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Dylan Moran is coming to this year's Kilkenny Cat Laughs

The Cat Laughs returns with a packed programme of funny business

Heralding the start of the summer season since 1995, this year the Kilkenny Cat Laughs are doing things a bit differently, with an eclectic bill that mixes Irish comedy favourites with a whole new generation of talent.

Comedy • 16 May 23

Zoe Lyons: "Ireland has had such a transformation"

Award-winning comedian Zoe Lyons is coming to Ireland this June Bank Holiday Weekend to amuse and entertain at the 25th Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival.

Comedy • 30 May 19

5 unmissable acts at the 2019 Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

The Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival is set to celebrate it's 25th anniversary this June Bank Holiday weekend.

Comedy • 29 May 19

Something for the Weekend – Gearoid Farrelly's Cultural Picks

Ahead of his appearance at this year's Cat Laughs festival in Kilkenny, we asked comic Gearoid Farrelly for his choice cultural picks...

Something For The Weekend • 28 May 19

Karl Spain on climbing the ranks of Kilkenny's Cat Laughs

The Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival celebrates 25 years this June Bank Holiday.

Comedy • 21 Mar 19

Cat Laughs preview - 5 funny must-sees

With so much homegrown and international talent to choose from, we've rounded up our top five things to see at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival.

Comedy • 29 May 18

Jason Manford is set to play Kilkenny Cat Laughs this June

Funnyman Jason Manford: Why the Irish are "best in comedy"

We spoke to Jason Manford about his career goals, the modern comedy scene and why he's nicknamed Kilkenny as 'Clown Town'.

Comedy • 11 Dec 19

Competition: Summer Cinema at Kilkenny Cat Laughs

Win tickets to see The Big Lebowski at Kilkenny Cat Laughs

Happenings Summer Cinema and 7UP are all set to screen cult classic The Big Lebowski as part of the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival.

Competition • 05 May 17

RTÉ Culture sits down with the group to find out how they got their start, where their inspirations come from and if they still actually like each other after ten years of showbiz.

A sit down with... Foil, Arms & Hog

RTÉ Culture sits down with the comedy trio to find out how they got their start, where their inspirations come from and if they still actually like each other after ten years of showbiz.

Comedy • 08 Nov 18

Cat Laughs Comedy Festival