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We have a special treat for comedy fans this July before Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club goes on its summer holidays. Don’t worry about the volcanic ash or passport office delays; we are bringing a taste of the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe to Carrick-on-Shannon! Two of Ireland’s brightest young comedy acts will be previewing their new Fringe shows right here in The Dock.

After a year on the road playing all the World’s major comedy festivals, Ireland’s favourite comedy rock supergroup, Dead Cat Bounce, is home with a brand new show. Expect smoke machines, screaming guitar solos and everything from hip-hop slow jams to ‘80s stadium anthems.

“Comedically perfect” ***** The Dubliner

Since 2006 Jarlath Regan has been making a name for himself across the Irish and English comedy circuits. Following appearances on RTE’s The Panel, Comedy Central’s Last Comic Standing, The World Stands Up Jarlath presents his stand-up comedy hour of original jokes, stories and illustrations about modern life sure to leave you beaming.

“One of the future big names of the festival” Hairline


Please note Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is an over 16s event
-youtube shows DCB at Opening Night of this years Melbourne Comedy Fest

Andrew Maxwell has won and been nominated for several awards including an Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, a Time Out Live Award for Best Stand-up, and Chortle Award for best contribution to the live comedy circuit. He was also recently voted Best Irish Comedian by the public at the entertainment.ie awards.

Well known from RTE’s The Panel Andrew will be making a quick stop for a one off gig at The Dock after appearing atthis years Cat Laughs Festival in Kilkenny.

“Fiercely funny and utterly invigorating” The Times


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-youtube clip shows Andrew performing at The Secret Policeman's Ball

Ireland’s longest running professional Improv troupe make their Leitrim debut. Faster than comedy, more convincing than acting and funnier than anything,

The Dublin Comedy Improv have played with renowned improvisers such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? and cast members of The Simpsons and Cheers.

The Dublin Comedy Improv will feature Ian Coppinger, who returns to The Dock after his riotous solo show here in 2008, Joe Rooney who is best known as Timmy in Killnascully or Fr Damo in Father Ted, fresh from playing Mick McCarthy on the smash hit comedy opera I Keano is Paul Tylak and member of Irelands topical satirical comedy group The Emergency, Dermot Carmody.

“It’s bordering on amazing how quick their wit is. Razor sharp” Beat - Melbourne

“Absolutely amazing . hilariously funny. The audience, are in stitches.” Hot Press

Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is an over 16s event. Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club accomadation sponsor - The Bush Hotel

-youtube clip shows DCI in action in The Laughter Lounge last year

3 COMEDY ACTS, 1 SHOW, TOO FUNNY

Is this the best value in Ireland?

Young, Gifted & Green showcases some of Irelands most talented and popular young comedians working in the country, many of whom regularly headline shows in their own right.

Each gig features three acts - all for only €10! Come and see the future of Irish comedy - today!

Young, Gifted & Green at The Dock will feature – Dermot Whelan, who is best known as star of 98FM’s hugely popular morning show and RTÉs The Panel.

Native New-Yorker, Aidan Bishop, who relocated to Dublin in January 2003 has become one of the hardest working men on the Irish comedy circuit as well as MC at Dublin’s legendary The International Comedy Club.

And, last but not least, the hilarious Eleanor Tiernan from Athlone, Co Roscommon who has appeared at Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe and supported Tommy Tiernan, playing to over 120,000 people on his recent Bovinity Tour.


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-youtube clip shows Aidan Bishop live in Vicar Street

The Dock conducted a survey recently to see which comedian Carrick on Shannon most wanted to see and, having added up the answers, most of you asked for Neil Delamere! So we are bringing him back with a brand new show, Bookmarks, that’s going to be bigger and better than ever – so big in fact we are going offsite to The Bush Hotel!

Seeing your photograph (along with those of 2 Ireland Rugby players, a national broadcaster and an elite athlete) on your university bookmark is food for thought. But this is what happened to our intrepid comedian, Neil Delamere. Best known as the star of RTE's The Panel and BBC's Blame Game, Irish comedian Neil Delamere debuts his new show Bookmarks.

