Comedy Showhouse

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award-winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. In this special show award-winning, author and comedian Colm O’Regan wants a word in Irish. This time, the show gets a bit of a shake-up, as Colm’s attention is now on Irish words, and phrases, with this opener seeing him welcome guest Peadar Ó Caomhánaigh of Pop Up gaeltacht on to offer their opinions. Throughout the show original sketches are performed by top comedy actors Tara Flynn and Paul Tylak. The 6-part series is produced by Sideline Productions and future shows will be broadcast on Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year. The shows were recorded live May 2018 as part of Comedy Showhouse at The Project Arts Centre in Dublin and majority funded by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for RTE Radio 1.

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award-winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. In this special show award-winning, author and comedian Colm O’Regan wants a word about the weather .Nominated for Best Radio Comedy at the 2018 New York Festival of Radio, this time Colm takes a funny look all things weather with special guest Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather Throughout the show original sketches are performed by top comedy actors Tara Flynn and Paul Tylak. The 6-part series is produced by Sideline Productions and future shows will be broadcast on Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year. The shows were recorded live May 2018 as part of Comedy Showhouse at The Project Arts Centre in Dublin and majority funded by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for RTE Radio 1.

From the pen of Ireland’s No.1 female comedy writer Fiona Looney WAITING is a collection of sketches, ads and mini plays. Some feature conversations overheard while Fiona was waiting – and some totally made-up mad stuff as well. Fiona has always been impressed by women’s ability to talk to strangers and to discuss anything but the subject at hand. It’s when they find themselves in waiting situations that their extraordinary – and occasionally bizarre – talents really come to the fore. So Sideline Productions with the support of the BAI and RTE Radio 1 brought together some of the finest comedy actors in Ireland to stage some of those journeys that go absolutely nowhere. And this being produced for radio they also threw in a few possibly not-quite- genuine ads in there as they well. Recorded in the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, the show was originally broadcast on RTE Radio as part of Sideline’s COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – a new season of shows by Irish comedy writers. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

From the pen of Ireland’s No.1 female comedy writer Fiona Looney WAITING is a collection of sketches, ads and mini plays. Some feature conversations overheard while Fiona was waiting – and some totally made-up mad stuff as well. Fiona has always been impressed by women’s ability to talk to strangers and to discuss anything but the subject at hand. It’s when they find themselves in waiting situations that their extraordinary – and occasionally bizarre – talents really come to the fore. So Sideline Productions with the support of the BAI and RTE Radio 1 brought together some of the finest comedy actors in Ireland to stage some of those journeys that go absolutely nowhere. And this being produced for radio they also threw in a few possibly not-quite- genuine ads in there as they well. Recorded in the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, the show was originally broadcast on RTE Radio as part of Sideline’s COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – a new season of shows by Irish comedy writers. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

From the pen of Ireland’s No.1 female comedy writer Fiona Looney WAITING is a collection of sketches, ads and mini plays. Some feature conversations overheard while Fiona was waiting – and some totally made-up mad stuff as well. Fiona has always been impressed by women’s ability to talk to strangers and to discuss anything but the subject at hand. It’s when they find themselves in waiting situations that their extraordinary – and occasionally bizarre – talents really come to the fore. So Sideline Productions with the support of the BAI and RTE Radio 1 brought together some of the finest comedy actors in Ireland to stage some of those journeys that go absolutely nowhere. And this being produced for radio they also threw in a few possibly not-quite- genuine ads in there as they well. Recorded in the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, the show was originally broadcast on RTE Radio as part of Sideline’s COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – a new season of shows by Irish comedy writers. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

