Weird Ireland

Brinsley McNamara is a content creator, adventurer and author of Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide to the Island. Through his book, podcast and hugely popular Weird Ireland social media channels, he has travelled the length and breadth of the country uncovering the strange, curious and often overlooked stories that make Ireland unlike anywhere else.
From holy wells and ancient traditions to cryptids, folklore, forgotten historical sites and uniquely Irish food culture, Brinsley explores the people, places and customs that exist just beyond the tourist trail. Along the way, he has documented everything from mumming and collar-and-elbow wrestling to magic hills, local legends and the wonderfully eccentric corners of Irish life.
In this entertaining and insightful live show, Brinsley takes audiences on a journey through the weird, wonderful and fascinating aspects of Ireland's culture and history, revealing the stories, traditions and oddities that make this island so unique.