Peter Kay announces stand-up tour with Dublin dates Peter Kay has announced his return to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in 12 years. Peter Kay • 07 Nov
Mock The Week comes to an end after 17 years Friday night will see Mock The Week, which is hosted by Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain, come to an end on BBC Two after 17 … Television • 21 Oct
The 2 Johnnies announce 'Pints in a Field' The 2 Johnnies are bringing together a 90s dance megastar and one of Ireland's greatest girl bands in a field for pints and you can … Entertainment • 20 Oct
Meet the gang from RTÉ sketch show No Worries If Not Kicking off on RTÉ2 on Thursday night, No Worries If Not! promises to be a noisy, fast-paced, viral sketch show featuring some of the biggest … Television • 08 Sep
Comedian David A. Arnold dies aged 54 Comedian David A. Arnold who headlined two Netflix specials and was a writer and producer on Fuller House has died aged 54. Entertainment • 08 Sep
Edinburgh Festival Fringe's funniest joke revealed A pasta pun has been named the funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe as the award returned for the first time since before the pandemic. Trending • 22 Aug
Joe Lycett joke investigated by police Joe Lycett has revealed he was investigated by the police after an audience member was offended by one of the jokes he made during a … Comedy • 21 Jun
Billy Connolly jokes his career is 'out the window' Billy Connolly joked that he was happy to receive the prestigious Bafta fellowship "now my career is out the window" in a pre-recorded message at … BAFTA TV Awards 2022 • 08 May
Steve Coogan says his rebel Irishman will be back Comedian and actor Steve Coogan says that Martin Brennan, the west of Ireland farmer who stole the show when he burst into Irish rebel songs … Steve Coogan • 16 Mar
US comedian and Full House star Bob Saget dies aged 65 Bob Saget, a stand-up comedian and actor beloved for his role as Danny Tanner on the 1990s US sitcom Full House has died suddenly aged … Entertainment • 10 Jan
Jack Whitehall is "dogged by imposter syndrome" Jack Whitehall has said he is "dogged by imposter syndrome" since he started working in Hollywood, adding he is "very aware that the wheels could … Movies • 14 Dec 21
Comedian Mort Sahl has died aged 94 Tributes have been paid to the trailblazing stand-up comedian Mort Sahl following his death at the age of 94. Entertainment • 27 Oct 21
Vic Reeves reveals tumour has made him deaf in one ear Comedian Vic Reeves has shared that he is now "completely deaf" in his left year after developing a benign brain tumour. Entertainment • 27 Sep 21
Jason Byrne cancels tour dates due to heart condition Comedian Jason Byrne has had to cancel upcoming British tour dates due to a heart condition. Jason Byrne • 25 Sep 21
British comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58 British comedian Sean Lock has died of cancer at the age of 58, his agent has announced. Entertainment • 18 Aug 21
Reeves and Mortimer recall being threatened at gunpoint Comedy duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have revealed they were threatened at gunpoint during a roadtrip in California. Entertainemnt • 27 Jan 21
Alison Spittle spins Wheel of Misfortune for BBC Comedian Alison Spittle is to co-host a new BBC comedy podcast, Wheel of Misfortune, from next Tuesday, August 4 with friend and fellow comic Fern … Entertainment • 30 Jul 20
'Spanner in the works' for Young Offenders series 3 The boys are back and this time there is a baby on board. John Byrne chats to the cast of The Young Offenders about life … Television • 22 Jul 20
Dancing with the Stars does Comic Relief Nicky Byrne and Jennifer Zamperelli are looking for you to put your dancing shoes on and learn a very special routine for RTÉ does Comic … Comic Relief • 19 Jun 20
RTÉ announces Comic Relief fundraiser RTÉ, in association with Comic Relief, will bring the cream of Irish comedy and entertainment together to raise a laugh, as well as much-needed funds … Television • 09 Jun 20
Inbetweeners writers return with new BBC Two series The Inbetweeners writers Damon Beesley and Iain Morris are returning to screens next month with their new football-themed comedy for BBC Two, The First Team. Television • 22 Apr 20
10 of the greatest moments from Friends In need of a laugh today? We've rounded up some of the best laugh-out-loud moments from everyone's favourite Friends. From Smelly Cat to Ross' leather … Television • 01 Apr 20
Ricky Gervais adds a second 3Arena date Ricky Gervais has added a second date of his SuperNature show at Dublin's 3Arena and will now play on Saturday May 30 as well as … Ricky Gervais • 06 Mar 20
Steve Martin and Martin Short recall trips to Ireland Steve Martin and Martin Short have recalled previous personal trips to Ireland - and both revolve around visiting public houses. The Funniest Show In Town • 26 Feb 20
Watch: David McSavage: 'There's a monster in all of us' Comedian and Savage Eye creator David McSavage has said that he wants to be liked but admits that he is "livid" with rage when his … David Mcsavage • 29 Jan 20
