Comedy at the Clubh for Culture Night

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

A LIMERICK doctor; a Nigerian immigrant; a Dingle bachelorette; an American, a bald guy from Belfast, and the Irish comedian of the year, will be on stage at the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh tomorrow night.

The Viper - Mayo's answer to David Icke?

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

FRANCIS (VIPER) Higgins, who came to fame in Hardy Bucks, and later through his YouTube series World News, will bring his new show, The Viper: An Inconvenient Bollocking, to Monroe’s Live on Thursday October 19.

So whose line is it anyway?

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

IF LAUGHTER is the best medicine, then Galway is set for a serious LOL overdose, with Dara O Briain, Tommy Tiernan, John Richardson, Al Porter, and Reginald D Hunter, among the stand-up superstars set to perform at this year’s Vodafone Comedy Carnival.

Kevin Bridges - extra Comedy Carnival dates

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

KEVIN BRIDGES is a comedy phenomenon. He once sold 45,000 tickets in one day. He routinely sells half a million tickets per tour. So it was no surprise all three of his Galway appearances this October sold out.

Damian Clark returns to Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

HE HAS big arms and a peaky cap, an Aussie accent, and a wry smile, but most importantly, he’s bloody funny. He's Damian Clark and he's coming to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh.

Pat McDonnell @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Wed, Sep 06, 2017

PAT MCDONNELL, who has achieved something close to comedic immortality for his memorable role as the Daniel O'Donnell spoofing Eoin McLove on Father Ted, make a welcome return to the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh.

Tommy Tiernan embraces the internet

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

TOMMY TIERNAN has finally embraced the internet. Having spent years under the arc-lights of the stage Tommy has finally given in to pressure from the 21st century and joined the dark world of the web and opened his new YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/Tommedian - and social media hub, www.tommedian.com.

Irish Comedian of the Year, Galway heat

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The biggest comedy competition in the country rolls into town this Friday as Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh hosts Galway’s only heat of the Irish Comedian Of The Year competition.

Expect fierce competition and only the finest material as 10 seasoned veterans and hopeful newcomers bring their best eight minutes to make you burst with laughter.

Irish Comedian of the Year, grand final

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

For the second year running, the Irish Comedian of the Year final will be held at the Vodafone Comedy Carnival.

Some 100 comedians will be whittled down during a series of preliminary heats until only the very finest remain. They will then battle it out to win a cash prize and a fabulous once in a lifetime trip to Australia to perform at the Fringe festivals in Perth and Adelaide.

Proust Questionnaire

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Writing; Galway United winning.

David McSavage - live and dangerous

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

DAVID MCSAVAGE, "the comic equivalent of dynamite fishing," according to the Official Edinburgh Fringe Magazine, and "one of Ireland’s funniest comedians," says The Irish Mirror, comes to the Róisín Dubh this weekend.

Extra shows for Galway's Smallest Comedy Club

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

TWO OF Galway’s favourite comedians - Bob Hennigan and Johnny Graham - recently had a successful run of solo shows at Ireland’s Smallest Comedy Club and have added two additional dates.

Brendan Grace at the Town Hall Theatre tonight

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

IRELAND'S FAVOURITE funnyman, Brendan Grace, makes a welcome return to Galway to play the Town Hall Theatre tonight [August 10] from 8pm, performing some of his most loved comedy routines.

Jason Byrne - he has three brains you know

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

JASON BYRNE has three brains which kick into action when he hits the stage. His left brain scans the audience, looking for improv moments. His right brain collates stand-up material and stunts, while his centre brain wants to push him to the limit.

Second wave of acts announced for Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway

Mon, Jul 31, 2017

FOIL ARMS & Hog, Ardal O’Hanlon, Rich Hall, Francesca Martinez, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience have been added to the already impressive bill of acts coming west to play the Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway 2017 from Tuesday October 24 to Monday 30.

Jarlath Regan - stand-up show and live podcast

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

JARLATH REGAN has come a long way since his days of doing ice-cream ads on the TV. These days he runs the award-winning An Irishman Abroad podcast and recently supported Jack Whitehall on his arena tour.

Tom O'Mahony - firing Buckshot in the Róisín

Tue, Jul 18, 2017

SINCE STARRING in the hit TV comedy series Damo & Ivor as the intolerable toff Tarquin, Tom OMahony has become one of the busiest acts in Ireland. Now he brings his new stand-up show Buckshot, to Galway.

Gearoid Farrelly @ Róísín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

HIS COMEDY career began when he entered the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition, and took off when he reached the finals. Today he is one of Irish comedy’s most popular acts.

Gerry Mallon's Laughter Loft is back

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

GERRY MALLON'S Laughter Loft, the annual lunchtime comedy shows in the Ruby Room of The King's Head, is a Galway International Arts Festival institution, and returns for another run this month.

Paul Currie - Belfast wildman for Róísín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Wed, Jul 05, 2017

WHAT WOULD it be like to live inside the head of Northern Irish comedian Paul Currie? It would be quite the trip considering his surrealist, wild, imagination has produced some of the most startling and original comedy of recent years.

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