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

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. Caption says it all, really. Moving swiftly on... Not that one!

Simon Cox

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

Keith Fahey

Eh... you alright there. Keith? No explanation needed. Seven people drowned while this photo was being taken.

David Meyler

Buzzin'.

Damien Delaney

Blue Steel's making a comeback in a big way.

Cillian Sheridan

We all make mistakes. The resemblance is uncanny. The Messiah trumps Messi every time. Punderful. Andy Reid wants his Spurs shirt back. Eh... I've got nothing. Again, there are no words.