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In less than 48 hours, more than 1,000 articles have been published in over 800 publications in 64 countries around the world, referencing the Taoiseach’s speech. To put these figures in context, the coverage is more than double of that generated in the wake of Brian Cowen’s infamous interview on Morning Ireland last September.

For the first time at a British election, the three main party leaders are engaging in a series of three televised debates, modelled on the debates held in U.S. Presidential elections. How much of an effect are these much publicised, and much talked about debates having on the media coverage for Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats and their leaders? How are the media, in the UK, and across the globe, covering the various parties? And which leader is winning the battle for the headlines?

How have the media covered this year’s Championship? Which nation has enjoyed the most coverage? Has winning lead to more column inches? Or has defeat been covered in greater depth? Which players’ names are in lights, and why? O’Leary Analytics has conducted research into the media coverage of each team in this year’s Six Nations Championship and analysed how the media in each nation, and globally, is covering the event.

It is clear from the analysis that three months after the story broke, the relationship between Tiger Woods and his sponsors, in the media, continues to evolve. He may not be on their website; he may not be wearing their logo; he may not feature in their advertising; he may not be carrying their name on his bag. Despite all this, his association with these companies continues to be reported in the media.

It’s rare that a week passes when Ryanair do not feature prominently in the news. Over the last 12 months, what has Ryanair’s media presence been like, online? What are the key stories that the airline has promoted, and what gets reported? O’Leary Analytics has taken the coverage the low fares airline has received over the last year in the online media and picked out the key trends and topics.