says the 45-year-old told her she shot Eoin OConnor but it went wrong and her boyfriend took over before asking for help moving the body. Lawrence denies murdering Mr OConnor and Anthony Keegan in 2014. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980718797309763629) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-21T19:32Z 111.5K followers, 2516 engagements


"EXPLAINED: Ever wonder how your vote actually decides who becomes President 🤔 🗳 Our Political Correspondent @gavreilly uses Smarties to explain how your vote travels from first preference to final count 🧮"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980891876753346750) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T07:00Z 111.5K followers, 2400 engagements


"Five men are due to appear in court charged with public order offences following violent protests outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The protests came after an alleged sexual assault in the area on Monday. 1/2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980938975729557841) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T10:07Z 111.5K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns TD has criticised the Taoiseachs remarks about having sensitive conversations on immigration saying politicians must counter misinformation and reject any link between migration and crime. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1980994676007084226) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T13:48Z 111.5K followers, 133.2K engagements


"Relatives of convicted murderer Jozef Puka have been jailed for offences connected to the murder of Ashling Murphy. Members of his family were sentenced today after being convicted of offences including withholding information and assisting an offender. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981040088080421374) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-22T16:48Z 111.5K followers, 2884 engagements


"Fourteen families in a Killarney housing estate are facing eviction after an overseas investment fund issued notices to quit. Kerry County Council is engaging with the Cyprus-based owner who holds several properties in The Loreto Convent Estate. #VMNews"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981406409213333837) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T17:04Z 111.5K followers, 2675 engagements


"🗣 "They didn't just turn up. You have to look at who organised these things." The Group Chat discusses how attention is turning to identifying those behind the violence in Citywest - described by Garda as preplanned and orchestrated online. 📺 Tonight 10PM Virgin Media One"  
[X Link](https://x.com/VirginMediaNews/status/1981451270331253074) [@VirginMediaNews](/creator/x/VirginMediaNews) 2025-10-23T20:02Z 111.5K followers, 7734 engagements