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They’re OK on the pitch – but these Irish footballers are the kings of Instagram

Published 12:50 15 Apr 2015 BST

Updated 12:51 15 Apr 2015 BST

Ben Kiely
They’re OK on the pitch – but these Irish footballers are the kings of Instagram

Homesport

If you're not following these Irish footballers on Instagram, you're really missing out.

It's a common misconception that Instagram is only used by hipsters to share sepia-filtered photos of their gluten-free, paleo-vegan meals. Yes it is that, but it is so much more. There are even quite a lot of sporting personalities on the site, and these Irish footballers might be the pound-for-pound kings of Instagram's sporting underbelly.

Paul McShane

Ireland's answer to Take That... featuring Luke Steele. McShane Instagram 1 Caption says it all, really. McShane Instagram 2 Moving swiftly on... McShane Instagram 3 Not that one! McShane Instagram 4

Simon Cox

The most confused bagpiper ever. Cox Instagram 2 Have you ever seen a more uncomfortable animal in your life? Cox Instagram 4 Marketing genius. Cox Instagram 3 That's it, one leg at a... oh wait, start again. Cox Instagram 1

Keith Fahey

Eh... you alright there. Keith? Fahey Instagram 2 No explanation needed. Fahey Instagram 1 Seven people drowned while this photo was being taken. Fahey Instagram 3

David Meyler

Buzzin'. Meyler Instagram 1

Damien Delaney

Blue Steel's making a comeback in a big way. Delaney Instagram 1

Cillian Sheridan

We all make mistakes. Sheridan Instagram 5 The resemblance is uncanny. Sheridan Instagram 7 The Messiah trumps Messi every time. Sheridan Instagram 8 Punderful. Sheridan Instagram 6 Andy Reid wants his Spurs shirt back. Sheridan Instagram 9 Eh... I've got nothing. Sheridan instagram 3 Again, there are no words. Sheridan Instagram 1
They’re OK on the pitch – but these Irish footballers are the kings of Instagram