From the pen of Ireland’s No.1 female comedy writer Fiona Looney WAITING is a collection of sketches, ads and mini plays. Some feature conversations overheard while Fiona was waiting – and some totally made-up mad stuff as well. Fiona has always been impressed by women’s ability to talk to strangers and to discuss anything but the subject at hand. It’s when they find themselves in waiting situations that their extraordinary – and occasionally bizarre – talents really come to the fore. So Sideline Productions with the support of the BAI and RTE Radio 1 brought together some of the finest comedy actors in Ireland to stage some of those journeys that go absolutely nowhere. And this being produced for radio they also threw in a few possibly not-quite- genuine ads in there as they well. Recorded in the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, the show was originally broadcast on RTE Radio as part of Sideline’s COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – a new season of shows by Irish comedy writers. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

From the pen of Ireland’s No.1 female comedy writer Fiona Looney WAITING is a collection of sketches, ads and mini plays. Some feature conversations overheard while Fiona was waiting – and some totally made-up mad stuff as well. Fiona has always been impressed by women’s ability to talk to strangers and to discuss anything but the subject at hand. It’s when they find themselves in waiting situations that their extraordinary – and occasionally bizarre – talents really come to the fore. So Sideline Productions with the support of the BAI and RTE Radio 1 brought together some of the finest comedy actors in Ireland to stage some of those journeys that go absolutely nowhere. And this being produced for radio they also threw in a few possibly not-quite- genuine ads in there as they well. Recorded in the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, the show was originally broadcast on RTE Radio as part of Sideline’s COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – a new season of shows by Irish comedy writers. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

From the pen of Ireland’s No.1 female comedy writer Fiona Looney WAITING is a collection of sketches, ads and mini plays. Some feature conversations overheard while Fiona was waiting – and some totally made-up mad stuff as well. Fiona has always been impressed by women’s ability to talk to strangers and to discuss anything but the subject at hand. It’s when they find themselves in waiting situations that their extraordinary – and occasionally bizarre – talents really come to the fore. So Sideline Productions with the support of the BAI and RTE Radio 1 brought together some of the finest comedy actors in Ireland to stage some of those journeys that go absolutely nowhere. And this being produced for radio they also threw in a few possibly not-quite- genuine ads in there as they well. Recorded in the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, the show was originally broadcast on RTE Radio as part of Sideline’s COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – a new season of shows by Irish comedy writers. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. In this special show award-winning, author and comedian Colm O’Regan wants a word about PROPERTY. This episode to presents an exciting opportunity, a commuters dream, a smartly furnished, endearing, accessible yet secluded tastefully appointed discussion about property. And providing me with breathtaking views over Dublin and beyond, boasting a sunny aspect, is journalist and author Dearbhail McDonald! Throughout the show original sketches are performed by top comedy actors Tara Flynn and Paul Tylak. The 6-part series is produced by Sideline Productions and future shows will be broadcast on Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year. The shows were recorded live May 2018 as part of Comedy Showhouse at The Project Arts Centre in Dublin and majority funded by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for RTE Radio 1.

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. In this special show award-winning author and comedian Colm O’Regan wants a word about TRAVEL and looks at holidays (home and abroad) plus, with a satirical eye, exploring everything associated with the marketing and selling of them; how we discuss them and what we say before we go / after we return. Special guest is travel writer and historian Turtle Bunbury who provides context and traces how the Irish viewed travel as proof of class and status. Throughout the show original sketches are performed by top comedy actors Tara Flynn and Paul Tylak. The 6-part series is produced by Sideline Productions and future shows will be broadcast on Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year. The shows were recorded live May 2018 as part of Comedy Showhouse at The Project Arts Centre in Dublin and majority funded by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for RTE Radio 1.

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. Sketches are performed by brilliant comedy actors Paul Tylak and Tara Flynn. Our favourite Corkman – author of best selling Bolloxology – will unpick the linguistic foibles that characterise this wordy nation of ours. FASHION with style guru and designer Sonya Lennon COLM O’REGAN WANTS A WORD is produced by Sideline Productions as part of RTE Radio 1’s Comedy Showhouse in association with the BAI and grintageireland.com .

