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The glory days of streaming are over, but TV has never been more unpredictable
The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In review: It’s harmless fun but before long you just want it to end
Television: The Tipperary duo return to RTÉ for a second season of the TV show after their exit from 2fm a few months ago
The funny thing about Irish comedy: Why it doesn’t hurt to be rich if you want to be a stand-up
A few big names can fill big venues, but most comedians scrape by. Now, at last, what they do is set to be recognised as worthy of Arts Council funding
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Last One Laughing Ireland: Behind the scenes with Graham Norton and Aisling Bea on the new Irish comedy show
How do you stop yourself from laughing, or even smiling, and what does it do to your psyche if you do? A new Prime Video series sees 10 Irish comics strive to keep a straight face
Adventures of a Wonky-eyed Man by Jason Byrne: an uplifting, lighthearted and touching memoir
The comedian revels in nostalgia as he chronicles his life among family and friends to whom it is impossible not to warm
Jason Byrne: ‘My brain still thinks I’m going to swing up home in a few months’ time and Dad will be there’
The comedian is at his most intimate in his new book, a memoir of family life where grief and laughter sit side by side
Paddy Lama: The Shed Talks review – Jason Byrne is at his most nostalgic in this family tragicomedy
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023: Like a granduncle telling stories at Christmas: flashes of brilliance but a little long
Amy Huberman, Aisling Bea among cast for Graham Norton’s Prime series LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland
Prime Video has announced the line-up of Irish comedic talent competing in the Graham Norton-hosted format
Rosaleen McDonagh: ‘This is the best moment of my life’
Aosdána member on surviving Covid-19, racism against Travellers and reclaiming power through writing
‘To see my painting in a gallery was unbelievable’: An incognito charity fundraiser
Identities of artists taking part in Jack & Jill sale not revealed until afterwards
‘Everything was wiped and it was like taking a different child home’
Extra year of Jack & Jill home nursing care a huge relief for families
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Jason Byrne: ‘You need a license for a dog but not for a baby’
Life Lessons: No one teaches you how to raise children, but their love is the best drug in the world
‘I love you, legs.’ ‘I love you, knees.’ And other Electric Picnic conversations
It’s Sunday. Opt for an early feed of chips, or get in touch with body and soul?
Joanne McNally: On My Cultural Radar
The comedian on her Edinburgh favourites, the designers Jill and Gill, and London as her new home
Nine family-friendly festivals around Ireland this summer
From coding to camping, there’s a festival for every interest and budget
50 great family days out in Ireland
There’s something to suit all ages, interests, locations and budgets in our ultimate guide
10 things to do this June bank holiday weekend
From Bloom and Cat Laughs to Táin hillwalks and marine-themed festivals
Ireland’s Got Talent: Surprise winners BSD look like they might spontaneously combust
Review: The hyperbolic judging panel are a work in progress, in dire need of a Mr or Ms Nasty
Kilkenny Cat Laughs 2019 line-up: Dylan Moran, Tommy Tiernan, Alison Spittle
Dara Ó Briain, Nish Kumar, Rose Matafeo and Jena Friedman also on 25th festival bill
Sun shines as thousands from around the globe relish St Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Thousands throng streets of capital in dizzying array of green-themed attire
Michelle Visage: On My Culture Radar
TV personality on being vegan, Jason Byrne’s humour and her admiration for Julia Davis
Review of 2018: Reality TV becomes preferable to actual reality
This year the most popular and effective reality shows were escapist in nature
Edinburgh festivals: awards and acclaim – and exhaustion – for Irish performers
As the international and fringe festivals close, Irish teams reflect on a good month
Body & Soul 2018: stage times revealed
Every stage, every band, every slot for this year's festival, which runs from June 22nd - 24th
IFTA TV awards: ‘Derry Girls’, ‘Young Offenders’ among winners
Broadcaster Shay Healy also received a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony
Gig of the Week: Kilkenny Cat Laughs – new routes to the punchline
Zany or dark? Smart or dumb? Gently reassuring or wickedly disturbing? The festival has it all
Mario Rosenstock: On My Culture Radar
The comedian on family-friendly restaurants, Katharine Hepburn and following Donald Trump on Twitter
Ireland’s Got Talent: RDC dance act from Cork win €50,000 prize
Army of dance-school kids crowded the stage like a moonwalking militia
RuPaul: The Irish are ‘deadlaí agus maightí’
Star sends tweet in Irish to friend and ‘Ireland's Got Talent’ judge warning we better work hard or be ‘ag sashayáil away!’
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