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
Brendan O'Carroll pens comedy about Irish peacekeepers Brendan O'Carroll has revealed that he is working on a new comedy series about Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon. Television • 15 Jan 20
Four comedians to battle it out on The Ray D'Arcy Show The fourth and final contestant for the Stand Up & Be Funny comedy talent competition, searching for Ireland's next great stand-up comedian, has been announced. Entertainment • 06 Dec 19
Martin Short, Steve Martin on their Irish connections Hollywood legends Steve Martin and Martin Short spoke to Miriam O'Callaghan about their Irish connections ahead of their Dublin and Belfast comedy shows next March. Comedy • 27 Oct 19
Stand Up and Be Funny! Enter RTÉ's new comedy comp RTÉ's Ray D'Arcy TV and radio shows have just launched a new comedy talent competition called Stand Up and Be Funny and are looking for ... Television • 14 Oct 19
Ben Elton felt the love – and hate – in Dublin As Ben Elton prepares to return to stand-up after a 15-year absence, we caught up with the comedy star to talk about getting back on ... Comedy • 19 Sep 19
Electric Picnic - much more than just music Electric Picnic really is as much about "other stuff" as it is about the music. And by other stuff we mean top quality comedy, delicious ... Electric Picnic • 29 Aug 19
Kevin Hart named top comedy earner by Forbes The highest-earning comedians have been named by Forbes, with Amy Schumer the only woman making the top ten as Kevin Hart pipped Jerry Seinfeld to ... Entertainment • 16 Aug 19
Hemsworth gets a great laugh out of laughing at himself Men in Black: International star Chris Hemsworth has told RTÉ Entertainment that he is really enjoying the freedom in sending himself up on the big ... Movies • 13 Jun 19
Dylan Moran writing new show for the BBC Dylan Moran has told The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that he is working on a new series for the BBC. Television • 06 Jun 19
