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Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

COMEDY CAPERS: Cork Comedy Festival is under way, with numerous venues across the city hosting the likes of Kevin McAleer, Jason Byrne, and Dermot & Dave over the next few days.

Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016 - 01:00

Des O’Driscoll

Meanwhile, the Rubberbandits have announced a show for Vicar Street in Dublin on October 28, with sound effects specialist Michael Winslow in support.

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