Category: Craic

One of the most talented YouTubers from Ireland has got involved in the debate about the upcoming same-sex marriage referendum. Animated comedy character Martin is a YouTube star thanks to his series of videos, Martin’s Life, in which he discusses topical issues with his parents. The series of cartoons involve everyday discussions between young Irish… Continue reading Hilarious new video from Martin's Life on same-sex marriage referendum

A best man at an Irish wedding took the guests by surprise recently when he burst into song for his ‘speech’. The wedding reception was in full swing as the guests were settling down for the speeches and customary wedding toasts.

The Irish have sometimes been known to poke a bit of fun at people from overseas who try – and fail miserably – to pull off a convincing Irish accent. This is particularly true when a Hollywood star is put in an Irish role and is unable to use his or her acting skills to… Continue reading Irish people try different American accents

Comedy team Foil Arms and Hog have created a hilarious spoof film trailer for ‘A Very Irish Film’. The Dublin trio posted the video on YouTube yesterday and it is already attracting the attention of comedy fans. It features clichés of ‘every Irish film ever’ such as “lots of name screaming” and “lots of unnecessary… Continue reading ‘A Very Irish Film’ – brilliant spoof movie trailer

As we saw from a hilarious video from BuzzFeed earlier this month, pronouncing traditional Irish names isn’t as easy as it looks for people from overseas. Now another video has gone viral to reinforce the point only this time the participants aren’t American, they’re our closest neighbours, Britain – and across the world in Australia.

An Irish American delivered an hilarious best man speech at his best friend’s Italian wedding. Matt Gunn opens his well-rehearsed sequence by admitting that he knows he is the fourth speech, and “you guys are probably tired of them, so I am going to assure everyone that this is going to be the quickest three… Continue reading Irish American guy delivers hilarious speech at wedding

The Irish have had a good laugh over the years at people from overseas trying to pronounce Irish words…well now the tables are turned. A hilarious new video from the YouTube channel Facts puts Irish people in the spotlight as the try to pronounce German words.

A new video from the Martin’s Life series shows more great observations of relationships between teenagers and their parents. In this instalment, Martin is about to leave the house to go into Cork for a date with a girl he has met online.

US comedy actor Will Ferrell had the audience in stitches as he put his own spin on the classic Irish song Danny Boy during an appearance on the David Letterman Show. Ferrell appeared on the stage dressed in a stereotypical green leprechaun outfit as he told the host what St Patrick’s Day meant to him.

What happens when an Irish granny watches the red-hot new movie Fifty Shades of Grey? Well Jonathan Mitchell recorded his Irish granny as he questioned her about what she thought of the film.