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Alison Spittle - "I'm delighted that I'm doing a BBC podcast with my friend Fern. She's very funny, has horrific stories and gives great WhatsApp voice notes"

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 Brady.

Entertainment • 30 Jul 20

The boys are back with a new member in their gang

'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 in lockdown, working with babies and what antics we can expect in series three of the hit comedy show.

Television • 22 Jul 20

RTÉ does Comic Relief is on RTÉ One, June 26, 8pm

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 Relief.

Comic Relief • 19 Jun 20

RTÉ Does Comic Relief takes place on Friday, June 26 from 8pm

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 for the Irish charity sector on Friday, June 26.

Television • 09 Jun 20

The First Team - On BBC Two on Thursday nights in May

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

Friends - still making us laugh 25 years later

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 pants.

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 his sold out show on Friday May 29.

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 fellow Irish comedians become successful.

David Mcsavage • 29 Jan 20

Brendan O'Carroll (pictured recently on The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One) - "I'm doing a pilot at the moment of another thing that I'm doing called Lebanese Outpost"

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 will battle it out to be crowned the winner of Stand Up & Be Funny on The Ray D'Arcy Show

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

Steve Martin and Martin Short speak about their Irish connections with Miriam O'Callaghan

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 amateur comedians to apply.

Television • 14 Oct 19

Ben Elton - "Going back to The Olympia is a big thing for me"

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 the road.

Comedy • 19 Sep 19

Going for a swim...or a sneaky way to shower!

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 food and drinks, lively debate, yoga, raves in the wood, art and crafts, swimming and pampering sessions galore . . .

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 the top spot.

Entertainment • 16 Aug 19

Chris Hemsworth with Men in Black: International co-star Tessa Thompson - "I'd rather just go, 'Alright! I'm an idiot!'"

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 screen.

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

Double act gold - Thoroughly-sensible pals who throw their trademark caution to the wind and hit the town

Booksmart: bawdy, beautiful, brilliant

Only May and we already have what feels like the film of the summer. If there's anything better in cinemas between now and September we'll have been spoilt beyond belief.

Movie Review • 26 May 19

Comedian Freddie Starr in his dressing room at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, June 1993

Comedian Freddie Starr dies, aged 76 - reports

Comedian Freddie Starr has died at the age of 76 at his home in Spain, according to a report.

Television • 09 May 19

Saoirse-Monica Jackson - "It was a constant battle, which I'm now forever grateful for"

Derry Girls star 'breathalysed by mother outside disco'

Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson has said she is scarred for life after her mother breathalysed her outside a disco as a teenager.

Television • 21 Apr 19

Episode one sees Bishop meeting fans and in the crowd at 2017 All-Ireland Final between Dublin and Mayo

John Bishop shares All-Ireland adventure on British TV

John Bishop shares his adventure at the 2017 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final when his new series John Bishop's Ireland begins on ITV next week.

Television • 16 Apr 19

David Jason (left) and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Del and Rodney Trotter

No more Only Fools and Horses, says Nicholas Lyndhurst

Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst has ruled out reprising his screen role as Rodney Trotter in the iconic sitcom after the death of the show's creator, John Sullivan, and a number of co-stars over the years.

Television • 20 Feb 19

Will Forte and Maeve Higgins in Extra Ordinary - the supernatural comedy will be in cinemas later this year

Maeve Higgins comedy to have world premiere in US

Extra Ordinary, the Irish supernatural comedy starring comedian and writer Maeve Higgins, is to have its world premiere at the renowned SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas in March.

Movies • 17 Jan 19

Tiffany Haddish onstage at the James L Knight Center in Miami, Florida on New Year's Eve

Tiffany Haddish rues her New Year's Eve show

Girls Trip star Tiffany Haddish has spoken of her regret about her performance in Miami on New Year's Eve, which saw fans walk out as she forgot some of her jokes.

Movies • 02 Jan 19