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evoke.ie > 08/08/2026 > entertainment > celebrity > comedian-aoife-dunne-plea-fringe

Irish comedian pulls a ‘Beggy Mitchell’ ahead of big shows

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (304+ words) Irish comedian Aoife Dunne is asking for help as she gears up for Fringe Festival in the UK. Aoife won over legions of fans with her moving stage show Good Grief, which draws from her own experience and resilience in…...

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evoke.ie > 07/26/2026 > entertainment > ryan-tubridy-column

Ryan Tubridy: Festival of beer and belly laughs reveals our comedic genius

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (825+ words) I always knew the Irish comedy scene was vibrant but my visit to the opening night of the Paddy Power Comedy Festival at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin this week was an eye-opener, writes Ryan Tubridy. Once we passed through…...

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evoke.ie > 06/30/2026 > entertainment > joanne-mcnally-admits-she-was-surprised-at-how-quickly-she-grew-as-a-comedian

Joanne McNally admits she was surprised at how quickly she grew as a comedian

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (367+ words) Number of Vendors seeking consent or relying on legitimate interest: 176 Number of Vendors seeking consent: 155 Joanne McNally has admitted she didn't expect to 'grow so quickly' as a comedian. The Dubliner - who is set to perform her new stand-up show…...

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evoke.ie > 06/14/2026 > entertainment > celebrity > doireann-oconnor

The making of Doireann O’Connor Ireland’s funny new voice

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1640+ words) I can confirm, it's not just a social media persona, Doireann O'Connor is the best craic. Since starting her social media profile on a whim, the 33-year-old's following has skyrocketed to over 31,000 on TikTok and 46,000 on Instagram, and the only…...

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evoke.ie > 06/12/2026 > entertainment > celebrity > rory-ohanlon-comedian

Inside Rory O’Hanlon’s Rise: From Shy Dublin Kid to Stand‑Up Star

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1650+ words) Rory O'Hanlon's platform has seen an explosion in popularity in recent times, and as I sit down to chat with him, I instantly establish that this man is one with his two feet firmly planted on the ground. He's under…...

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evoke.ie > 05/26/2026 > entertainment > tv > netflix-ladies-first

Gender-reversal film Ladies First strikes a sour note on Netflix

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (396+ words) Netflix's new film Ladies First seems to have struck a sour note with viewers. It's a gender-reversal film, led by Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike. And what many believe should have been a message to men, from women, that…...

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evoke.ie > 05/24/2026 > entertainment > amy-huberman-late-dads-birthday

Amy Huberman marks late dad's birthday with sentimental joke

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) It appears Amy Huberman inherited her sense of humour from her late father, Harold. She cracked some jokes in his honour as she penned a sentimental tribute on what would be his birthday. Amy sadly lost her beloved dad in…...

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evoke.ie > 05/21/2026 > entertainment > tv > joanne-mcnally-unacceptable

Joanne McNally puts her thinking cap on for new show

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (407+ words) If you've not been lucky enough to attend one of Joanne McNally's shows, we can almost guarantee you've seen some of the funny woman's skits floating around the internet. The Dubliner is known for her observational comedy and honest storytelling,…...

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evoke.ie > 05/04/2026 > entertainment > ardal-ohanlon-father-dougals

Ardal O'Hanlon reveals what he did with Fr Dougal's vests

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (454+ words) Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon has revealed what he did with Father Dougal McGuire's famous tank tops after the show ended. Ardal's iconic character was known for his vibrant and often garish sweater vests, which highlighted his childlike and naive…...

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evoke.ie > 05/02/2026 > entertainment > celebrity > anna-clifford-rising-star

Comedian Anna Clifford is 'naturally happiest being a fool"

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (730+ words) Anna Clifford is laughing her way into people's hearts, and it seems to be working! The comedian, born and bred in Howth, launched her career after studying comedy in Vancouver, Canada. Her endeavours then took her to London, but there's…...