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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Meet the Limerick teacher whose witty TikTok sketches captivate millions worldwide
Now, with over 200,000 followers on TikTok and more than 12.2 million likes, his sharp sketches and uncanny impressions are global, yet the man behind them still spends part of his week in a primary school classroom. Originally from Cappagh, his formative years were inspired by his late brother, who brought out his comedic side from a young age. 'I was just trying to be like him, really,' Séamus shares with the Irish Independent. Growing up, quintessentially Irish shows like Father Ted, Gift Grub and Après Match, shaped his blossoming sense of humour. 'I probably got into it just doing impressions, around home and then in secondary school. I'd do impressions of the teachers that continued into college and I started making videos of different characters.' At first, those videos never saw the light of day beyond a few trusted friends. Worried about offending people, he kept his comedy behind closed doors, but that all changed when lockdown hit. The turning point for the West Limerick man came with his first video. '[It] was an impression of Simon Harris and it got like 700,000 views,' he says. From that point on, 'the cat was out of the bag'. Suddenly, the rural teacher was a viral name, but despite his success, he remains a one-man band. 'Everything I do is on my own,' he admits. 'I write everything, I record everything, I edit everything, I post everything, it can be quite lonely.' To counter this, he enjoys keeping a routine as best he can. From teaching to farming and filming in spare time, he notes, 'all it takes is one video to change the trajectory.' One such video arrived in the least glamorous setting imaginable. 'When I posted my first Irish language video I did not expect it to do well,' he laughs, recalling: 'I was on the farm covering a pit of silage with my dad and my phone was exploding, everybody loved the video, it was completely unexpected.' Known for an accent that's become part of his online persona, he shares that it began almost as a disguise. 'I was quite conscious about my own voice, I ended up putting on a thick Limerick city accent, which was probably inspired by the Rubberbandits. We used to love their prank calls years ago.' He thought this was why his audience enjoyed his work. 'A month later, the penny dropped, it was because of the content,' he smiles. For all the highs, there can be quiet disappointments. 'If a video doesn't do well, it probably affects me more than if a video does well, but nobody else really cares that much,' he reflects, adding: 'The world of social media is very fickle so once I post a video I never actually watch it again.' These days, Séamus is stepping into stand-up, a hustle that brings all the same risks as uploading a video, only without the added safety of the delete button: 'I'm just trying to build up confidence and build up experience. 'At the moment, I'm figuring out that comedy is very unpredictable, but that's just the nature of it and it's good to challenge yourself.' The nerves before his first big support slot in Limerick city for comedian Michael Fry nearly rattled him, but once the Dolans crowd laughed, he knew he'd crossed a line he couldn't uncross. Now, between gigs in Tralee and Cork, trips to the Edinburgh Fringe, and the odd post while piking silage, he's learning to find balance between the public stage and a fiercely private life. While his videos may reach millions, at the end of the day, Séamus still prefers to put his phone down and quietly retreat to his home in Cappagh – shop or no shop.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Pat Ryan gives his take on scoreboard controversy & shares injury update on Cork stars for All-Ireland final
PAT RYAN is optimistic that Séamus Harnedy will be fit to feature in the All-Ireland SHC final. And the Cork boss insisted that 'the best team won' as he addressed 2 Pat Ryan's men will take on Tipperary on July 20 2 Séamus Harnedy missed out on their dominant victory over Dublin Ryan said: 'It was a pity there was a small bit of controversy at the end. For a great game, it just didn't need that. I didn't even notice it myself. "My idea was that it was three points they were down. It's amazing really with all that's going on with technology that something like that can happen. 'I heard some kind of comment along the lines that the Kilkenny management should have known or been able to get a communication on. "Unfortunately with the way things are now, even if they did know, you can't get the communication on. That's the problem.' Read More On GAA Although a 70th-minute Noel McGrath effort for Tipp was waved wide by the umpire, the stadium scoreboard registered the shot as a point. Jordan Molloy responded with a point for Kilkenny, who then appeared to chase a goal that never came as the scoreboard had them trailing by three points — 4-21 to 0-30. But a full-time scoreline of 4-20 to 0-30 was later confirmed by GAA officials after Tipp set up a clash with Cork in Sunday week's decider. Asked if he sympathised with Kilkenny gaffer Derek Lyng, Ryan said: 'Look, the best team won. If there was a point in it, you'd say something. Most read in GAA Hurling 'Tipperary won by whatever they won by. Was it three points in the end or two points? That's for the GAA to sort out. We'll just concentrate on the final.' Ryan has no fresh injury concerns arising from Watch RTE pundits' contrasting reaction to full-time whistle of Tipperary's epic win over Kilkenny On their chances of being available for the Croke Park showpiece, the Cork chief said: 'I think Cormac will be perfect. "Séamus will be touch and go. Hopefully he might be back in next Tuesday. 'Missing Séamus is a huge blow to our team. It's a huge blow to himself firstly. But we'd be confident he'll be able to take some part in it. 'Our medical staff are working hard and Séamus is working hard himself. 'If he's right, he's right. If he's not right, we'll go with what we have.'
