The Laughter Lounge with Joe Rooney (Killinaskully / Fr. Ted), Matt Read (UK) & MC Steve Cummins
Joe Rooney (Killinaskully / Fr Ted) Joe has recently appeared in the hit RTE comedy series,"Killinaskully" as the character "Timmy Higgins" and also featured in the recent stand up show "The Liffey Laugh" on RTE 2.
Joe is probably best known for his role as Father Damo in the "Father Ted" series. He started his comedy career as half of The Quacksquad, a comedy duo that went on to write and perform on"Nighthawks", "The Late Late Show" (with his personal interpretation of Riverdance) and RTE's first sitcom, "Flatheads".
Support from Matt Read (UK) Born and bred in Sunderland, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics.
Matt, always ready, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great.
"fantastic and talented up and comer a future in comedy assured" The Independant.
MC Steve Cummins
open spot from James March
Wednesday 5th August Doors 8.30pm, Show starts 9pm
€12.50 from Zhivago Records, Shop Street or on the door.
Only €7.50 online at www.roisindubh.net.
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