John Colleary brings his show, Loud & Colleary, to the Róisín in October

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

“John Colleary delivered what can only be described as a flawless set” - GO Belfast

Fifth and Final Heat of 'Show Me The Funny' Monday February 20

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

The fifth and final exciting heat of Show Me The Funny will take place next Monday February 20 in The King's Head, and will see two new comedians battle it out for the top spot. "It's been tough but enjoyable for both the judges and sell out audiences these last few Monday nights, but we are now about to find out the full line up for the final," says Host and MC, Gerry Mallon. The winner of the final will earn a spot performing in the Electric Picnic comedy tent.

Rising comedy star, Anna Clifford, comes to the Róisín on Saturday February 18

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

What would you do if you came back from a phoneless retreat in the wilderness to find out the world had entered a global pandemic, your boyfriend had ghosted you and your mother might be on the way out?

Comedy Online Sensations Fry and Sundermann to Perform at Monroe’s Live

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

We will be rolling in the aisles at Monroe’s Live this March as top comedians, Michael Fry and Killian Sundermann take their sold-out Fringe show to the Dominick Street venue.

Take a long hard look at yourself and others with Karl Spain's, 'Well, What did you expect?'

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Ahead of his appearance at the Róisín Dubh on Thursday, February 9, Karl Spain talks to The Galway Advertiser about being realistic in one's expectations, his appreciation for the lyrical genius of Girls Aloud songs and why he no longer lies in interviews.

Ireland's biggest and longest running comedy competition, 'Show Me The Funny' Continues!

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Heat 3 is on next Monday, February 6 at 8.30pm.
January is over and it's finally safe to venture out again. What better way to re-enter Galway society than to head along to Heat 3 of Show Me The Funny at the Kings Head Bar next Monday February 6!

Shake off the January blues with the Tigh He-He Comedy Club

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Tonight's (Thursday) lineup features Sharon Mannion and hosted by Karl Spain, promising to be the perfect event to help you shake off the January blues.

The Best Ukrainian Stand Up Comedy in the Town Hall Theatre

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Get ready for the best and funniest Ukrainian comedians performing in the Town Hall for one night only on Thursday February 9.

Thursday Night Comedy Returns to Róisín Dubh

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Tigh He-He, the Roisin Dubh's Thursday night comedy club, returns tonight, Thursday January 19!

Show Me The Funny returns to the Kings Head!

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Irelands biggest and longest running comedy competition, 'Show Me The Funny' (sponsored by Bulmers), returns to the Kings Head Bar next Monday, January 23.

Ross Browne brings new show Broken Brain to the Roisin Dubh in February

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Man of many talents, Ross Browne, is bringing his new show, Broken Brain, to the Roisin Dubh on Saturday, February 25. The last few years have been busy and full of highlights for Ross - including the international release of his stand-up special 'Ja Know What I Mean', and a sold-out tour in 2019. We sat down with him for a little chat about his new show, and to find out more about what he's been getting up to, broken brain and all.

Enjoy a cracker comedy bash at the Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Start your Christmas with a bang with the Róisín Dubh's Christmas comedy bash taking place tonight (Thursday), December 15 at 8pm.

Comedian Emman Idama to play solo comedy show in the Roisin Dubh

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Zealy and charismatic, stand-up comedian Emman Idama is due to perform his solo show ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish' in the Roisin Dubh on Saturday December 17. The storyteller has appeared on RTÉ shows like No Worries If Not! Laughter In The Eye, Electric Picnic, Des Bishop’s This Is Ireland, The Year That’s In It and more. We sat down for a little chat with the 2019 Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist to find out more about the show and what he has planned for his bright future.

The laughs keep coming at Róisín Dubh's Thursday night comedy club, Tigh He-He!

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

This week's headliner is Patrick McDonnell, an Irish comic favoured by everybody - whom audiences may recognise as Eoin McLove in Father Ted.

Returning comic, Al Porter, to perform at Comedy Te-He this week.

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Colum McDonnell
A hero of the underground comedy scene, Colum McDonnell is an amazing act. Colum has starred in Bridget and Eamon and Irish Pictorial Weekly on RTÉ and The World Stands Up on Comedy Central. Over the past decade, Colum has established himself as a regular on the Irish and UK comedy circuits, with his unusual and often self-deprecating outlook on family, life, love and the pain of being the last-living hobbit in Ireland (underground… geddit?)

Shane Clifford comes to the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday December 1

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

King of uconventional comedy and well known Kerry podcaster, Shane Clifford, is bringing his sell out show 'AW CLASS' to the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, December 1. Named the "best comedian in Ireland HANDS DOWN" by Blindboy himself, Shane will bring a night of laughter to Galway as he talks through trying and failing to get to grips with rugby fans, posh dogs, sinister yoghurt and retail breakdowns.

Rich Hall - Galway’s favourite comedy cowboy

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

His grouchy demeanour, deadpan delivery, absurdist irony, rapid-fire wit, and idiosyncratic approach to country music, will be seen and heard across a variety of shows at this month’s Galway Comedy Festival.

Prison, Pirates and The World's Most Dangerous - Adam Burke returns to Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Fresh from hosting the Comedy Arena at Electric Picnic, Adam Burke arrives in Galway having been at the heart of the comedy scene in Ireland for over 15 years. The mastermind behind Bray Comedy Festival, host for hugely successful Bingo Loco and the man behind Hardy Har comedy club at the Harbour Bar, Adam has graced stages like the 3Arena, Vicar Street, Cork Opera House and The Royal Theatre. He's also performed at the likes of Electric Picnic, All Together Now and At The Manor.

Rich Hall - Galway’s favourite comedy cowboy

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

RICH HALL, the singing cowboy from Montana, is a Galway Comedy Festival favourite, an institution, and a must see during the last week of October. Really, the festival would not be the same without him.

Kevin McAleer brings his ‘surreal bits of stream-of-consciousness’ to Galway

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

WHY AM I here? It is a question philosophers, theologians, and scientists have asked since time immemorial, but few will answer it in the surreal, rambling, original, and hilarious manner of Kevin McAleer.

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