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#OneIrishDay is taking over Irish Twitter this morning - here's what it's all about

It’s charming as hell.

Nov 3rd 2016, 10:56 AM 4,643 Views 1 Comment

A FEW DAYS ago, Newstalk journalist Jess Kelly announced a Twitter and Instagram hashtag called #OneIrishDay.

The aim? To get Irish people to document their day on social media and show Ireland in all its boring, mundane, gorgeous glory. Think of it as an antidote to all the aspirational photos you’re bombarded with on Instagram.

Join us this Thursday for #OneIrishDay on Twitter and Instagram... The concept is simple: pic.twitter.com/2TnJu1X4m0
— Jess Kelly 👩🏻‍💻 (@jesskellynt) November 1, 2016

Source: Jess Kelly/Twitter

And this morning it’s the top trending hashtag in Ireland with people from all over the country participating and sharing little snippets from their day.

From gorgeous views…

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To domestic mishaps

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Gave my dog great cause for consternation when I accidently hoovered up his soft toy #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/PnlpUvAHuq
— Lany Smiles (@Lanysmiles) November 3, 2016

Source: Lany Smiles/Twitter

From the much-needed morning cuppa…

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To the daily commute

Just made the 7.04 train to Heuston. Got seat and bike rack space! #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/SBEor3FPPf
— Eamon Timmins (@Eamon_Timmins) November 3, 2016

Source: Eamon Timmins/Twitter

Heading to town 🚲 #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/FSwaNE56hR
— Fiachra Mag Uidhir (@fiachrama) November 3, 2016

Source: Fiachra Maguire/Twitter

And of course there were commutes like this

Typical Ireland.

Photo taken by our own @2454louise this morning #OneIrishDay #ThursdayThoughts #ireland #OnlyInIreland pic.twitter.com/de92F4YQvr
— nQuery | Optimizing Trial Design (@Statsols) November 3, 2016

Source: StatisticalSolutions/Twitter

From the slightly heartbreaking…

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To the extremely romantic

This mornings love letter... #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/GrDzYsUG7p
— Just Ruth (@RuthyMcD) November 3, 2016

Source: Ruth McDonagh/Twitter

(Don’t worry, Seamus did get fed in the end.)

I did feed Seamus! #OneIrishDay #SeamusTheCat pic.twitter.com/6yNaxqVGbB
— Just Ruth (@RuthyMcD) November 3, 2016

Source: Ruth McDonagh/Twitter

makes mental note to do wash

Pulling the double shift!! Sorting out the washing before hitting the home office by 9ish. #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/6w8renN8ls
— Barbara Scully (@barbarascully) November 3, 2016

Source: Barbara Scully/Twitter

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Meanwhile, anyone who works in an office will relate to these photos…

Yep. Same.

My desk is not tidy and full of cups. #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/RIv39SIAsk
— Orlamo (@Orlamo) November 3, 2016

Source: Orlamo/Twitter

Time to sort the inbox #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/TnOGrC88Gq
— Mairead Dwyer (@medwardsmurphy) November 3, 2016

Source: Mairead Dwyer/Twitter

And it’s not just humans that are participating

That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.

#oneirishday in the life of pigs. See last tweet. pic.twitter.com/QeNxcaaxeG
— 3Paddocks Smallholding (@ThreePaddocks) November 3, 2016

Source: HRH 👑/Twitter

So far, people are loving the hashtag and the insights it offers into the typical Irish day

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OMG @jesskellynt I won't get any work done today! This hashtag #OneIrishDay is just lovely! Well done xx
— Samantha Kelly (@Tweetinggoddess) November 3, 2016

Source: Samantha Kelly/Twitter

Lovely.

Ah lads... we're the top trend in Ireland right now. Thanks for taking part. Your photos are just amazing. Let's keep it going. #OneIrishDay pic.twitter.com/DZiUnBZiIC
— Jess Kelly 👩🏻‍💻 (@jesskellynt) November 3, 2016

Source: Jess Kelly/Twitter

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#OneIrishDay is taking over Irish Twitter this morning - here's what it's all about