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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

Sport

American comedian: 'Hurling has to be the most difficult sport'

AN American comedian has produced a hilarious synopsis of the game of hurling. After discovering hurling, comedian Josh Pray uploaded a video to to his social media channels. “Hurling has to be the most difficult and eye hurting sport I have ...

18 Jul 2019 at 14:00

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, ...

16 Nov 2024 at 18:07

Sport

Eustace predicting bright future for Time For Sandals

Harry Eustace is excited by what the future could hold for Time For Sandals after her gallant run in the Lowther Stakes at York. The Sands Of Mali filly ran on strongly and was only beaten a neck by Celandine on the Knavesmire. That ...

29 Aug 2024 at 10:14

Sport

Divine Comedy could scupper Sagaro hat-trick for Coltrane

Divine Comedy has been tasked with ending the Longines Sagaro Stakes domination of Coltrane at Ascot on Wednesday. Andrew Balding’s eight-year-old is a standing dish in the staying division and has won this Group Three event for ...

29 Apr 2025 at 15:30

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 ...

25 Jul 2024 at 14:39

Arts & Entertainment

Comedy storm is set to hit Limerick's University Concert Hall stage

UNIVERSITY Concert Hall (UCH) Limerick has unveiled the lineup for its Comedy Weekend, a two-night celebration of Irish comedy taking place on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. This exclusive event brings together ...

29 Sept 2025 at 12:00

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, ...

03 Jul 2024 at 12:19

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 ...

16 Aug 2023 at 10:36

What's On

Celebrities express ‘utter shock’ after Bob Saget found dead in hotel room

Celebrities have expressed their shock and sadness over the sudden death of US actor and comedian Bob Saget. The 65-year-old, who was best known for starring in the sitcom Full House, was pronounced dead in his hotel ...

10 Jan 2022 at 10:21

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 ...

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 ...

04 Jan 2024 at 15:26

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