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One of Ireland’s best loved comedians proudly presents 39 years in the comedy business at Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Saturday, January 15.

It's a funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace. The sanctimonious priest who knows more than he's telling: “Blessed is he who gets married in the nick of time”. The father of the bride makes a speech at his daughter’s wedding: “She could have married someone with money, she could have married someone who was working. She could have married someone who wasn't working, but was willing to work.” Then there's the schoolboy with the unspeakable personal habits and a fine line in sympathy pleas. Brendan Grace is all of these and more. Each cock-eyed portrait he paints has a ring of truth that brings audiences to the point of apoplexy.

It's a funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace.

IT’s A funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace.

It is 40 years since Ronnie O'Gorman returned home from London to Galway with a plan to publish Ireland's first free newspaper. But not even he could have imagined the massive success it has become today.

Believed to be one of the comic geniuses of our time, Brendan Grace is returning to the Irish stages this year, rolling four decades of comedy into one show when he returns to the Town Hall Theatre for two days only this month.

Zhivago Music in Shop Street has reported a very positive response to its range of toys, which is available for the first time in the store.

The greatest family comedian of our generation proudly presents 38 years in the comedy business and most of this time at the very top of his profession. Brendan's latest show features some brand new material and some old favourites'from his vast repertoire over the last 38 years. His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. A brilliant character actor, his “Bottler” character is legendary and is now featured at every performance. Apart from his obvious star quality in all aspects of his performance Brendan's drawing power is enormous and the “House Full” sign is the norm rather than the exception at his concerts.

Brendan Grace, Ireland's ambassador of comedy will take centre stage in the Springhill Court Hotel Kilkenny and the Dolmen Court Hotel Carlow in January. The legend has over three decades behind him of making people laugh not only in Ireland but also in venues around the world from London's Albert Hall to Sydney’s Festival Theatre. Grace has also performed with the greats from Frank Sinatra to Liza Minnelli.

The Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre is delighted to announce that Shayne Ward will return for a concert on December 29. Shayne had the privilege of being the first major act to perform in the brand new, state of the art venue. Just one short month after that extremely successful appearance, another show can be confirmed for the hugely popular X-Factor winner.