Gaelic Games Capture Major Public Attention: Strong surge in fan engagement around Gaelic games, especially Dublin v Donegal and Cork v Offaly matches, indicates intense interest in live sports.
Archived Pulse in Ireland
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Archived Pulse in Ireland
Ireland’s trending searches show intense interest in Gaelic games with major matches capturing fans’ attention, alongside concerns over a tragic rally accident in Donegal.
Active topics
21
Search volume
111.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
21
Sports29% (6)
Politics19% (4)
Money14% (3)
World10% (2)
Life10% (2)
Entertainment10% (2)
Weather5% (1)
Health5% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Ireland are searching primarily to follow live sports events such as Gaelic football and hurling matches, reflecting their desire to stay updated on scores, schedules, and commentary. The tragic rally accident in Donegal drives a worrying intent as users seek news and details about the incident and its implications. Weather-related searches reflect planning intentions for activities under high temperature forecasts. Searches about King Charles III and Bolivian political events show explaining and following intentions for understanding current high-profile political developments.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Public Worries Over Fatal Rally Accident in Donegal: Tragic fatality at Donegal rally raises serious public concern and widespread news consumption about event safety and repercussions.
Interest in High-Temperature Weather Forecasts for Ireland: Notable curiosity about Ireland’s hot weather forecasts around 30°C reflects planning for outdoor activities amid potential weather hazards.
Community Expresses Concern for Sports Figures in Personal Crisis: Media coverage of Mark Hughes grieving his son and injury updates on Clare hurler David Reidy highlight community empathy towards sports figures.
Royal Family Updates Draw Public Curiosity: Growing searches about King Charles III’s tax transparency and royal family visits signal national interest in monarchy affairs and protocols.
Political and Legal Developments at Home and Abroad Draw Attention: Political unrest in Bolivia and legal inquiries into bench warrants show varied interest in international politics and legal processes.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Ireland
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
dublin v donegal
This trend reflects strong interest in the live updates and outcomes of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship match between Dublin and Donegal.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
dublin vs donegaldonegal v dublin
02
WorldDeclining
donegal rally
Searches indicate concern over a fatal accident involving a teenager at a rally event in Donegal, prompting news updates and local reactions.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 10 days ago
donegal rally crashdonegal rally news
03
WeatherDeclining
ireland weather forecast 30c
Interest in Ireland's weather forecast with temperatures around 30°C is driven by plans for the coming days, including potential severe weather.
20K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 10 days ago
weather tomorrowcork weather forecast 27c
04
SportsDeclining
cork vs offaly
People are searching for information on the Cork vs Offaly GAA matches, including times, TV broadcasts, and stream options for All-Ireland quarter-final and National Hurling.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
offaly v corkcork vs offaly time
05
SportsDeclining
david reidy clare
There is significant concern for Clare hurler David Reidy following his injury during a game against Dublin, with searches about his health status and recovery updates.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
david reidydavid reidy injurydonegal gaa twitter
06
LifeDeclining
mark hughes
Searches have increased on Mark Hughes following the sudden death of his son Alex Hughes, with people looking for news and reactions regarding this personal tragedy.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
alex hughesmark hughes son
07
PoliticsDeclining
charles iii
People are searching to understand King Charles III's personal tax disclosures and his interactions with family members during visits to the UK.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
08
SportsDeclining
fifa world cup
People are following live updates and highlights of FIFA World Cup matches, including Tunisia vs Japan and overall tournament schedules.
5K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 10 days ago
tunisia vs japan
09
PoliticsDeclining
president of bolivia
People are following breaking developments on Bolivia's state of emergency and government response to anti-government protests.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
10
EntertainmentDeclining
rte player
People are searching how to watch content on the RTE Player platform, including sports events and dramatizations like Ulysses.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
monaghan v westmeath
Searches focus on live updates and information surrounding the Monaghan versus Westmeath Gaelic football match in the All-Ireland championship.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
westmeath vs monaghanmonaghan vs westmeath
12
MoneyDeclining
irish welfare payment changes
Users are seeking information about recent or upcoming changes to Irish welfare payments.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 10 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 10 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Live: All-Ireland SFC Round 3: Dublin v Donegal updates - RTE.ie
GAA: All the All-Ireland SFC and SHC action from around the country as Dublin and Donegal go to extra-time - Irish Indep…
Dublin v Donegal - All-Ireland Senior Football Championship round three text updates - BBC
The 'game from hell' and the era that rose from its ashes - RTE.ie
Live GAA updates: Dublin knock out Donegal; Monaghan v Westmeath; Cork v Offaly in hurling - The Irish Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.