Mastermind was being filmed in Kilrush, so Seamus applied - and to his surprise he was selected.
So he had to think of something he could answer questions about - and he decided on the Easter Rising, 1916.
His turn came up and the first question was asked
"Who led the Easter Rising in 1916?" - "Pass", said Seamus
"How many men were involved in the Easter rising, 1916?" - "Pass", said Seamus
"How long did the Easter Rising last?" - "Pass, said Seamus
................ and a voice came from the audience "That's right boy, tell 'em nothing!"