WATCH: Five of the funniest viral reactions to Leo Varadkar stepping down

Leo Varadkar stepped down as Taoiseach on Wednesdayplaceholder image
Leo Varadkar stepped down as Taoiseach on Wednesday

Irish comedians came out in force to the news on Wednesday

Leo Varadkar stepped down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael on Wednesday and while most people in the country can sense a political upheaval on the horizon, Irish comedians were on hand to give us their opinions, insights and hilarious takes on the matter.

Here are some of the funniest videos that went viral yesterday:

1. Peter McGann - Outside Leinster House 

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Online comedian who happens to be passing Leinster House reacts with hilarious video to the sudden Leo Varadkar news

♬ original sound - Peter McGann

2. Garron Noone - Playful Corruption

3. Darren Conway - Did ya hear your man Leo is gone?

4. Ispíní na hÉireann - Snakes

5. Michael Fry - Hand in your cv (not a video, but still hilarious)

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