Christmas capers with Ireland's top comedians

Just how seriously do Ireland’s funniest folk take the festive period? Arlene Harris talks to four of our top comedians.

Christmas has always been a time of festive good cheer and who better to keep the levels of merriment topped up than a comedian?

Irish people aren’t short on humour but at this time of year, despite the tinsel and party poppers, many will be in need of a good laugh to get them through the endless shopping, present wrapping and the stress of cooking an extraordinarily large bird while trying to ensure it stays moist on the inside and crisp on the outside.