This Valentine's Day, we celebrate #Love on Twitter! In the last year, people all over the world tweeted the word 'love' more than 2.5 billion times!
So...let's have a look at the Top 20 Hearted Tweets by Irish users over the past year:
KatieTaylor
"In the midst of a disappointing year, I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the amazing support. I love you all."
In the midst of a disappointing year, I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the amazing support. I love you all.
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) August 15, 2016
BarackObama
"Hi everybody! Back to the original handle. Is this thing still on? Michelle and I are off on a quick vacation, then we’ll get back to work."
Hi everybody! Back to the original handle. Is this thing still on? Michelle and I are off on a quick vacation, then we’ll get back to work.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2017
TheNotoriousMMA
"The champ champ"
The champ champ pic.twitter.com/iprUKL0Ldx
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 13, 2016
mickconlan11
"Hey Vlad @PutinRF_Eng How much did they charge you bro?? @AIBA_Boxing #Rio2016"
Hey Vlad @PutinRF_Eng
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 16, 2016
How much did they charge you bro?? @AIBA_Boxing #Rio2016 😘
POTUS44
"Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours."
Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 11, 2017
mickconlan11
"When the dust settles, the only thing we have that matters is family️ thanks for the amazing support 2day everyone!"
When the dust settles, the only thing we have that matters is family❤️ thanks for the amazing support 2day everyone! pic.twitter.com/tWF7hhsE3d
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 16, 2016
TheNotoriousMMA
"I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya's later."
I have decided to retire young.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 19, 2016
Thanks for the cheese.
Catch ya's later.
JamesBlunt
"If you thought 2016 was bad - I'm releasing an album in 2017."
If you thought 2016 was bad - I'm releasing an album in 2017.
— James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) December 13, 2016
TheNotoriousMMA
"Happy to announce that I am BACK on UFC 200! Shout out to @danawhite and @lorenzofertitta on getting this one done for the fans. #Respect""
Happy to announce that I am BACK on UFC 200!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 25, 2016
Shout out to @danawhite and @lorenzofertitta on getting this one done for the fans. #Respect
RonanOGara10
"Alone on the couch with Jess.Heartbroken.We have lost an incredible man. Too sad to tweet further.. sleep well Axel. We love you..xxx"
Alone on the couch with Jess.Heartbroken.We have lost an incredible man. Too sad to tweet further.. sleep well Axel. We love you..xxx
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) October 16, 2016
POTUS44
"It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man."
It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 20, 2017
HillaryClinton
"To all the little girls watching...never doubt that you are valuable and powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world."
"To all the little girls watching...never doubt that you are valuable and powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world."
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 9, 2016
miniminter
"You know what to do."
You know what to do.
— Wedgeman Simon (@miniminter) September 7, 2016
TheNotoriousMMA
"Hello id like to order some competition please I don't have any"
Hello id like to order some competition please I don't have any pic.twitter.com/cocgW4uwsb
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 23, 2016
Munsterrugby
"It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our coach, former captain, colleague and friend today, rest in peace Anthony Foley."
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our coach, former captain, colleague and friend today, rest in peace Anthony Foley.
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) October 16, 2016
TheNotoriousMMA
"YEESSSS GET IN THERE!!!! McLean is an ANIMAL! Ref is a rat. Brady what a f*****g header!!! BUZZING!!!! COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN!!!!"
TheNotoriousMMA
"To the little lady who left her phone at home."
To the little lady who left her phone at home. pic.twitter.com/m0LmxCwoh5
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 6, 2016
POTUS44
"To the girl from the South Side who took on a role she didn't ask for and made it her own: Happy Birthday, Michelle. I love you."
To the girl from the South Side who took on a role she didn't ask for and made it her own: Happy Birthday, Michelle. I love you. pic.twitter.com/lvjfx418hn
— President Obama (@POTUS44) January 17, 2017
JeffHendrick92
"I've just had the best few weeks of my life. Pleasure representing this great country"
Ive just had the best few weeks of my life. Pleasure representing this great country 💚☘🇮🇪
— Jeff Hendrick (@JeffHendrick92) June 27, 2016
Louis_Tomlinson
"I'm pleased to say my baby son was born yesterday :)He is healthy and pretty amazing :) I'm very happy!!"
I'm pleased to say my baby son was born yesterday :) 👶 He is healthy and pretty amazing :) I'm very happy!!
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) January 23, 2016
JustinTrudeau
"To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada"
To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 28, 2017
RonanOGara10
"Oh to be an Irish rugby player today.. what a feeling..ye are some warriors..get up ye boyo's.. gutted to be missing the session in Chicago"
Oh to be an Irish rugby player today.. what a feeling..ye are some warriors..get up ye boyo's.. gutted to be missing the session in Chicago
— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) 5 November 2016
paddyb_ireland
"Great day here at Croke park, special thanks to Pat Hickey for sorting us out with tickets!"
Great day here at Croke park, special thanks to Pat Hickey for sorting us out with tickets! pic.twitter.com/j1XP38YfHO
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) September 4, 2016
That's a lot of love from Irish people this year! The most hearted tweets were mainly ones that call for unity and happy news!
Twitter are inviting us all to join the celebration of love around the world this Valentine's Day with #LoveHappens to unlock a special emoji!