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Aoife O'Connor on queer comedy and opening for Jim Gaffigan

Ahead of the Vodafone Comedy Festival, we spoke with comedian Aoife O'Connor about Dublin's queer comedy scene and how she ended up opening for American stand-up Jim Gaffigan.

Comedy • 26 Jul 19

Stephen Mullan: "I've lived a life where the dark and the funny are actually really close to each other."

Comic Stephen Mullan on Love Island and going dark

We sat down with comedian Stephen Mullan to discuss the Vodafone Comedy Festival, Argentinian humour, and his connection to Love Island.

Comedy • 22 Jul 19

Tony Cantwell on Dublin's "not particularly cliquey" comedy scene

We caught up with internet sensation Tony Cantwell to talk about Dublin's "booming" comedy scene and the upcoming Vodafone Comedy Festival.

Comedy • 25 Jul 19

Vodafone Comedy Festival reveals outstanding line-up for 2019

Tickets are on sale now!

Comedy • 18 Jun 19

Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox in Back To The Future.

Going Back To The Future with Dreamgun Film Reads

Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads... the Vodafone Comedy Festival is easily within walking distance of the city centre.

Comedy • 27 Jul 18

Elvis Dead creator Rob Kemp (Photo via Rob's Facebook).

The Elvis Dead: Comedian Rob Kemp delivers a Sing-Along Zom-Com

Rob Kemp's award-winning, sing-along, zombie comedy made headlines at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, earning the comedian a 'Best Newcomer' nomination.

Comedy • 26 Jul 18

Jason Byrne on the difference between American and Irish comedy

We sat down with comedic heavyweight Jason Byrne to find out what separates the Americans from the Irish.

Comedy • 23 Jul 18

Blindboy Boatclub plays Vodafone on Sat, 28th of July.

Blindboy: "I'd interview artificial intelligence if it was going"

We spoke with Blindboy Boatclub on his dislike for festivals, his future career plans and the delicate nature of his weekly podcast hug.

Comedy • 18 Jul 18

Funnyman Chris Kent on the highs and lows of comedy

Over 120 comedians are set to descend upon the Iveagh Gardens from the 26th-29th of July for the Vodafone Comedy Festival.

Chris Kent • 24 Jul 18

Joanne McNally & Alison Spittle's top picks for Vodafone Comedy

Comedians Joanne McNally and Alison Spittle dropped by RTÉ to share their top picks for the Vodafone Comedy Festival, taking place in Dublin's Iveagh Gardens from Thursday, 26th to Sunday, 29th of July.

Comedy • 05 Jul 18

Vodafone Comedy Festival announces an all-star line-up for 2018

With over 100 acclaimed performers from Ireland and abroad, the 2018 Vodafone Comedy Festival is shaping up to be an unmissable weekend on the Irish comedy scene.

Comedy • 05 Jul 18

Vodafone Comedy Festival 2017: Meet the Comedians

The 2017 Vodafone Comedy Festival has landed in the Iveagh Gardens. With over 100 comedians across five stages, this four-day festival is a triumph of the Irish comedy scene.

Culture • 28 Jul 17

A sit down with...Alison Spittle

We sat down with comedian Alison Spittle to chat about her start in comedy, her favourite places to gig in Ireland and what she'll be doing at this year's Vodafone Comedy Festival.

Culture • 28 Jul 17

Patton Oswalt is one of the comics heading to Galway to tickle funnybones this Autumn

Funnyman Patton Oswalt to headline Galway comedy bash

The first wave of acts for the Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway 2017 has just been announced, with acclaimed US comic Patton Oswalt fronting a formidable international line-up of very funny people.

Theatre • 20 Jun 17

Comedy legend and avocado enthusiast Aisling Bea, pictured standing on a cloud.

Competition Time! See the hilarious Aisling Bea - for free!

Free Laughter Alert! Win tickets to the Vodafone Comedy Carnival.

Culture • 14 Oct 16

Vodafone Comedy Festival