Trinity College has Oscar Wilde, Dublin City University has Neil Delamere. Hmmm. It was a sign. Life is just a series of bookmarks - the events that highlight how far we've come and how far we've left to go. They could be anything, weddings, funerals, charges being dropped, even facing your fears (don't). Neil considers these markers as well as how his photo appeared on the thing in the first place. Time to explore.

Oh yeah, we also get to find out how long Neil will live.

"Delamere is a banter bomb, primed to make you explode with laughter" The Scotsman

“No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit” Irish Times

Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is an over 16s event. Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club accomadation sponsor - The Bush Hotel

youtube clip shows Neil at Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow on BBC One

*SELLING FAST*

Special Guest on the night - FRED COOKE!

Aiken Promotions present Ardal O’Hanlon Stands Up – Irish Tour 2010 for one night only at The Dock! A highly acclaimed stand up, Ardal has toured to sell out audiences internationally and has released two top ten standup DVD’s. He continues to be one of the most sought after comedians on the circuit. Ardal’s extensive TV credits include the hugely successful Father Ted, My Hero, Doctor Who, several series hosting The Stand Up Show - and most recently guest starred in Skins. Ardal has also presented So You Want to Be a Taoiseach and Leagues Apart, both for RTÉ. Forthcoming work from Ardal includes RTÉ’s series, Val Falvey, which sees Ardal in the lead role and upcoming feature film Wide Open Spaces.

“Ardal O’Hanlon appearing as ‘himself’ will be a revelation…don’t miss his stand up performance. Watch him turn innocence into a deadly comic weapon” The Sunday Times

“…well ahead of the pack. He is a complete joy to watch, planting the sort of silly images that bump around in your head forever” The Guardian

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-youtube clip shows Ardal live at Vicar Street

*JUST ANNOUNCED*
MAEVE WILL BE JOINED BY SPECIAL GUEST GEARÓID FARRELLY AND LEITRIM LAUGHS MC JOHN COLLEARY

Maeve loves to blab and is pleased to have lots of new things to blab about to you! It’s hard to think of examples but she will definitely try to present you with an evening of glowing fun, and not bore you, and include at least one catchphrase in each show, eg: ‘What’s good for the goose is good for the gander’.

Best known for her hilarious role in RTÉ’s smash hit Naked Camera, and more recently her new show on RTÉ Fancy Vittles, Maeve’s new stand up comedy show ‘Blabbing Away’ is part fact, part advice, part recipe, part stupidity and ALL delivered to you in person!

“Higgins is rarer than a blessing of unicorns…she is original and relatively calm, her observations are pithy, her wit delicate, her persona oddly alluring and deftly honest” The Irish Times

This show is included in our Pick&Mix Package – choose any 3 shows that have the Pick&Mix symbol for only €36!

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-youtube shows Maeve performing at this years Comdey Gala in Auckland, New Zealand

As the Celtic Tiger seems to have slunk into a corner, curled into a ball and gone to sleep (God only knows where… has anyone seen him?) and our newspapers are full of stories of doom and gloom and bad weather, an evening of hilarious comedy with the inimitable Jon Kenny is just what the doctor ordered. We could all do with a good dose of that! So turn off your televisions and radios – they’re only making you sick – and come out for an evening of craic.

‘I’m not says I …I’m Fine’ heralds a return for Jon to the type of work that made his reputation as one of the most talented comedians in Ireland. With an astute eye for the ridiculous in modern life, this performance showcases Jon’s varied talents as actor, stand-up comedian, musician and singer.

“Brilliantly funny” Limerick Leader

“He has an uncanny eye for the most absurd elements of life as we know it” Hotpress



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-youtube clip shows Jon at last years All Stars

Best known as the hilarious and sometimes outrageous Jake Stevens from RTE’s ‘Naked Camera’ and ‘Makin’ Jake’, PJ Gallagher one of Ireland’s most popular and well-loved comedians. PJ tears through his hilarious live set with his customary manic energy including guest appearances from his good friend Jake Stevens. His numerous TV appearances include ‘The Tubridy Show’, ‘Podge and Rodge’, ‘The Miriam O’Callaghan’ show and ‘One to Remember’ with Brian Kennedy.

