2 Johnnies felt 'compelled' to release new episode on infamous GAA catfish story

Now, almost three years on, the 2 Johnnies story on the long-running catfishing takes an unexpected turn

The 2 Johnnies, made up of Tipperary natives Johnny B O'Brien, known as Johnny B and Johnny McMahon, known as Johnny Smacks. Picture: Ruth Medjber

The 2 Johnnies have released a third part of the infamous GAA catfish saga. The Tipperary duo originally brought the story of the GAA catfish to the nation’s attention in May 2022, which revealed a serial catfisher was in contact with over 30 men, including podcast host Johnny B O’Brien, known as Johnny B to the 2 Johnnies faithful.

A catfish is someone who sets up a fake online profile in order to trick people – usually those looking for love.