TikTok honoured their viral sensations as this year's top videos were revealed in Dublin today.
Donal Skehan and Keilidh Cashell were in attendance as well as a host of Irish celebrities and influencers at TikTok's first ever in-person event in the EPIC Museum in Dublin today.. From pop culture memes to money saving tips, these videos are a true insight in to our year online.
"Throughout 2022, TikTok creators in Ireland continued to entertain, connect and inspire both in Ireland and around the world," it was said at the event today. "We are proud to have seen so many Irish creators emerge and thrive on TikTok this year."
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From the famous 'protein bor' video by James Doyle, to Donal Skehan' recipes and Sophie Murray's fahsion inspo, the following list really does cover it all.
Donal Skehan's easy to make recipes were one of the most popular videos of 2022, as you can see by this video:
Irish Budgeting is an account that soar to popularity due to the cost of living crisis and you can see in her 'Feeding 5 people for €5' videos why:
And it's easy to see why Mattress Mick was one of the most popular accounts on the app for Ireland in 2022, with his charismatic and fun videos.
The most viewed artists on TikTok
- @robertgracemusic - 2.3 million followers.
- @niallhoran - over 4.8 million followers.
- @alliesherlock - over 318K followers.
- @ryanmackmusic - 1.8 million followers.
- @welshyofficial - 84.1K followers
- @beltersonly - 60K followers.
- @bradheidi - 199K followers.
- @a9offica - 145K followers.
- @picturethis - over 70K followers.
- @sammycopley - over 90K followers.
The most popular TikTok videos of 2022
- @gardenerbros - Irish Dancing brothers duo
- @fewcans - Comedy, entertainment, and beauty creator
- @sophie_murraayy - Fashion and beauty blogger
- @donalskehan - Famous Irish chef
- @sealrescueireland - Popular Irish NGO who has a huge following on TikTok
Most popular life lessons and hacks creators on TikTok
- @mirendarosenberg - Sustainable living in Donegal
- @kerrycowboy - Farming creator/Irish-speaking creator
- @simonescribes - Beauty creator who focuses on skincare
- @irishbudgeting - Budgeting creator sharing money-saving hacks
- @sean_flanagannn - Mental health awareness advocate
The most popular TikTok trends inspired by brands in 2022
- @gymandcoffeeplus - Irish athletics clothing brand
- @eatallreal - Irish SMB success story
- @2daywearemaking - Father/daughter food truck business
- @thesmoothstickcompany - SMB beauty business run by Aine alongside her Grandad Billy
- @kashbeauty - Beauty creator who owns the successful KASH Beauty
The top viral TikTok trends of 2022
- @irishconnection Don't make unnecessary journeys' meme by Teresa Mannion'
- @jamesdoylefitness The Protein Bor trend
- @wardensofnewtownards Department Store in Northern Ireland
- @K8_eeee 'FarmTok' -
- @mattressmick1 Popular Dublin business owner, Mattress Mick
Breakthrough stars of TikTok 2022
- @pintofplane - Traditional Irish woodwork and tool restorer
- @itz_jacob_33 - Transgender creator who documented his transition online to help others
- @kategrantmodel - Tyrone-based Kate is a successful model who has Down Syndrome
- @makeupbyjade_1 - Renown makeup creator
- @fromnorthtosouth - Same-sex couple that travel all around Ireland, giving honest reviews
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