Sean Hughes sadly passed away in October 2017 aged 51 and here is an opportunity to listen back to his final broadcast stand up performance in one hour long broadcast. The show was produced live at The Project Arts Centre Dublin on February 4th 2016 by Sideline Productions (in association with the Broadcast Authority of Ireland) as part of Comedy Showhouse for RTE Radio 1.

The World Premier of a brand new ‘sketch’ comedy from award winning writer Fiona Looney (Dandelions, Callan’s Kicks). All the sketches are set in ‘a waiting situation’ (parent teachers, ante natal, funeral home, book signing etc) and are performed by the best stage performers in the business. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

The World Premier of a brand new ‘sketch’ comedy from award winning writer Fiona Looney (Dandelions, Callan’s Kicks). All the sketches are set in ‘a waiting situation’ (parent teachers, ante natal, funeral home, book signing etc) and are performed by the best stage performers in the business. The stellar cast includes – Caitriona Ennis – ISDA Award for Best Actress (2011), nominated for Best Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 and Best Supporting Actress Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015. Rose Henderson – credits include “Fair City” (RTE); “Raw” 3 (RTE/ITV); “Single Handed” 4 RTE/ITV) “Father Ted” (Sister Assumpta – Ch 4) & “Nighthawks” (RTE) Deirdre O’Kane – Credits include IFTA winning lead in Noble plus TV comedies Moone Boy (SKY); Paths To Freedom (RTE) and voices Gogglebox (TV3).

A new panel comedy series presented by the nation’s favourite comedy star BARRY MURPHY (Apres Match, Pictorial Weekly). If you like your live comedy smart and funny packed with inspired improv & crafted jokes this is for you. Hypothetically this could well be the best radio / tv comedy show EVER. Barry is joined by star guests Joe Rooney (Killinascully, Fr Ted); Colum McDonnell (Pictorial Weekly, Brigid & Eamon), Tara Flynn (Actress & singer) & Chris Kent (London based Cork born stand up & writer) as the quintet offer their unique insights and humorous look at the world around them. Recorded live for RTE Radio One May 30th at The Project Arts Centre in Dublin.

In 2016 the radio series won the Irish PPI award and in April 2017 it also won a Celtic Media Award for Best Radio Comedy as it takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he explores one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. Brilliantly written by Colm, and supported by comedy actors Tara Flynn and Paul Tylak, the show about ‘parenting’ was produced and edited by Eoin Sweeney for Sideline Productions and aired as part of RTÉ Radio 1’s Comedy Showhouse during the summer and produced in association with Grintage Ireland. The series was backed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and listen back to all the shows on grintage’s soundcloud.

All great comedy starts with the script – so if you (male or female) have an ambition to write comedy then this the show is for you. Host Katherine Lynch (Dancing with Stars / Wagon’s Den) explores the secrets and tips of writing comedy for stage, radio & screen with Stefanie Preissner (RTE’s Can’t Cope Won’t Cope); Brona C. Titley (Ch4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats) and Alison Spittle (stand up star & new RTE Two series).

HaHa Land is hosted by satirist Paddy Cullivan (Late Late Show band / Camembert Quartet) with a star trio who feature music in their live shows – welcome Fred Cooke (Tommy Tiernan TV Show), Tara Flynn (actress, vlogger and Ex Nuala) & Paul Woodful (AKA Ding Dong Denny O’Reilly). From Monty Python to Peter Sellers; Foil Arms & Hog to Dermot Morgan; Mel Brooks to Billy Connolly; Tom Lehr to Victoria Wood: Dead Cat Bounce to The Nualas – our distinguished panel of melody makers talk about their favorite acts, writers and performers. Warning – there will live banter AND songs.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – , Fiona Looney, Katherine Lynch, Eleanor Tiernan, Brona C. Titley and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – , Fiona Looney, Dave Fanning, Eleanor Tiernan, Katherine Lynch and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – Eleanor Tiernan, Dave Fanning, Fiona Looney,Katherine Lynch and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – Andrew Maxwell, , Fiona Looney, Colin Murphy, Eleanor Tiernan and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – Andrew Maxwell, Colin Murphy, Fiona Looney, Jarlath Regan and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – Andrew Maxwell, Karl Spain, Fiona Looney, Fred Cooke and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

