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'Storm Éowyn' most Googled term of the year

Google has released information on searches in Ireland
Google has released information on searches in Ireland

Storm Éowyn was the most searched term on Google in Ireland this year.

People also turned to the search engine to find out how to pronounce the storm's name. "How to pronounce Éowyn" was the third most popular 'how to' search term.

Google's Year in Search shows that Catherine Connolly, who was elected the 10th President of Ireland, was the third most Googled overall term and the most searched person in 2025.

 A smiling Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly was the most searched person in Ireland this year

Maria Steen was the second most Googled person, followed by Jim Gavin.

The Presidential Election featured on the most searched list and in the 'how to' list.

"How to spoil your vote Ireland" was the second most searched term.

"How to register to vote in Ireland" was the fifth most searched term.

"What is Listeria?" topped the 'what is' list and other trending questions asked by the Irish public were: "What is 6 7?" and "What is a tariff?"

The Ryder Cup was the second most searched term overall, and football and rugby also featured on the most searched list.

Champions League was the fifth most searched term, the Club World Cup was the sixth and Ireland v France rounded out the list.

Adolescence was among the most searched TV shows (Pic: Courtesy of Netflix)

When it came to food and drink, coffee topped the list followed Dubai Chocolate.

Pornstar Martini, Hugo Spritz, Pimms, pancakes, gooseberry jam and cupcakes also featured on the list.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story and Adolescence were the most searched TV shows and they also featured on the overall most searched list showing their popularity.

Nosferatu, 28 Years Later and Superman all featured at the top of the most searched movies list.