The 42
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Harnedy 'touch and go' to be fit for Cork in All-Ireland final against Tipperary
CORK ATTACKER SEAMUS Harnedy remains a doubt to be fit for Sunday week's All-Ireland hurling decider against Tipperary. Harnedy missed Saturday's semi-final victory over Dublin due to a hamstring injury and manager Pat Ryan revealed last night that they are unsure if the three-time All-Star winner will have recovered to face Tipperary. Defender Cormac O'Brien, who missed the Dublin game with a quad injury, is likely to be back in the frame. Advertisement 'Everyone was good from Saturday,' said Ryan at last night's press event in advance of the final. 'Obviously Séamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien weren't eligible. I think Cormac will be perfect, to be honest. He should be back in fully on Wednesday night. Séamus will be touch and go. Hopefully he might be back in next Tuesday. We'll see how it goes. 'Everyone is missing players but obviously missing Séamus is a huge blow to our team. It's a huge blow to himself firstly. But we'd be confident that he'll hopefully be able to take some part in it. 'Our medical staff are working hard on it and Séamus is working hard himself. He's putting every day into it and there's a lot of recovery needed for that. What'll happen is if he's right, he's right. If he's not right, we'll go with what we have. We have great confidence in the lads we have.' Ryan watched Sunday afternoon's clash between Tipperary and Kilkenny and was unaware of the scoreboard confusion at the time. 'To be honest, I didn't even notice it myself when I was watching the game. My idea was that it was three points they were down. It's amazing really with all that's going on with technology that something like that can happen. Tipperar's Noel McGrath celebrates with his brother John McGrath as Kilkenny's Huw Lawlor looks on dejected. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO 'I heard some kind of comment along the lines that the Kilkenny management should have known or been able to get a communication on. Unfortunately with the way things are now, even if they did know, you can't get the communication on. That's the problem. It's disappointing. 'Look, I think the best team won. That's normally what happens. If there was a point in it, you'd say something. At the end of the day, Tipperary won by whatever they won by. That's for the GAA to sort out. We'll just concentrate on the final. 'In fairness, Tipperary showed great heart and determination to come back after Kilkenny stretched ahead of them. They got a couple of great goals. Four goals is huge scoring against Kilkenny. It was a pity there was a small bit of controversy at the end. For a great game, it just didn't need that.' Related Reads The key factors that helped Tipperary defeat Kilkenny to return to hurling bigtime Scoreboard malfunction colours the close of remarkable Tipperary victory *****
Irish Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Cork boss Pat Ryan gives his take on Tipperary-Kilkenny scoreboard cock-up
Cork boss Pat Ryan insisted the better won the Tipperary-Kilkenny All-Ireland semi-final despite the controversial finish. Ryan's side will face Tipp in the decider on July 20 after coasting past Dublin on Saturday but the other semi was a much closer affair, with the major talking point the scoreboard error that left Kilkenny hunting a goal when a couple of points might have saved them. It has been confirmed that referee James Owens recorded the score as 4-20 to 0-30 in his report, a two- rather than three-point win for Tipperary, as was recorded on the Croke Park scoreboard. Ryan said: "To be honest, I didn't even notice it myself when I was watching the game. My idea was that it was three points they were down. 'It's amazing really with all that's going on with technology that something like that can happen. I heard some kind of comment along the lines that the Kilkenny management should have known or been able to get a communication on. 'Unfortunately with the way things are now, even if they did know, you can't get the communication on. That's the problem. It's disappointing. But I think the best team on the day won." With Eoin Cody and John Donnelly going for match-saving goals for Kilkenny as the game reached its climax Ryan said that, for the most part, he would hope that his side would take the easier point opportunities in those scenarios. "It depends what way the time is. If you look at most teams, if you start tipping away at the points, you'll end up getting an opportunity for a goal. If you go chasing goals, you'll never get them. 