DON’T QUOTE ME! is hosted by Sean Hughes (Perrier winner, BBC’s Buzzcocks, Ch4’s Sean’s Show) with stars of Irish comedy – Andrew Maxwell, Karl Spain, Fiona Looney, Chris Kent and more. Special guest 2016 Best Irish Theatre Actor nominee OWEN ROE as ‘the reader’. They'll be asked to answer questions about who said what, where and why... and a musical round of who sung what? Recorded as part of the Comedy Showhouse, presented by RTE Radio 1 and Grintage Ireland, the world’s first comedy radio festival.

Episode six from the Liffey Laughs Series 2. Featuring comedians such as Bernard O'Shea, Maeve Higgins, Neil Hickey and Rhod Gilbert. 00:24 Bernard O’Shea Laois, Trinity Scarf 2:18 “” Farmer talk, Farmer & GF Song 5:15 Maeve Higgins J’Lo, Pale Irish complexion 7:03 “” Annoying friend, Pretending to be pregnant, 9:31 Neil Hickey Offices on the news, Fairytales 12:43 Rhod Gilbert Dry Dream, Playing Doctors & Nurses 14:06 Rhod Gilbert Join Navy as a Chef, Personality, low libido ► F O L L O W U S: * WEBSITE:http://grintageireland.com/ * TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Grintagious * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Grintagious

Episode four from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as Anne Gildea, John Lynn, Dermot Carmody, David O’Doherty, PJ Gallagher and Anne Gildea 00:21 Anne Gildea Famine, Ballad Singer 2:52 John Lynn Gay bar, Gaurds, Jaffa Cakes 6:45 Dermot Carmody Blues, Rathgar 9:00 David O’Doherty Song 11:55 PJ Gallagher Break ups 14:17 Anne Gildea Sex Before Irish, Promiscuous Irish women For more exclusive Irish comedy clips from our archive, subscribe to our channel! ► F O L L O W U S: * WEBSITE:http://grintageireland.com/ * TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Grintagious * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Grintagious

Episode one from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as Kevin Gildea, Michael Mee, Kathleen O’Rourke, David O’Doherty and Jason Byrne. 00:20 Michael Mee Talking about his surname 2:42 Kevin Gildea Walking – an Olympic Sport 4:32 Sean Hughes & Jason Byrne 5:10 Kathleen O’Rourke Weight, Evans 8:10 David O’Doherty 10:19 Jason Byrne Marriage 11:14 Sean Hughes & Jason Byrne 11:56 Jason Byrne Talking about his son ruining their sofa Sean interviewing Jason Byrne Commissioned by RTE Two in 2006, the Liffey Laugh was recorded at the packed 1500 capacity Vicar Street and featured Irish acts Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Dermot Whelan and David O’Doherty amongst others. The series was boosted by the emergence of new Irish talent plus the appearance of new UK stars like John Bishop (first gig ever as full time performer), Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert who were all unknown in Ireland but now established amongst the top comedy acts around the world.

Episode two from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as Brendan Burke, Anne Gildea, Karl Spain, John Henderson and David McSavage 00:19 David McSavage Ireland & England 1:22 Brendan Burke 11811, Eircom 3:11 Anne Gildea Cleavage 5:41 Karl Spain Fat, going to the gym, Dating agency 10:08 John Henderson Irish Ugly Gene 12:50 David McSavage Wheelchair 11:14 David McSavage ft Eval Kless on violin Pigeon Song

