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YouTube star IShowSpeed brings Enniskillen to a virtual standstill

The online celebrity had tens of thousands of views on his YouTube live stream

YouTube star IShowSpeed in Enniskillen
YouTube star IShowSpeed in Enniskillen

YouTube star IShowSpeed brought Enniskillen to a virtual standstill on Friday when he streamed a public walkaround to his 26 million followers.

The American streamer posed with members of Enniskillen Gaels GAA club before making his way to the town centre where he was soon joined by throngs of fans - and bemused locals - on the street.

He took selfies with fans, made a pizza at Little Wing, got his nose waxed at a local barbers and danced with Irish dancers outside Charlie’s Bar.

After finishing in the town centre he returned to Brewster Park where he was taught gaelic football.

Best-known for streaming games and for occasional controversies, Speed has been pictured with celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo.

While it’s not known why the internet celebrity made his way to Enniskillen in the first place - he had spent time in Dublin earlier in the week - fans soon became aware of his appearance and clamoured for selfies and autographs.