Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Discovering Weird Ireland With It's Creator Brinsley McNamara


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He is an author, content creator, podcaster and adventurer! Creator of the social media phenomenon 'Weird Ireland' – his off the beaten track adventures of the strange and quirky side of this country have gained him a huge following. (see below)

Alison Curtis spoke to Brinsley McNamara about the incredible success of his quirky content.

 HANDLES - Instagram: @weird.ireland  TikTok: @weirdireland

STATS:    Instagram: 320K followers    TikTok:     85K Followers     1.2MLikes

PODCAST: Weird Ireland on all platforms.

BOOK: ‘Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide To The Island’ out now

Brinsley Facts:

·        Every video starts with his famous phrase “Well, I’m Brinsley McNamara and welcome to Weird Ireland."

·        He tackles every subject from Wren Boys to Wibbly Wobbly Wonders! From Ireland’s biggest 99 to Irish Crisp Folklore

·        Brinsley McNamara is not his real name! Based on another famous Westmeath figure of folklore and banned writer. Brinsley is also from Westmeath

·     He loves weird and fascinating topics, stories, places, and subcultures from across Ireland.

·        Grew up loving the Horrible Histories books. He is a huge fan of Louis Theroux.

·        His videos never feature his face – so people are very used to his voice but not his face – he says he is very shy.

·        Topics covered in his podcast include: The unique Irish sports of Irish Stick Fighting and Sheaf Throwing, The Rhino in The River, Urbexing (urban exploring), Bog Iron, The Lough Ree Monster, Healing rocks, The Kilbroney Graveyard with a holy well and the grave of the Tallest Man In The World

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