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17th Mar 2017

WATCH: 8 patriotic videos to get you in the mood for Paddy’s Day

Where's me shillelagh, Laddy?

Katie Mythen-Lynch

When it comes to having the craic, nobody does it like the Irish.

Whether we’re amusing ourselves on a long train journey, belting out a trad song for whoever’s listening or driving our Mammies nuts, there’s always some fun to be had, no matter where you happen to be… especially on St Patrick’s Day.

All oldies but goodies, this little lot of patriotic videos is just what we need to get parade-ready.

1. A group of Irish fans singing a lovely rendition of ‘Our Father’ to a passing nun…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmiKKVMrwJ8

2. This brilliant bodhrán player playing an impromptu gig on a Dublin bus…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB330e83hkM

3. This Irish Mammy having trying to kill a bee in the kitchen…

4. A 22-month-old beltIing out her version of Amhrán na bhFiann…

5. These adorable Irish fans singing a lullaby to a French baby on a Bordeaux train…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Bp7vWvN1c

6. This little girl who puts us all to shame by singing ALL the words to the national anthem like a pro…

7. These two brothers having a totally normal reaction to the ice cream van…

8. And this determined Irish dancer who eventually gets her groove back after a false start on the dance floor…