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24th Jan 2017

WATCH: This Lad Tried To Pronounce Irish Names As They Are Spelt

James Fenton

We’ve a fierce habit in Ireland of taking the piss out of Americans and other nationalities for being unable to pronounce some of our native first names. 

Well, this Tipperary lad has now demonstrated how hard it can actually be. He’s recorded himself tackling some of the more difficult Irish names and the results are pretty hilarious.

Gary Lyons makes videos under the pseudonym ‘Lyonsy’s Den’ and you an check out more of his rib-tickling clips here. 

So there ya are now. If you’ve an Irish name perhaps you’ll have more sympathy next time you’re abroad.

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