Irish People who you must follow on Twitter in 2019!

Twitter has rocked this year, and it's the people who make it the engaged social media platform it is today. Here are the people who really stood out for me in 2018 and who I feel are going to rock even more in 2019! #Twittermagic is alive and well!

I know that there are many others who would make this list but these are just my own personal favorites.

Dr. Ciara Kelly If you aren't following Ciara you are missing out on great tweets, information and fun. She hosts Lunchtime live on Newstalk and has lots of interesting topics. She also replies and engages with her followers which I LOVE. She is very entertaining, mixing it up by comments on articles and topics of the day and being authentic and someone we can all identify with.

Rob Cullen - Super cool inspiring guy - Rob is starting a whole new journey having lost a lot of weight recently. He has started helping others who are trying to lose weight by sharing his meals and tips. He is so helpful with connecting people too through his role with Dublin Chamber. You want to connect with someone? He will know the right person to talk to.

Zack Gallagher - Zack runs Irish Food Guide - A really supportive Twitter account all about Irish Food. Anytime a new food company starts on Twitter or has something important to share, he makes sure his community jumps in and supports them.

Niamh Fitzpatrick - Psychologist - I haven't known Niamh long, but started to notice her posts about grief and dealing with the tragic death of her sister Dara and found her tweets to be so touching and poignant. She has actually helped me a lot even though she probably doesn't realize it. She is inspiring and a very friendly, fun and engaging tweeter.

Bill Liao - Special mention - All things Tech, sustainability, start ups & cool stuff

Kays Flower School and FlowerSchoolIE Very helpful and rocking video and twitter in general. These ladies have been so supportive of my Women's inspire network and of all Women. I see them supporting others all the time. They are such fun too! They totally 'get' Twitter and their audience.

New kids on the block:

Eimear Kelly - Eimear has really embraced Twitter lately, using video creatively and also sharing others' content and helping others which is really what twitter is all about especially for small business owners like Eimear. Twitter is powerful for those of us with small or non existent marketing budgets so she is certainly using it to the max and getting noticed!

Sharon Hearty Is really taking to Twitter lately! Sharon is a personal communications strategist and modern media mentor to conscious successful business owners and leaders. 

Derek Brauders Derek is relatively new to Twitter and he tweets a lot about Corporate Governence. I met him when I was teaching one of my Twitter workshops He is very friendly and always tweets useful content and opportunities for business owners. Support is huge and I always remember who has been supportive during the year. Thanks Derek.

Twitter chats in Ireland that can help you build relationships and help build your confidence on Twitter.

Here are some Twitter chats that take place on Twitter. I've put the link on the hashtag chat to the account who runs these events. You will never be lonely again!

#Womensinspire - Every Tuesday 10-11pm - For Women in business

#irishweddingchat - Every Monday 10-11pm - For wedding suppliers and future brides

#irishhealthhour - Every Sunday 8-9pm - Anything health related

#Petlovershour - Every Tuesday 8-9pm - For Pet lovers!

#Louthchat - Every Tuesday 8-9pm - For Businesses and community members in Louth and outside of Louthers are welcome to join.

#Writerswise Run by Sharon Thompson and co founded by Dr. Liam Farrell - For aspiring authors Thursdays 9-10pm

• #irishmed Run by Dr. Liam Farrell - Wednesdays 10pm you will find all kinds of useful health information and lots of health professionals take part.

If you would like to learn how to make an impact on social media come to my workshop on January 16th in Dublin - Book here

Happy Christmas!