If there's one thing we Irish are renowned for (no, not just our thirst for a pint of the black stuff), it's our impeccable sense of humour. Tourists flock from every corner of the globe not only to take in our rugged Atlantic coastline but also our top notch comedians. However, while every second person on this Emerald Isle could easily claim to be 'the funny one', there's few who've taken it to an international level and continue to stand the test of time. Whether it's Tommy Tiernan's stand up tours or Brendan O'Carroll's hit TV show turned movie - Mrs Browns Boys D'Movie - the success and staying power of the folk below is undeniable.

1. Des Bishop
OK, he's not exactly Irish but he's been here long enough and can speak the mother tongue better than most of us so, for that. we're claiming him as our own. Des has enjoyed worldwide success - even as far as China where he performed in Chinese, believe it or not - for his unique perspective on the Irish experience. Few have captured the hilarity around the Irish mammy's tendency to lose the plot over an immersion that's been left on too long.

2. Tommy Tiernan
A permanent fixture on the Irish comedy scene is Tommy Tiernan. Tiernan first caught our eyes back in 1996 after he won the Best Newcomer Award at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 17 years later, he continues to strike a chord with audiences. Famed for his Cork man impressions, Tiernan enjoys material that explores our experience of Catholicism and the fact that we're a pretty laughable bunch. Where else in the world does a fire alarm go off only for everybody to sit still and ignore it?

3. Dylan Moran
Also on the Irish comedian stalwart list you'll find Dylan Moran. No surprises there. Among Guinness and U2 (though few of us will admit to liking Bono, for whatever reasons), Moran remains one of our proudest exports. To fully summarise the brilliance of this raffish comedian, you'd really have to see him in the flesh. The best thing about Moran is his charming disillusionment with not just the contemporary Irish experience – he's been removed from that for quite some time now, taking up residency with his wife and kids in Scotland - but society in general in the 'noughties' and 'tens' of the 21st century.

4. David O'Doherty
A favourite among the younger Irish generation, O'Doherty is a tour de force to be reckoned with. Testament to his unique quirkiness, O'Doherty once described his style as 'Vlemwy'. Haven’t you heard of this new Vlemwy genre sweeping the nation? Well it’s an acronym for a complex style of very-low-energy-musical-whimsy. OK it's not that complicated, truth be told it’s rather simple. And that’s certainly what you’re in for with the D'OD: simple, silly yet carefully crafted humour that’ll have you gasping for air.

5. Brendan O'Carroll
If we're talking about success in terms of money and awards on one's mantle-piece, then Mr O'Carroll here takes the biscuit. Before enjoying international acclaim as the foul-mouthed Mrs Brown, O'Carroll rose to prominence as a comedian and comedy writer on our TV screens during the 1990s. A family favourite not only among Irish audiences but particularly with the British (Mrs Brown's Boys airs on BBC), it's no wonder that O'Carroll set his sights on the silver screen. Check out the trailer below to get a taster of what you're in for when Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie hits Irish ODEON cinemas on June 27th. Tickets are now on sale at one of our favorite cinema chains, ODEON. Book Now!