Ireland may be known for its rich history, but did you know that Irish men and women have set some of the most bizarre and wonderful world records too? From quirky feats of strength to pure fun, here are some of the wildest records held by the Irish that will make you proud (and maybe even inspire your own record-breaking attempts!).

1. Most Siblings to Reach 100
The Clarke family from Galway hold the record for having five siblings who all lived past 100. Talk about longevity goals! Their advice? “Live your life, be happy, and don’t find fault with others.”

2. Fastest Time to Put on a Duvet Cover
Irish TV host Alan Hughes holds the record for the fastest duvet cover change, achieving it in an impressive 42.97 seconds. Who knew bed-making could be a competitive sport?

3. Fastest Fiddle Player
Frankie Gavin, of the band De Dannan, set the world record for fiddle playing, delivering a blazing-fast 150 beats per minute on the “Foxhunter’s Reel.” Irish music never sounded so fast!

4. Most Heads Dyed in 24 Hours
During Today FM’s ‘Shave or Dye’ campaign, hairstylist Damien Bennett dyed 62 heads in just 24 hours to raise money for cancer research. His impressive speed and creativity set a new record!

5. Most Bras Unhooked in One Minute
Sean Murray from Cork holds this cheeky record, managing to unhook 91 bras in just one minute. His secret? A whole lot of practice on mannequins!

6. Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Wally
In 2011, 3,872 people dressed as “Wally” (Waldo) gathered in Dublin to set a world record, proving that the Irish love a good costume party.

7. Most Rubik’s Cubes Solved on a Unicycle
Why solve a Rubik’s cube while standing still when you can ride a unicycle? Irishman Adrian Leonard set the record by solving 28 cubes while balancing on one wheel.

8. Longest Guitar Playing Marathon
David Browne played the guitar for 114 hours in Dublin’s Temple Bar to set the record for the longest marathon guitar session. His fingers must have been on fire!

9. Fastest Motorcycle Handlebar Wheelie
Enda Wright showed his daredevil side by performing a handlebar wheelie on his motorcycle at 174km/h. Definitely not one for the faint-hearted!

10. Longest Journey with a Fridge
Yes, you read that right. Tony Hawks took a fridge on a 1,650km journey around Ireland, breaking the record for the longest journey with a fridge in tow.

11. Most Socks Worn on One Foot
Fiona Nolan from County Clare holds the record for fitting 152 socks on one foot. Imagine how cozy that must have been!

12. Fastest Crossing of Ireland on Foot
UK native Sharon Gayter ran across Ireland in just over 4 days, covering 555km from Malin Head to Mizen Head, earning her the record for the fastest foot crossing of Ireland.

13. Largest Bowl of Porridge
At the Waterford Harvest Festival, Flahavan’s cooked up a whopping 1,380kg bowl of porridge. That’s enough to feed a small army!

14. Best Selling Act with No Concert Appearances
Enya, one of Ireland’s most famous musical exports, has sold over 75 million albums—without ever performing a solo concert. Her reclusive nature adds to her musical mystique.

15. Most International Appearances in Rugby Union
The legendary Brian O’Driscoll holds the record for most international rugby appearances, with 140 caps for Ireland. A true icon of Irish sports.

16. Fastest 2000m Race (Female)
Sonia O’Sullivan’s incredible run in 1994 still stands as the fastest 2000m by a female, proving she was one of Ireland’s greatest athletes.

These records capture the spirit of Ireland—full of creativity, humour, and determination. Maybe it’s time to dust off your own crazy idea and take a shot at Guinness World Records glory!

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