Episode three from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as Sue Collins, Neil Delamare, Paddy Courtney, Gerry Mallon and Reuben. 00:26 Gerry Mallon Turning 40 2:25 Sue Collins Pregnant 4:40 Neil Delamare Irish Country & Ryanair 7:16 Paddy Courtney Northern Accent 8:50 Gerry Mallon Asylum Seekers & Travellers RTE’s hit stand up series saw Ireland’s top comedians joined by a new crop of UK acts all making their Irish debuts – live or TV. Commissioned by RTE Two in 2006, the Liffey Laugh was recorded at the packed 1500 capacity Vicar Street and featured Irish acts Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Dermot Whelan and David O’Doherty amongst others. The series was boosted by the emergence of new Irish talent plus the appearance of new UK stars like John Bishop (first gig ever as full time performer), Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert who were all unknown in Ireland but now established amongst the top comedy acts around the world.

Episode five from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as John Henderson, Eddie Naessens, Michael Mee, Tara Flynn and Colin Murphy. 00:22 Colin Murphy Irish Hospitality, Polite 2:44 John Henderson Gay Sex, Top Gear 4:31 Eddie Naessens Sky news, Low Consumer Confidence, TV3 Weather 7:11 Michael Mee Pledge, Irish Hulk, Apologise for genocide 10:54 Tara Flynn Dating Tips – Irish Dating 13:08 Colin Murphy Bin Laden, Bush Starting war on St Patricks Day RTE’s hit stand up series saw Ireland’s top comedians joined by a new crop of UK acts all making their Irish debuts – live or TV. Commissioned by RTE Two in 2006, the Liffey Laugh was recorded at the packed 1500 capacity Vicar Street and featured Irish acts Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Dermot Whelan and David O’Doherty amongst others. The series was boosted by the emergence of new Irish talent plus the appearance of new UK stars like John Bishop (first gig ever as full time performer), Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert who were all unknown in Ireland but now established amongst the top comedy acts around the world.

Episode six from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as Dermot Carmody, Kevin Gildea, Kathleen O’Rourke, Joe Rooney and Reuben. 00:16 Joe Rooney The Angelus 2:08 Dermot Carmody Religion Song 5:05 Kevin Gildea Drink Driving, Irish Defense system 8:07 Kathleen O’Rourke Primary School teacher 10:03 Joe Rooney Farm, Chickens 11:09 Joe Rooney Rockstar nursery Rhymes RTE’s hit stand up series saw Ireland’s top comedians joined by a new crop of UK acts all making their Irish debuts – live or TV. Commissioned by RTE Two in 2006, the Liffey Laugh was recorded at the packed 1500 capacity Vicar Street and featured Irish acts Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Dermot Whelan and David O’Doherty amongst others. The series was boosted by the emergence of new Irish talent plus the appearance of new UK stars like John Bishop (first gig ever as full time performer), Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert who were all unknown in Ireland but now established amongst the top comedy acts around the world.

Episode seven from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as John Lynn, Sue Collins, Paddy Courtney, Karl Spain and Andrew Maxwell. 00:14 Andrew Maxwell Child Prodigy in History, Irish travelling abroad 2:22 John Lynn Tennis, First day of School, Boys School, uniform 5:28 Sue Collins French man, waxing 8:03 Paddy Courtney Junior Obesity 9:49 Karl Spain Racism 11:49 Andrew Maxwell Aliens RTE’s hit stand up series saw Ireland’s top comedians joined by a new crop of UK acts all making their Irish debuts – live or TV. Commissioned by RTE Two in 2006, the Liffey Laugh was recorded at the packed 1500 capacity Vicar Street and featured Irish acts Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Dermot Whelan and David O’Doherty amongst others. The series was boosted by the emergence of new Irish talent plus the appearance of new UK stars like John Bishop (first gig ever as full time performer), Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert who were all unknown in Ireland but now established amongst the top comedy acts around the world.