“Gallagher’s encounters with the unsuspecting public are not only hilarious but also crackle with an edgy energy.” The Sunday Times

PJ will be joined by Leitrim Laughs regular MC John Colleary.







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- you tube clip shows PJ in character as Jake Stevens

*RESCHEDULED SHOW - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE*

Jason Byrne’s inspired, original brand of high-energy lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian like him. His fast, freewheeling style, fused with an array of offbeat props, makes his act a helter-skelter of a show - where the audience are promised the ride of their lives.

At last years’ Edinburgh Festival he ecame the top selling comic ever in the history of the festival, in addition to ‘Best Headliner Chortle Award 2007’ and ‘Forth one Fringe Award 2004’.

The ever hilarious MC Bernard O’Shea kicks off what it sure to be a stormer of a show.

“If ever a show deserved more than 5 stars it is this one. Not only is it the funniest show on the Fringe, it’s the funniest show I’ve ever seen” Radio Forth One



Please note Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is an over 16s event.

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YouTube clip shows Jason at this years Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala for Oxfam Australia.

One of the most exciting live acts to emerge from Ireland in recent years, Dead Cat Bounce presents Wired, a brand new rock ‘n roll sketch show, stopping off at The Dock fresh from Electric Picnic.

Dead Cat Bounce’s unique blend of sketch comedy and musical performances has won them critical acclaim; playing to packed houses at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, London’s Big Joke Festival, Montreal’s Just for Laughs and this years Galway Arts Festival. They made their TV debut in January of this year, with their pilot airing as part of RTE 2’s ‘Project Ha Ha’.

Combining “tightly written” sketches with “barnstorming” musical performances played as a full rock band, Wired promises to be a relentless hour of comedy, unlike anything else you’ll see this year.

They will be joined by regular Leitrim Laughs funny man, MC John Colleary.

“So spectacular that the audience were howling with laughter and begging for more” **** Edinburgh Festival’s Magazine

“Covering midgets to contraception….think Flight of The Concords with a touch of Billy Connolly’s folk-song storytelling…….this four-piece are cheeky, lively, funny…often electrifying” ***** Edinburgh Reviews

http://www.deadcatbounce.ie



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Youtube clip shows Dead Cat Bounce at their recent sell out gig at the Galway Arts Festival. Contains adult themes.

The last Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club before the summer break sees an extra special night lined up for you.

With free biscuits and lemonade!!

One half of RTEs legendary I Dare Ya double act, Andrew Stanley, will take to the stage with his new solo show…but thats not all! For the other half of the night he will present his notorious Mish Mash show, which has been getting rave reviews since it was made a weekly feature at The International Comedy Club, Dublin.

It features Andrew plus special guests, Neil Hickey and Fred Cook, doing improv, sketches, music and more.

“effervescent and upbeat…bursting with playful energy” chortle.co.uk

Please note Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is an over 16s event.

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- youtube clip features Andrew on Liffey Laughs show - please note this clip contains strong language

Irish Post comedian of the year, if.comedy nominee and Time Out Award nominee Andrew Maxwell presents a show of five star comedy that kicks off with the lovely Leitrim Laughs MC John Colleary. Star of RTEs The Panel and Smoke and Mirrors, if you like your comedy sidesplitting and your storytelling memorable, Maxwell is the one to watch. But don’t just take our word for it – check out what’s been said about him!

“I’ve seen the future of Irish comedy and its name is Andrew Maxwell” Irish Times

“Maxwell is a comedian at one with himself... furiously funny and utterly invigorating” FIVE STARS The Times

“Currently on fire. A knack for vivid story-telling and spot-on accents. The complete package” Independent on Sunday

Please note Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is not suitable for under 16s
youtube clip contains strong language

When he’s not scribbling notes on the set of RTE’s The Panel, or reading
the news for the next week of BBC’s The Blame Game, nordie comedian,
Colin Murphy is perfecting his material for his first true love, stand up
comedy. Not only is Colin Murphy a first class TV star, he is one of the
finest Irish comedians working today. His distinct fusion of edgy ‘in your
face’ topical satire, with acute observational material make him a highly
original and much sought after performer. This force to be reckoned with
has just kicked off his first-ever national tour of Ireland. Armed with his
razor sharp wit, Colin will be returning to Carrick to headline at Leitrim
Laughs Comedy Club in April and ever popular MC John Colleary will
getting the show on the road.

