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Irish comedian has 'no worries whatsoever' about artificial intelligence replacing stand-up

Irish comedian Ed Byrne has performed a new stand-up comedy show that allows fans to watch him via a virtual reality (VR) headset, but insists he is not worried about new technology such as artificial intelligence “taking his job”. The 50-year-old ...

07 Apr 2023 at 12:16

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 back 'Pints in a Field 2' ...

25 Sept 2023 at 08:25

National News

Second venue axes Father Ted creator’s scheduled Fringe performance

A second venue has cancelled a scheduled stand-up comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe by Father Ted writer Graham Linehan. Organisers Comedy Unleashed have vowed to hold their show at a third venue, with the details being kept firmly ...

17 Aug 2023 at 17:55

National News

Graham Linehan considers legal action over cancelled Edinburgh Fringe show

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he will consider legal action if a decision to cancel a comedy show he was scheduled to appear in at the Edinburgh Fringe is not reversed. On Tuesday evening, Leith Arches announced on ...

16 Aug 2023 at 10:36

National News

Graham Norton to host first Irish original Prime Video series

Graham Norton is set to host the first Irish original series on Prime Video, which will see the chat show host pit Irish comedy stars against each other to see who will have the last laugh. The 60-year-old Irish TV presenter and ...

04 Apr 2023 at 14:37

National News

Ed Byrne performs VR comedy show, but insists ‘a robot isn’t taking my job’

07 Apr 2023 at 12:57

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, insights ...

21 Mar 2024 at 13:44

National News

Graham Norton to host new competition series with Irish comedians

Graham Norton is to host a new show featuring Irish comedians, including Aisling Bea and Jason Byrne. The competition series, LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland, will also feature Amy Huberman, Catherine Bohart, David McSavage, ...

29 Nov 2023 at 00:01

National News

WATCH: Irish comedian hits nail on head with hilarious description of Ireland's Fittest Family

Irish comedian and podcaster Emma Doran has hit the nail on the head with her latest skit, hilariously describing a much-embellished episode of the hit RTÉ series Ireland's Fittest Family. The Dublin native has risen ...

16 Nov 2023 at 10:47

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 to ...

24 Apr 2024 at 15:59

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 will join comics ...

25 May 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

John Bishop announces 25th anniversary tour with £25 tickets

John Bishop has announced a tour marking his 25th anniversary as a stand-up comedian. Tickets will cost £25 (plus fees) and the tour will travel to cities across the UK and Ireland, including a date at the venue ...

07 Oct 2024 at 12:19

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