Episode eight from the Liffey Laughs Series 1. Featuring comedians such as Neil Delamare, Eddie Naessens, Tara Flynn, Brendan Burke and Owen O’Neill. 00:18 Owen O’neill Humpty Dumpty, Feng Shui 2:20 Neil Delamare Doesn’t wan to turn into his Dad 5:10 Eddie Naessens Singer, Bob Dylan 6:57 Tara Flynn Voiceover adds, Cork Accent. Tribute to Bjork song 10:22 Brendan Burke Irish in bar in Baghdad. Dogs vs Cats 13:24 Owen O’Neill Northern Ireland – Orange March For more exclusive Irish comedy clips from our archive, subscribe to our channel! ► F O L L O W U S: * WEBSITE:http://grintageireland.com/ * TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Grintagious * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Grintagious RTE’s hit stand up series saw Ireland’s top comedians joined by a new crop of UK acts all making their Irish debuts – live or TV. Commissioned by RTE Two in 2006, the Liffey Laugh was recorded at the packed 1500 capacity Vicar Street and featured Irish acts Jason Byrne, Ed Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Dermot Whelan and David O’Doherty amongst others. The series was boosted by the emergence of new Irish talent plus the appearance of new UK stars like John Bishop (first gig ever as full time performer), Alan Carr and Rhod Gilbert who were all unknown in Ireland but now established amongst the top comedy acts around the world.

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. Colm O’Regan Wants A Bleedin’ Word – a whistle-stop tour of slang and bad language within all classes and regions of Ireland COLM O’REGAN WANTS A WORD is produced by Sideline Productions as part of RTE Radio 1’s Comedy Showhouse in association with the BAI and grintageireland.com .

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. Colm O’Regan Wants A World-Wide Word is the third episode of the series and and is about how the growth of the internet has changed the way we speak and write.

Listen back to a special Comedy Showhouse radio show recorded live at The Project Arts Centre. The star of the International Emmy award-winning Moone Boy and IFTA award-winning film Noble, Deirdre O’Kane hosts She’s Having a Laugh featuring some of the best female comedy minds in Ireland today – actress Amy Huberman, comedy writer and playwright Fiona Looney, Film and TV producer Rebecca O’Flanagan. Produced by Sideline Productions in association with The Broadcast Authority of Ireland & grintage for RTE Radio 1.

Enjoy an exclusive half hour with SEAN HUGHES – voted by his peers as one of the top 40 comedians ever: the youngest winner of the Perrier Award; star of Sean’s Show (Ch4) and Ireland’s first stand up star – as he delivers an evening of first class comedy exploring his birth in London; early years in Ireland; his relationship with his family and the joys of turning 50.

Home Truths with Gearóid Farrelly plus special guest actress Kathleen O’Rourke The very funny Gearoid talks about his life and thoughts about Ireland today

THE NUALA’S GREATEST HITS When Comedy Showhouse was looking for a star act, who better than Ireland’s favourite musical comedy sensation, The Nualas. The trio have been touring their unique world of comedy since 1995 so have spent this year on a massive 21st birthday tour. Nuala, Nuala & Nuala will offer views in words and in song on the harsh, yet glamorous reality of life, love, showbiz and womanhood in 2016. Introduced by actress and comedian DEIRDRE O’KANE. Listen back to COMEDY SHOWHOUSE and one of the first radio shows broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Saturday 27th August

Maxine Jones is Sounding Off with special guests comedy actors Sue Collins (The Nualas) and Colm Reid (SHIFTS sketch trio) on Comedy Showhouse. UK born Maxine Jones’ previous show was Embarrassing Mother and now she’s sounding out about everything, from getting older to living in Dublin since 1990 to possibly moving back to England as her 2 sons grow into adults. Maxine recorded this exclusive show for Comedy Showhouse last February 2016 live at the Project Arts Centre and aired Saturday Sept 24th on RTE Radio 1 6:30pm after ep5 of panel show Don’t Quote Me! with special guest historian Diarmaid Ferriter at 6 pm.

Listen back to the 2nd week of COMEDY SHOWHOUSE 2016. The series was recorded live in Dublin’s Project Arts Theatre and this show was broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Saturday 6.30pm September 3rd. This time the half hour slot starred sketch trio Foil, Arms and Hog with host Alison Spittle.