“Multi-talented and hilarious. Refreshingly original and honest – a true
‘find’” The Times

“...the kind of powerfully, genuinely charismatic comic talent for whom the
most obvious comparison is a younger Billy Connolly” The Scotsman

youtube sclip shows colin in action on RTEs The Panel

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What’s the time?
It’s David O’Doherty time.
Tick tock, tick tock,
It’s O’Doherty o’clock

Hang on to your minds world, David O’Doherty, the viscount of rumpled whimsy, the marble fawn of tiny keyboard based musical comedy is coming.

There will be some sitting, there will be some standing, there will be two small keyboards and a chair. There may be a song called ‘Bangin’.

Do come, it will be great.

In 2008 David won the If.comedy award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe.

“A beautiful mix of acute observation and startling invention” The Irish Times


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Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is back after its Christmas break with, star of The Panel, Neil Delamare.

With a platinum-selling DVD, Neil Delamere, the Star of RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame Game is currently touring Ireland with his brand new show Crème Delamere and it will be coming to The Dock, Carrick on Shannon, for one night only, on Thursday 12th February.

Covering a day in Stockholm, the year’s show is an exploration of how a chance encounter can change your day as well as detailing the finer points of slagging off Ryanair’s CEO as he and 700 others look on. Practical advice on what not to do when swimming with sharks is also included. (Mocking the aforementioned multi-millionaire is considerably riskier as sharks tend to be more one dimensional in their attacks).

The main question remains, as in all good films, will Neil get the girl?

The unstoppable star of Irish comedy, Neil Delamere is one of the top headline acts on the international circuit. Having performed on five continents, he staged his debut solo show in the Edinburgh festival in 2004. Neil featured in both series of Liffey Laughs, RTE's stand-up show in 2005 and 2006 as well as The World Stands Up for Paramount. He has also hosted RTE’s coverage of the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal for two years in a row.

"the rising star of Irish comedy, a wryly brilliant live performer"
– Sunday Times

‘Neil Delamere has put together a slick show. He is a smooth talker and enjoys himself enormously, which puts the audience at ease and the hour slides past very comfortably’ - chortle.co.uk

Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club is back after its Christmas break with, star of The Panel, Neil Delamare.

With a platinum-selling DVD, Neil Delamere, the Star of RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame Game is currently touring Ireland with his brand new show Crème Delamere and it will be coming to The Dock, Carrick on Shannon, for one night only, on Thursday 12th February.

Covering a day in Stockholm, the year’s show is an exploration of how a chance encounter can change your day as well as detailing the finer points of slagging off Ryanair’s CEO as he and 700 others look on. Practical advice on what not to do when swimming with sharks is also included. (Mocking the aforementioned multi-millionaire is considerably riskier as sharks tend to be more one dimensional in their attacks).

The main question remains, as in all good films, will Neil get the girl?

The unstoppable star of Irish comedy, Neil Delamere is one of the top headline acts on the international circuit. Having performed on five continents, he staged his debut solo show in the Edinburgh festival in 2004. Neil featured in both series of Liffey Laughs, RTE's stand-up show in 2005 and 2006 as well as The World Stands Up for Paramount. He has also hosted RTE’s coverage of the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal for two years in a row.

"the rising star of Irish comedy, a wryly brilliant live performer"
– Sunday Times

‘Neil Delamere has put together a slick show. He is a smooth talker and enjoys himself enormously, which puts the audience at ease and the hour slides past very comfortably’ - chortle.co.uk

Neil will joined on the night by the hilarious John Lynn and resident MC John Colleary will be getting the show on the road at 8.30pm, with the theatre bar open from 7.45pm.

