Al Murray - Lets Go Backwards Together

Thu, May 04, 2017

IN MAY 1940, three days after the Fall of France, with Nazi Germany looking unstoppable, Winston Churchill made a rousing speech to the House of Commons, concluding: "Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength."

The Fear's Ross Brown @ Comedy Clubh

Thu, May 04, 2017

ROSS BROWNE, a star of RTE’s The Fear, and the comedian described by the great Pat Shortt as "lively and very funny, an absolute treat to watch", headlines this week's Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh.

Cccahoots @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

FOLLOWING IN the footsteps of Foil, Arms & Hog, and Mr Trelis, Ireland has a new sketch group - Cccahoots from Cork - who have already caused a sensation online and on Republic Of Telly.

Fred Cooke returns to Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

THROUGH HIS guitar playing and physical storytelling, Fred Cooke delivers a distinctive brand of comedy, and he is about to make a welcome return to the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh this week.

Phill Jupitus - comedy legend for Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

PHILL JUPITUS, the stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart, will give Galway a sneak preview of his new material, ahead of his upcoming tour, with a special show at the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh presents.

Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson - back from retirement

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

KEVIN 'BLOODY' Wilson retired in 2012 after bringing his unique brand of Aussie humour to the world for more than quarter of a decade. Five years later, Kev realised retirement was a bit boring, so he has hit the road once more.

Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh - the best of new and Galway comedy

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

FOUR AWARD winning comedians, all at the early stages of their careers, and three of whom are based in Galway, will gather together for your entertainment at the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh this week.

Róisín Dubh Comedy Showcase: Every Tuesday at Róisín Dubh

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

Róisín Dubh has long been the home of comedy in Galway. Every week, the promoters of Friday night’s “Comedy Clubh” bring us the very best of Irish and international stand up, improv and sketch acts. From Foil Arms & Hog at the Town Hall Theatre and British-Iranian comic Omid Djalili in Black Box later this month to the Vodafone Comedy Carnival in October (now a major highlight of the Irish festival calendar) they really do spoil us with top acts week in, week out.

Keith Fox @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

HE MAY have a bleak view of life, but he make uproarious, indeed joyous comedy, from it. He is Keith Fox, and he plays the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh tomorrow night from 9pm.

Edwin Sammon @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

YOU KNOW Edwin Sammon from RTE’s Republic of Telly, and as Father Gabriel on the IFTA Award winning Bridget & Eamon. He is also an accomplished stand-up comedian, who is playing the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh.

Tedfest - two days of Father Ted fun and mischief

Mon, Feb 20, 2017

TEDFEST, THE annual celebration of all things Father Ted, returns to Galway with a table quiz, the Toilet Duck Awards, and appearances by actors from the legendary sit com.

Kevin Gildea to play Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

KEVIN GILDEA is one of the most significant figures in Irish comedy, having founded The Comedy Cellar with Barry Murphy and Ardal O'Hanlon; and written for Alexei Sayle. He plays Galway this weekend.

Andrew Maxwell: Yo Contraire

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

ANDREW MAXWELL, “one of the most significant comedians working in the country today", according to The Independent, returns to Galway to perform his latest show, Yo Contraire, at the Róisín Dubh.

12 Years A Teacher - comedy @ Seven

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

SCHOOL DAYS have always provided a rich material for stand-up comedians, with the joke usually at the expense of the teacher. However John Caplis has turned the tables to give the teacher’s perspective.

Des Bishop - One Day You'll Understand

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

HE MAY have been voted off Dancing With The Stars, but Des Bishop cannot be kept down, as he is currently busy touring his new show, One Day You’ll Understand, across Ireland.

Show Me The Funny grand final 2017

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

AFTER FIVE hotly contested and sometimes controversial heats, the Show Me The Funny grand final takes place next week at The King's Head, with 12 comedians battling for a slot at this year's Electric Picnic Comedy Tent.

Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh - The best of Tuesday, but on a Friday

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

THIS WEEK'S instalment of the Róisín Dubh Comedy Club could be described as "the best of Tuesday, but on a Friday", with a 'tapas menu' of some of the best comedians who play the Róisín's regular Tuesday Comedy Showcase.

Show Me The Funny final heat

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

THE FIFTH and final heat of Show Me The Funny 2017 takes place in The King's Head on Monday February 13 with special guest, Eric Lalor, who many will know as Fair City bad boy, Cathal.

Damo Clark @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

AUSTRALIAN COMIC Damo Clark headlines the Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh this weekend, which will also be a fundraiser for the ongoing maintenance and running costs of the Jes Rowing Club.

Show Me The Funny - Heat 4

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

THE NEXT heat of the Show Me The Funny competition takes place in The King's Head this coming Monday, and the organisers are expecting it to be "one of the toughest yet".

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