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Actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

The Irish premier has led tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has died at the age of 66. The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Kenny died on Friday evening in Galway Clinic, his ...

16 Nov 2024 at 12:30

National News

Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny

The Irish president has led tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has died at the age of 66. The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Mr Kenny died on Friday in Galway Clinic, his ...

16 Nov 2024 at 18:07

Arts & Entertainment

Comedy connoisseurs spoilt for choice as Electric Picnic reveals star-studded comedy lineup

Electric Picnic revellers are set to wear a smile for three days after organisers unveiled some of the biggest names in the comedy business to delight your mind, tickle your ribs and leave you smiling from ear to ear over the festival ...

25 Jul 2024 at 14:39

National News

Ed Byrne delays show start to give ticket-holders more time to vote in election

Irish comedian Ed Byrne has pushed the start of his stand-up show back to allow ticket-holders more time to vote in the General Election. His performance at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Thursday was due to start at 7.30pm, but he has ...

03 Jul 2024 at 12:19

Northern Ireland

Rory McIlroy features in trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 as release date revealed

A trailer shows Northern Irish pro golfer Rory McIlroy looking set to compete against the Happy Gilmore character as comedian Adam Sandler returns to playing the aggressive, failed hockey player. The original hit comedy movie, ...

18 Mar 2025 at 18:21

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: Rory's Stories star was 'started on' by unhappy groomsman while performing at wedding

Comedian Rory O'Connor also well known as 'Rory Stories' spoke on Ireland AM about the time his jokes were not well received. The county Meath native spoke on the Virgin Media TV show about one of his performances at a ...

04 Jan 2024 at 15:26

National News

The 2 Johnnies announce second one-day festival for 2024

COMEDY duo, the 2 Johnnies have just announced a new one day festival which is set to take place in 2024. After the success of their first one day festival in Musgrave Park this summer the Tipperary men are bringing ...

25 Sept 2023 at 08:23

Arts & Entertainment

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

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,...

21 Mar 2024 at 13:44

National News

John Bishop tells Today FM's Dave Moore he looks 'younger and fresher' after 'divorce'

Comedian John Bishop joked live on-air that Today FM's Dave Moore looks 'younger and fresher' following departure of his co-host Dermot Whelan. John had not been in studio as a Today FM guest with Dave since his ...

13 Jun 2024 at 13:01

Arts & Entertainment

Calling all comedians! Mock the Week-style comedy panel show to be produced by RTÉ

RTÉ has launched a pitch competition for a Mock the Week-style comedy panel show. The proposed programme will reportedly run midweek post watershed and will draw inspiration from popular shows like 'Would I Lie ...

24 Apr 2024 at 15:59

Arts & Entertainment

The Tommy Tiernan Show returns to RTÉ this week with live audience

The new series of The Tommy Tiernan Show returns this week with a live studio audience. A master of improvisation, Tommy thrives on the adrenaline of no preparation, resulting in conversations full of ...

06 Jan 2023 at 10:10

National News

Comedy line-up announced for Prime Video’s LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland

This Way Up star Aisling Bea has been announced as one of the 10 Irish comedians who will compete for 50,000-euro prize money in a new original series on Prime Video. Hosted by Graham Norton, Bea ...

25 May 2023 at 00:01

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