Join us for the final Leitrim Laughs Comedy Club of 2008 (is it that time already?!) with, one of Ireland’s most popular and well-loved comedians, PJ Gallagher. Best known as the hilarious and sometimes outrageous Jake Stevens from RTE ’s Naked Camera and Makin’ Jake, for the past few years PJ has been wowing crowds all over Ireland and has just released his first ever live DVD, filmed over 2 nights at a sold out Vicar Street Club in Dublin - “Live! Take After Yourself And Be Smile”. (If you want to know what the title means, watch the DVD!). PJ tears through his hilarious live set with his customary manic energy including guest appearances from his good friend Jake Stevens.

As always the ever popular Leitrim Laughs MC John Colleary gets the show on the road at 8.30pm and the bar opens at 7.45pm.

“Gallagher’s encounters with the unsuspecting public are not only hilarious but also crackle with an edgy energy.” The Sunday Times

*A perfect night out for your Christmas Party – get in touch with The Bush Hotel, on 071 9671000, who have special Hotel and Comedy Club packages

The Dock brings its ‘Leitrim Laughs’ comedy club out of its usual spot, to The Bush Hotel to host Des Bishop, the star of the revolutionary RTE show ‘In the Name of the Fada’.
Bishop’s show Tongue’s promises to be a blistering night of stand-up comedy, where Des explores his Irish identity - his language and religion - challenging those that speak in tongues while struggling to learn his own! Prepare for some fresh and highly provocative comedy, as a comic at the very height of his powers.

Popular MC John Colleary gets the show on the road.

We brought you Ardal O’Hanlon last month, now meet the man who created and played the rebel priest ‘Father Damo’ who led Dougal astray. Currently starring as Timmy Higgins in Killnaskully, Meath man Joe Rooney is one of Ireland’s finest comic talents. He has toured extensively in Ireland, the UK and Europe and his TV credits include Don’t Feed The Gondolas, The Lounge, The Liffey Laughs and The Late Late Show.

“Very physical, totally unorthodox, and with a style so bizarre... Rooney is a refreshing change.” The Sunday Times.

Joe will joined on the night by Eric Lalor, who you may recognize from Des Bishop’s Joy In The Hood, and resident MC John Colleary will be getting the show on the road.

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The man made famous by Fr. Ted, O’Hanlon is a founding father of modern Irish stand-up since he helped form Dublin’s Comedy Cellar in 1990. Ardal has a slew of comedy awards (and a BAFTA) to his name. Thanks to Father Ted, My Hero and Big Bad World, O’Hanlon is immediately recognisable, but his incredible stand-up talent is perhaps less well known. A million miles from the naive persona of Father Dougal, O’Hanlon’s stand up is dark, sharp and excruciatingly funny.

“He is a complete joy to watch, planting the sort of silly images that bump around in your head forever.” The Guardian

MC John Colleary gets the show on the road, with a surprise guest comedian.

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One of Ireland’s busiest comedians, Ian has performed to packed houses on four continents, including annual appearances at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Edinburgh, Adelaide and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.
A founding member of ‘The Comedy Improv’ in Dublin in the early 90s, Ian still performs at the International Bar every Monday night. He has toured extensively with Pat Shortt and played in a West End production of ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ with Christian Slater. A great improviser, his riotous uplifting style is a guaranteed stormer!

“pound for pound the funniest human being to have existed anywhere ever” Hot Press Magazine

MC John Colleary gets the show on the road, with a surprise guest comedian.
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Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy has been impressing audiences since 1998. Since then, he’s had record ticket sales at the Edinburgh and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, was the ‘stand out hit’ at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2005 and did a major tour of Australia in 2007, culminating in a triumphant series of shows at the Sydney Opera House.
Check out Danny Bhoy in action at Montreal Just for Laughs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8VE9LqrpPA&;feature=related
http://www.dannybhoy.com

"Scotland's Danny Bhoy is impressive. His simple observations are delivered with hilarious punchlines and he creates a remarkable intimacy with his audience. A must-see." The Age, Australia

JUST ANNOUNCED!! SUPPORT BY ADAM HILLS!!