'I think any advice we'd do if we're down is to keep taking your scores and build pressure on the team. 'We saw that perfectly above in Ennis this year when they [Clare] tipped away with their scores, it put pressure on us and then the momentum changes. 'All of a sudden they get a goal and you're lucky to hang on and get a draw. That's the key. When you go chasing a goal, you'll rarely get it. I think tipping the ball over the bar is the best thing." Meanwhile, Ryan said that Cormac O'Brien will be available for the final after missing the Dublin game with a quad injury, though the outlook is less encouraging for Seamus Harnedy (hamstring), who also sat out the semi-final. "I think Cormac will be perfect, to be honest. He should be back in fully on Wednesday night. Séamus will be touch and go. Hopefully he might be back in next Tuesday. We'll see how it goes." He added: "Everyone is missing players but obviously missing Séamus is a huge blow to our team. It's a huge blow to himself firstly. But we'd be confident that he'll hopefully be able to take some part in it. 'Our medical staff are working hard on it and Séamus is working hard himself. He's putting every day into it and there's a lot of recovery needed for that. 'What'll happen is if he's right, he's right. If he's not right, we'll go with what we have. We have great confidence in the lads we have."
Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork's Seámus Harnedy in race against time to be fit for All-Ireland final
Seámus Harnedy is 'touch and go' for All-Ireland final involvement on Sunday week, Cork manager Pat Ryan has revealed. Harnedy missed the semi-final victory over Dublin because of a hamstring injury, with Ryan commenting at Monday's press evening that the All-Star half-forward 'might' return to training next Tuesday, just five days out from the decider. Munster final starter Cormac O'Brien, who was also marked absent from the All-Ireland semi-final because of a recurring quad injury, will be available for Sunday week's clash against Tipp. 'No, everyone was good from Saturday. Obviously, Séamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien weren't eligible. I think Cormac will be perfect, to be honest. He should be back in fully on Wednesday night. Séamus will be touch and go. Hopefully he might be back in next Tuesday. We'll see how it goes,' said Ryan. 'Everyone is missing players but obviously missing Séamus is a huge blow to our team. It's a huge blow to himself firstly. But we'd be confident that he'll hopefully be able to take some part in it. Our medical staff are working hard on it and Séamus is working hard himself. He's putting every day into it and there's a lot of recovery needed for that. 'If he's not right, we'll go with what we have. We have great confidence in the lads we have.' Reflecting on Sunday's Tipp-Kilkenny last-four clash, the Cork manager said 'it was a pity' controversy had crept into the endgame, but, the incorrect scoreline aside, still felt the better team prevailed. The Premier's goal threat is becoming as pronounced as Cork's, Sunday's four green flags bringing their championship total across seven games to 15. 'To be honest, I didn't even notice it myself when I was watching the game,' Ryan said of Noel McGrath's late wide being counted as a Tipp point on the stadium scoreboard and RTÉ television score graphic. 'My idea was that it was three points Kilkenny were down. It's amazing really with all that's going on with technology that something like that can happen. I heard some kind of comment along the lines that the Kilkenny management should have known or been able to get a communication on. Unfortunately, with the way things are now, even if they did know, you can't get the communication on. That's the problem. It's disappointing. 'Tipperary showed great heart and determination to come back after Kilkenny stretched ahead of them [in the first-half]. They got a couple of great goals. Four goals is huge scoring against Kilkenny. 'Look, I think the best team on the day won. That's normally what happens. If there was a point in it, you'd say something. At the end of the day, Tipperary won by whatever they won by. Was it three points in the end or two points? That's for the GAA to sort out. We'll just concentrate on the final.'
