Spudies® – Less Scroll. More Soul.

What Are the Spudies?

Spudies® are Ireland’s first national mascots , 32 landmark-headed characters celebrating every county, our communities, and the places we call home.

Each bright yellow Spudie wears their county’s colours and a famous local landmark as their “antenna,” sharing stories that connect people to where they’re from. Alongside the Irish Spudies are international Spudies from cities around the globe, uniting to inspire:

• Digital Detox & Online Safety – Encouraging balance between tech and real life.
• Blockchain & Web3 Literacy – Led by Seattle Spudie, the Futurist Guardian, we teach wallets and self-custody, gas and rollups (L2s), public-goods funding, and on-chain provenance for artists in plain English.
• Mental Health & Neurodiversity Awareness – Championing understanding, inclusion, and kindness.
• Environmental Action – Motivating care for our planet and communities.
• Community Pride – Celebrating where we come from and what makes it special.

The Origin Story

Founded during lockdown by Jorart, the Spudies began as small sketches — doodles of cheerful, landmark-headed characters celebrating home and community.

Ireland has county flags, but no mascots to truly represent each place we call home. These unique characters proudly showcase their landmarks, with antennas “tuned” to the spirit of their place.

What started as a way to lift spirits has grown into a movement — one that defends truth, nurtures minds, cherishes Earth, and brings people together both online and offline.

Meet the Spudies

🇮🇪 Mayo Spudie – Croagh Patrick antenna, county colours, champion of calm and kindness.

🇮🇪 Dublin Spudie – Spire antenna, county colours, voice for truth and connection.