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Composer and comedian Tim Minchin on the beauty of setting your sights a little lower in life

Tim Minchin credits a lot of his success to the fact he’s “not great at taking advice”. “I’m just f****** lucky – for every one of me, there are 99 people just as talented, who didn’t find the right audience or the right expression of their talent. ...

05 Sept 2024 at 08:30

Lifestyle

5 new books to read this week

Much-loved author Jodi Picoult returns with her latest novel, mixing historical fiction with a modern-day tale… Fiction 1. The Waiting by Michael Connelly is published in hardback by Orion, priced £22 (ebook £12.99). Available October 22 THE ...

16 Oct 2024 at 10:55

Lifestyle

Janey Godley’s new memoir a ‘love letter to her daughter’: ‘It might not be the longest life, but we’ve had a great time’

Comedian Janey Godley doesn’t have a bucket list. The Scottish stand-up and actress, 63, is clear on this as she talks about her new memoir, Janey: The Woman That Won’t Shut Up. “People keep asking me have you got a bucket list… there isn’t ...

21 May 2024 at 08:45

Lifestyle

6 new podcasts to listen to this week

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of MasterChef: The Professional, or what growing up in Cardiff is like? Then some of this week’s podcasts will be a treat. 1. Sonder & Salt Streaming platform: All streaming platforms ...

11 Apr 2024 at 08:55

Local News

Easter Festival of Comedy and Music to take place in Tullamore

Hugh Lynch's Bar in Tullamore will host some big names from the world of Irish music and comedy as they run an Easter Festival of Comedy and Music next month. The festival will run from Thursday, April 13, to Bank Holiday Monday, April ...

21 Mar 2017 at 17:12

Lifestyle

6 new podcasts to listen to this week

If you love listening to friends talk about the highs and lows of adulting, what would it take to be a successful footballer or you are pop culture-obsessed? You’ll find something in this week’s column. 1. We Just Got Here Podcast ...

30 May 2024 at 13:47

Offaly Life

VIDEO: You can relate to this if one of your parents taught you to drive

Comedy group Foils, Arms and Hog have their finger on the pulse of a generation, and their mammy has her hand on the handbrake! Their sketch about learning to drive from one of your parents is very accurate, right down to your ...

30 Mar 2017 at 15:47

Arts & Entertainment

One of Ireland's top comedians set for Offaly show

One of Ireland’s best loved comedians, Conal Gallen, returns to Birr Theatre & Arts Centre on Saturday, September 30, with his brand new play. "How's Your Father?" is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and ...

23 Aug 2017 at 16:00

Offaly Life

Offaly accent gets the Rory's Stories treatment as comic nominates Shane Lowry for charity campaign

Social media star Rory O'Connor from Rory's Stories has taken on the 'One Minute Matters' challenge for Trócaire and has nominated Offaly golfer Shane Lowry to do likewise. Rory decided to try his hand at as many Irish ...

28 Mar 2017 at 12:46

National News

Ed Byrne delays show start to give ticket-holders more time to vote in election

Irish comedian Ed Byrne has pushed the start of his stand-up show back to allow ticket-holders more time to vote in the General Election. His performance at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Thursday was due to start at 7....

03 Jul 2024 at 12:19

Lifestyle

Sadiq Khan and Romesh Ranganathan: Women still aren’t equal in politics and comedy

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said misogyny is present in “all walks of life”. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan, who helped Khan launch the ‘Say Maaate to a Mate’ campaign, also echoed the sentiment as they ...

21 Jul 2023 at 14:44

Lifestyle

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

This week’s podcasts are great examples of why we should listen to the stories people share – we can always learn something from them. 1. Hidden Histories with Nova Reid Streaming platform: All streaming ...

20 Mar 2025 at 09:12

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