TikTok has published 'Year on TikTok 2021', its year-end report that looks back on the trends, creators, movements and moments that made this year one to remember in Ireland and around the world.
In a year where we spent a lot of time at home, over 1 billion looked to TikTok for inspiration, distraction, ideas and entertainment. Here are just some of the Irish creators who broke out and hit new heights in 2021:
Boni Odoemene (@bonbonod14)
RTÉ podcaster Boni channels his positivity to his 169.1k followers through the different informative and entertaining series' on his page; 'Irish Black History', 'Black Irish Music', 'Random Facts about Irish Counties' and 'Stories from home', which shine a light on Ireland's rich cultural history. You can also catch Boni in RTÉ Player's Black History Lessons.
Killian Sundermann (@killersundy)
Self-described as the 'inventor of hedgetok', Killian went viral across multiple platforms in 2020, giving everyone a much needed laugh during lockdown. His TikTok popularity grew in 2021 with his witty sketches including 'a German person trying to make an Irish person tea' and 'A Guide to Ditches'. Killian is also featuring in a new comedy sketch Free Gaff with fellow up and coming Irish comedians on the RTÉ Player.
Miriam Mullins (@miriammullins_)
Miriam moved back to her family home in Cork in 2020 due to the pandemic and started creating content, including 'classic Irish mammy videos' and 'point of view' videos including 'POV: 90s teenager meets teenager of today'. Miriam has since appeared on The Late Late Show and recorded some behind-the-scenes videos for The Late Late Toy Show.
Niall Casey (@nialllcasey)
In 2021, Niall Casey started experimenting with his looks, going for extreme, authentic designs. The move saw him climb the TikTok ladder, gaining 1.2 million followers, and exploding into the makeup scene after his appearance on RTÉ’s Glow Up Ireland.
Cairde (@_cairde)
Irish dancing group Cairde went viral on TikTok in 2021 with videos of them Irish dancing to pop songs and viral TikTok songs, while also appearing on Good Morning America for St. Patrick's Day in March 2021. It's not everyday you see people Irish dancing on the Cliffs of Moher!
Honorable mentions
As the year comes to an end, take a look back at the good vibes from popular and viral Irish videos that brought us so much joy.
- @aislingsjustalaugh - This Irish mammy impersonation couldn't be more accurate!
- @tolu_ibixx - A great attempt at the Dublin accent challenge.
- @sealrescueireland - Who doesn't love cute videos of seal pups!
- @conorcregan - We may have just spotted a real life Toy Story toy in action.
- @pencils_by_sean - Carving pencils into letters is surprisingly soothing.