"If you cannot enjoy Adam Hills you cannot have a pulse. Four Stars"
The Scotsman


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Paddy Courtney is so frequently voted the nicest man in comedy or the fan’s favourite, that it is easy to conclude that he is the most likable comic you will ever come across. A riot of sparkling, cheeky dialogue he is never short on energy or low on laughs and he was recently nominated for an IFTA award for writing and directing the six-part comedy drama Paddywhackery which aired TG4 in late 2007. Courtney has performed at multiple Edinburgh and Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festivals and he was crowned fan's favourite at both last summers’ Bud Lite Comedy Revue and at The Electric Picnic Comedy Tent. Support will be provided by one of Ireland’s top emerging acts.
"He eases the audience into laughter with an endearing mix of charm and sarcasm" - The Scotsman
"A cheeky chappie sort of performer whose quick-fire material and jaunty delivery always makes him a crowd pleaser" - The Irish Times

Karl Spain returns by popular demand! Having quickly established himself as one of Ireland’s top comedians, Spain has gone from strength to strength. Before he became a household name for his hit series ‘Karl Spain Wants a Woman’ (RTE 2), he had already appeared on two series of ‘The Liffey Laughs’ (RTE) and won a BBC New Comedy Award.
Support by Sharon Mannion, officially the 3rd funniest woman in these fair islands, or so say the ‘2007 Funniest Women Awards’. http://www.myspace.com/sharonmannion and resident MC John Colleary.

What happens when two of RTE's funniest and craziest new stars take their hilarious hidden camera/stand-up show on the road? Find out on 13th March as RTE's latest celebrity pranksters, Andrew Stanley and Damian Clark, bring their hilarious show I Dare Ya! to The Dock. The ridiculously brilliant (and brilliantly ridiculous) live show will feature unseen highlights from the hit television series, as well as all the latests stunts from the tricksy twosome's newest darers and, of course, side-splitting stand-up from Andrew and Damian themselves. MC John Colleary. An all ages show.
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Make a date for Valentines Day with hilarious Dublin comedian Brendan Burke, described by Hot Press as "one of the funniest men in Ireland." With sell out shows in Vicar Street and at Edinburgh Festival, Burke is receiving rave reviews; “Suddenly I realised I was in the hands of a master comedian” The Guardian; “Burke has a way with words, accents, movement and inspired exaggeration” The Examiner. His TV appearances include Fr Ted, Don't Feed the Gondolas and Tubridy Tonight. Support by magician/comedian Jack Wise and resident MC John Colleary. Suitable for those over 16 years.

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A rare chance to see the much loved ‘Leitrim Laughs’ MC, John Colleary, step into the headline slot. A "quick-fire, think-on-his feet comedian", John has quickly established himself on the circuit, writing and recording the TJ & TJ sketches for Today FM’s Matt Cooper Show and performing at Edinburgh and Kilkenny Cat Laughs festivals and at every reputable comedy club in the country. The perfect antidote to the post Christmas blues! Special ‘surprise guest’ MC.

Best known for her appearances on the most watched comedy show in the country, RTE's ‘Naked Camera’, Higgins is also a regular contributor to the Ray D'arcy show on Today FM. Since beginning stand up three years ago, she has performed in comedy festivals around the world, including Edinburgh, Melbourne, Adelaide and Kilkenny. She will be joined by MC John Colleary and surprise guest.
"a master of edgy comedy" - The Sunday Times
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McSavage’s unique brand of repartee, ribaldry and rhythm has seen him described as among the brightest talents to emerge on the comedy circuit in recent years. Having honed his craft on the streets of Europe, McSavage quickly established himself on the Dublin comedy circuit, with a string of sell out shows at Vicar Street. Support by New Yorker Aidan Bishop and resident MC John Colleary. Suitable for those over 16 years only.

Leitrim Laughs presents COLIN MURPHY
Host of RTE’s 'The Blizzard of Odd' and a regular contributor on the popular show 'The Panel', Colin has deservedly earned himself a reputation as a force to be reckoned with! His distinct fusion of edgy 'in your face' topical satire, with off beat, but acute observational material, makes him a highly original and much sought after performer.
"Multi-talented and hilarious. Refreshingly original and honest, a true find" - The Times
Support by Dermot McMorrow and MC John Colleary.

