Clare vs Limerick All-Ireland SHC Semi-final: Strong public involvement in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final between Clare and Limerick, with extensive live updates and media.
Archived Pulse in Ireland
Country pulse digest
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Archived Pulse in Ireland
Ireland's trending topics show strong engagement in sports events like the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, Wimbledon matches, and World Cup rounds, alongside cultural interest in Princess Catherine’s activities and concern over a fatal shooting in Dún Laoghaire.
Active topics
15
Search volume
26.3K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
15
Sports87% (13)
World7% (1)
Culture7% (1)
Why people are curious
People are mainly curious due to a desire to follow live results, updates, and analyses of key sporting events such as hurling championships, Wimbledon, and the World Cup, reflecting strong fan engagement and national pride. There is also cultural interest in the personal and public life of Princess Catherine, driven by her appearances, high-profile interactions, and media coverage. The fatal shooting in Dún Laoghaire has caused people to seek timely information to understand the severity and context of the incident. Enthusiasm around football transfers stems from fans’ interest in team strategies and league competitiveness.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Catherine, Princess of Wales Activities: Growing fascination with Princess Catherine’s recent public engagements, secret meetings, and cultural influence.
Djokovic vs Safiullin Wimbledon Match: Significant interest in Wimbledon tennis match between Novak Djokovic and Roman Safiullin, focusing on live scores and performance analysis.
Dún Laoghaire Shooting Incident: Fatal shooting in Dún Laoghaire draws public concern and media coverage around circumstances and investigations.
Louth vs Mayo All-Ireland Football Semi-final: Fans eagerly following Louth vs Mayo All-Ireland Gaelic Football semi-final with increased attention on match updates and potential results.
England Rugby Union Coaching and Performance: Focused attention on England rugby union, highlighted by coaching decisions, recent defeats, and issues with team discipline.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Ireland
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WorldCooling
dun laoghaire shooting
A man in his 40s was fatally shot in Dún Laoghaire, south Dublin, sparking widespread media coverage and public attention.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
dun laoghaireshooting dun laoghaire
02
SportsCooling
clare vs limerick
People are actively following the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final match between Clare and Limerick for live updates and coverage.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
limerick v clarelimerick v clare time
03
CultureCooling
catherine, princess of wales
There is significant public interest in Princess Catherine's recent activities and appearances, including her surprise visit to Wimbledon and interactions with celebrities.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
04
SportsCooling
safiullin
Search interest has increased in the Wimbledon match between Novak Djokovic and Roman Safiullin, focusing on live updates and match progress.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
roman safiullindjokovicnovak djokovic
05
SportsCooling
louth mayo all-ireland semi-final
Interest has surged in the Louth versus Mayo All-Ireland semi-final Gaelic football match, attracting increased public attention.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
06
SportsCooling
rugby union
There is a growing focus on rugby union with attention on England’s recent matches, coaching, and disciplinary issues under Steve Borthwick.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
steve borthwickengland v south africa
07
SportsCooling
donal og
Donal Óg Cusack and Joe Canning, two prominent Irish hurlers, have publicly clashed over comments related to the All-Ireland final, sparking debate among fans.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
joe canningdonal og cusack
08
SportsCooling
shamrock rovers f.c.
Shamrock Rovers F.C. recently signed striker Jonathan Afolabi ahead of their European campaign, drawing attention from football fans and media.
1K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 6 days ago
jonathan afolabi
09
SportsCooling
brazil vs norway
The World Cup Round of 16 matches, including the Brazil vs Norway game, are attracting significant attention with schedules and previews widely sought.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 6 days ago
world cup todayworld cup matches today
10
SportsCooling
skerries 100
The Skerries 100 is a prominent road racing event in Ireland that recently went ahead despite a fatal crash involving William Dunlop.
1K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 6 days ago
skerries road race 2026skerries road race
11
SportsCooling
andrey santos
Manchester United is reportedly targeting Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos in a potential transfer deal.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
12
SportsCooling
charles leclerc
Charles Leclerc won the Formula 1 British Grand Prix in a dramatic race marked by challenges for other drivers.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
f1 today
World / Following | 7 days ago
dun laoghaire shooting
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 6 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 6 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
‘Totally out of the blue’: Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, south Dublin - The Irish Times
Man, 40s, shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin - RTE.ie
Man (40s) dies in Sunday morning ‘shooting incident’ in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin - Irish Independent
Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in south Dublin - The Journal
Man (40s) shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, south Dublin - The Irish Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.