Funnyman Tiernan laughs all the way to the bank

One of Ireland’s best known comedians, Tommy Tiernan may protest that he is not very wealthy but new accounts show combined accumulated profits at his two firms last year jumped to almost €600,000.

Figures from Tiernan’s firms show at the end of last year, the combined profits at his Mabinog companies had increased by €78,289 from €517,101 to €595,390 on the back of extensive touring overseas.

According to accounts just filed to the Companies Office, accumulated profits at Mabinog Ltd last year increased from €67,169 to €157,246 with accumulated profits at sister firm, Mabinog Publishing Ltd, reducing from €449,932 to €438,141.