Catch up on Comedy Showhouse’s … ‘CULLIVAN’S TRAVELS’ – A Journey Through Irish Satire – broadcasted on RTE Radio 1 August 1st 2016 In this entertaining journey through Irish TV and radio satire Paddy is joined by writer / actress TARA FLYNN, blogger / writer JOHN MOYNES, comedian JOHN COLLEARY (Pictorial Weekly) & finally the legendary SEAN HARDIE – ex BBC producer/director / writer TV (Not The 9 O’Clock News, Spitting Image, Bremner Bird and Fortune). Tune in and enjoy a whirlwind mix of banter, debate and anecdotes – with timely clips of classic satire packed into a hugely entertaining half hour.

Don’t Quote Me! stars Sean Hughes, Michael A Fitzgerald, Karl Spain, Fiona Looney, Andrew Maxwell and special guest Irish Mammies author Colm O’Regan. Listen back to COMEDY SHOWHOUSE broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Bank Holiday Monday October 31st 2016.

Don’t Quote Me! stars Sean Hughes, Michael A Fitzgerald,Karl Spain, Fiona Looney, Andrew Maxwell and special guest historian & author Diarmaid Ferriter.

Don’t Quote Me! stars Sean Hughes, Michael A Fitzgerald,Karl Spain, Fiona Looney, Andrew Maxwell and special guest Sharon Mannion.

Listen back to episode 3 of Don’t Quote Me with host Sean Hughes. Panel Andrew Maxwell, Fiona Looney, Karl Spain with special guest comedian Joe Rooney. Quotes read out by Michael A Fitzgerald.

Listen back to COMEDY SHOWHOUSE and the second show of the 6 week series broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Saturday September 3rd. Don’t Quote Me! stars Sean Hughes, Michael A Fitzgerald, Al Porter, Fiona Looney, Andrew Maxwell and this time special guest is Maxine Jones. Produced by Sideline Productions in association with The Broadcast Authority of Ireland and grintageireland.com

COMEDY SHOWHOUSE – the world’s 1st ever radio comedy festival – is proud to feature a special live recording of the hit panel show Don’t Quote Me! starring a host of Irish comedy greats. Flying in from their London home are two of the most respected and acclaimed Irish comedy stars of their generation. The shows are hosted by multi award-winning comedian Sean Hughes – for more than 10 years a team captain of BBC’s long running smash hit music panel series Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Joining Sean is Michael A Fitzgerald, Al Porter, Fiona Looney, Andrew Maxwell and special guest Dave Fanning.

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. Catch up on the second of the acclaimed two-part RTE Radio comedy series – Colm O’Regan Wants a Word – this time In Public! This half hour radio show features stand up and quirky observations from Cork’s finest author and comedian COLM O’REGAN with live sketches from actors Paul Tylack and Tara Flynn plus expert opinion from special guest broadcaster and social entrepreneur Margaret E Ward. It was recorded in front of a live audience at the Project Arts Theatre in Dublin and was produced by Sideline as part of Comedy Showhouse for the BAI and RTE Radio 1. ► F O L L O W U S: * WEBSITE:http://grintageireland.com/ * TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Grintagious * FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Grintagious

This is the RTE Radio 1 PPI & Celtic Media award winning comedy show that takes a humorous funny tour around the brain of the top selling writer and performer as he talks about one of his favourite subjects – our use of language. Catch up on the First of the acclaimed two-part RTE Radio comedy series – Colm O’Regan Wants a Word – this time In Private! This half hour radio show features stand up and quirky observations from Cork’s finest author and comedian COLM O’REGAN with live sketches from actors Paul Tylack and Tara Flynn plus expert opinion from special guest broadcaster and social entrepreneur Margaret E Ward. It was recorded in front of a live audience at the Project Arts Theatre in Dublin and was produced by Sideline as part of Comedy Showhouse for the BAI and RTE Radio 1.