Adam Hills unique style of thoughtful, uplifting comedy & rampant spontaneity have won him rave reviews, a shelf of awards and a legion of fans worldwide, making him one of Australia’s most talented and widely respected comedians. He’s had sell-out shows at all the major comedy festivals and went down so well last year in The Dock that we just had to have him back!

Star of his own hit TV show (‘The Modest Adventures of David O’ Doherty’ – Tuesday night RTE 2) and Eddie (formerly Perrier) Award nominee at Edinburgh Festival 2006, David O’Doherty is a rapidly rising star on the international comedy scene. He’s best known for his 80’s style Yamaha keyboard action and his side-splitting stories.
Shortly after entering the world of comedy, he won Channel 4’s ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ award for new comedians (1999) and received a nomination for ‘Perrier Best Newcomer’ for his first show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2000). Last year he recorded his first CD ‘Giggle Me Timbers’ at home in his flat in front of 35 people.
Returning to Edinburgh with a new show in August this is a great opportunity to get a sneak preview of his new material before he goes!

“Some shows will leave you shell-shocked, O’Doherty will leave you beaming” – The London Evening Standard.

Winner of Channel 4’s Kings of Comedy, and a regular on RTE’s The Panel, Andrew Maxwell is the cheeky one who gets all the laughs. A raucous laddish Irishman with a top-notch set, Maxwell injects life into any comedy night with his riotous and well-observed set. He thinks on his feet, and regularly updates his material, ensuring this bright young comic definitely comes recommended.
“Andrew’s on particularly fantastic form. He’s without doubt the strongest comedian on the circuit right now ” -The Daily Telegraph
Support by Bernard O ’Shea and MC John Colleary .

A TV favourite thanks to his star turns on RTE’s The Panel, BBC’s Blame Game with Colin Murphy and more recently Test the Nation, Neil returns to The Dock after a string of sell out shows in Dublin’s Vicar Street. Having performed on 5 continents, last year he returned to Montreal to perform on the televised Irish gala and recorded the 6-part Neil Delamere’s Just for Laughs series for RTE. "The rising star of Irish comedy, a wryly brilliant live performer"- Sunday Times Support by Matt Sadlier, with his combination of high energy performances and sharp eye for observation, and MC John Colleary. * Comedy Accommodation Sponsor: The Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon

Resident comedian on RTE ’s hilarious hit
TV show Naked Camera,PJ is behind two
of the shows most enduring characters,The
Whistler and The Scanger and has become
one of Ireland ’s best loved comedians.His
high energy manic story-telling of real life
experiences will leave you in fear for his own
life.He left sell out audiences in Vicar Street
begging for mercy as part of the hugely popular
Jason Byrne Show and made it to the .nal of
the BBC New Stand Up Comedy Awards.
Support by John Lynn and ‘Leitrim Laughs ’ MC John Colleary.

One of the most daring and original Irish comedians, Jason finally returns to The Dock after a hugely popular sell out show last February. A busy 2006 saw the release of his brand new live DVD Jason Byrne: Out Of The Box for Christmas and he’s now preparing for the second series of his hit comedy Anonymous. His fast, free-wheeling style is inspired lunacy, and his helter-skelter of a show promises the audience the ride of their life! Support by John Henderson, described by Hot Press as “like Monty Python in their heydey, praise indeed” and regular MC John Colleary.

The man made famous by Fr. Ted, O'Hanlon is a founding father of modern Irish stand-up since he helped form Dublin's Comedy Cellar in 1990. Ardal has a slew of comedy awards (and a BAFTA) to his name. Thanks to Father Ted, My Hero and Big Bad World, O'Hanlon is immediately recognisable, but his incredible stand-up talent is perhaps less well known. "He is a complete joy to watch, planting the sort of silly images that bump around in your head forever." The Guardian A million miles from the naive persona of Father Dougal, O'Hanlon's stand up is dark, sharp and excruciatingly funny. Peppered with insightful observations into his off kilter world this is stand up comedy at its very best. "His comedy innocence and natural born acting ability is well worthy of the genius of James Stewart." The Independent