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'Kilkenny is a Goldilocks-sized place for festivals; it’s not too big or too small - it’s just perfect'

Naoise Nunn hails from Thomastown and is one of three children of Kilkenny’s much loved radio presenter Sue Nunn. Naoise started his career in politics, studying in Queens University, Belfast. After graduation he worked in Leinster House in the ...

04 Feb 2022 at 15:33

Local News

Derry's biggest ever comedy night for mental health

Hope Comedy Festival features the best of local comics. Never before has there been a full showcase for purely North West comedy talent on this scale, performing to raise much-needed funds for local mental-health charities. This stellar lineup ...

05 Nov 2024 at 11:33

News

Janey Godley wins inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Sir Billy Connolly has hailed Janey Godley as a “great comedian” as he announced her as the winner of the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. She was presented with the award at the 2023 Glasgow International Comedy Festival,...

02 Apr 2023 at 21:30

Kilkenny Live

Cat Laughs is a roaring success with Kilkenny audiences

Sold out shows and blazing sunshine were the hallmarks of a fantastic Cat Laughs bank holiday weekend. The team behind the Kilkenny Cat Laughs celebrated 30 years of success with 18 new acts at the festival along with a host of household ...

04 Jun 2024 at 12:33

Scotland

Judging panel for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award announced

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has announced the judging panel for the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. The award, which is given by the festival, aims to celebrate the city of Glasgow and its humour, ...

14 Feb 2023 at 13:50

Glasgow sets stage to be ‘world’s funniest city’ with comedy festival line-up

Glasgow is set to become the “funniest city in the world” once again, with Russell Kane, Jenny Eclair and Tom Segura among the talent set to light up the city’s comedy festival in March. The full line-up for the 2025 Glasgow ...

08 Jan 2025 at 12:03

Scotland

Shortlist revealed for comedy award chosen by Sir Billy Connolly

Comedians Craig Hill, Susie McCabe and Zara Gladman are among those shortlisted for a comedy award chosen by Sir Billy Connolly. Raymond Mearns, Rosco McClelland and Susan Riddell are also on the shortlist for the Sir Billy ...

15 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Frank Skinner, Frankie Boyle and Elaine C Smith on comedy festival line-up

Frank Skinner, Caroline Rhea and Elaine C Smith are among those on the line-up for a comedy festival in the “funniest city in the world”, organisers have announced. The Glasgow International Comedy Festival will feature ...

10 Jan 2024 at 12:00

Scotland

Judges to honour ‘gallus’ comic with Sir Billy Connolly award

Applications have opened for an award inspired by one of Scotland’s best loved comedians – but hopefuls have been warned they are expected to be “gallus”. Any individual, show, group or collective performing at the ...

15 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Entertainment

Charlie Brooker and Romesh Ranganathan among stars backing BBC Comedy Festival

Charlie Brooker, Greg Davies and Romesh Ranganathan are among the stars supporting and attending the BBC’s inaugural Comedy Festival. The festival, which will take place in Newcastle – the BBC’s first City of ...

12 Apr 2022 at 14:55

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GALLERY: Check out the opening night of Kilkenomics festival

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08 Nov 2024 at 16:33

News

Nominees announced for inaugural comedy award named after Sir Billy Connolly

Comedians including Janey Godley and Paul Black have been shortlisted for an inaugural award named after Sir Billy Connolly. The Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award will be presented to the comedian ...

31 Mar 2023 at 11:38

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