'Black Paddy' enjoys visit to 'vibrant' Ballyclare

In a video uploaded to his social media accounts on December 21, the comedian Fabio David (Black Paddy), visits a number of businesses at the foot of Main Street and in the Mill Road and Hillhead Road areas of the town, engaging with residents and traders and greeting them with his familiar phrase of “what’s the story, what’s the craic?”

He also went to Ballyclare War Memorial Park, interacting with a woman who was walking through the Ballynure Road site.

Known for his love of fish and chips, as well as tasting Guinness at pubs across the island of Ireland, Black Paddy went to the Clarence Fish and Chip shop at the foot of the Hillhead Road to sample a fish supper.

Speaking in a video uploaded to his social media channels on Saturday, the Kildare-based personality said: “Ballyclare is a very beautiful town. Let’s see what the fish and chips are like.

"This is my first time in Ballyclare. I have travelled a lot around Ireland, but this is my first time here.

“The fish is beautiful. I’m going to rate the fish and chips in Ballyclare a solid 9.5 out of 10.

"I had a great time in Ballyclare; the locals were very welcoming. What a vibrant town! The fish and chips were good. Thank you so much and good luck."