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Ireland rugby star wows pub-goers with Fred Flintstone accordion session
Doherty's Bar in Mulranny Mayo got some star treatment from Robbie Henshaw over the weekend
Robbie Henshaw wows punters in Mayo bar with his accordion skills on stag party
Irish and Lions centre Robbie Henshaw was videoed in Mayo over the weekend as part of a wacky stag party.
The Leinster man was in popular pub Doherty's in Mulranny in Mayo with his pals as they broke out into song.
Henshaw surprised staff and locals by being an accomplished accordion player to accompany his mates who were on guitar and tin whistle.
The footage was shared widely on the pub's socials over the last 48 hours receiving over 100k views.
Robbie Henshaw has shown a skill for both rugby as well as music.
The popular boozer were more than happy to see the former Grand Slam winner come through their doors, posting: 'We were thrilled to welcome Irish Rugby international and Leinster star Robbie Henshaw today — and who better to treat us to a few tunes on the box!'
A lot of Irish rugby fans expected the rugby legend to be Down Under this summer with the British and Irish Lions but head coach Andy Farrell opted not to pick him for the successful 2-1 winning tour.
The 32 year old is still a huge part of Ireland's rugby future and may even harbour hopes of making the next Lions tour of New Zealand in 2029.
The centre has shown a serious aptitude for the craic agus ceol in the past and even previously showed off his accordion skills on The Late Late Show.
Last year, the rugby star was spotted at the Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford and pulled out a fine version of Galway Girl to a room full of engaged punters.
The Athlone native comes from a long line of musicians and has previously opened up on how trad sessions were a big factor in his family life growing up in Westmeath.
Having whetted his musical appetite with the tinwhistle, the multi-talented rugby ace then moved onto the button accordian.
While Robbie is clearly enjoying his summer break, his attention will soon turn to matters on the pitch once again when Leinster kick off their new season in South Africa next month.
The recently-minted URC champions will also face off with bitter rivals Munster in the iconic confines of Croke Park in October.
