A fast talking street trader cajoles customers into buying coats from his stall at Kenmare Fair in County Kerry.
Storm force winds with gusts of up to eighty miles an hour have caused major disruption around the country, leaving thousands of homes without electricity.
RTÉ is ready to provide continuous coverage and analysis of the general election results as they emerge around the country.
In some parts of County Kerry men outnumber women by four to one, causing local men to complain there are not enough women to go around.
A selection of some of the oddities, quirky tales, curious stories, wonderful individuals and bizarre events from Irish life.