Gobnaits bowled over as they join forces for festival celebrating namesake 

Caitríona Gobnait Uí Shúilleabháin taking part in the road bowling competition — open only to people named Gobnait, naturally — during the St Gobnait Festival in Ballyvourney, Co Cork, ahead of St Gobnait's feast day on Tuesday. Picture: David Creedon

There was a time when the name was the butt of almost every joke, following an infamous 1980s skit featuring Irish comedian Frank Kelly.

However, Gobnaits everywhere finally got their revenge as part of a unique show of strength to honour their beloved namesake, St Gobnait.