Leary to headline Dublin comedy festival

The Bulmers International Comedy Festival returns to Dublin for its second year with American Denis Leary confirmed to appear in his only European performance.

The festival has Australian acts, The Umblilical Brothers and Jimeoin, the USA's David Strassman and Italy's Ennio Marchetto lined up for the three-week festival.

Other acts confirmed are Dylan Moran, Niall Toibin, Des Keogh, Rosaleen Linehan, Ross Noble, Lee Evans, Dirty Sanchez and a rare opportunity to see Ronnie Corbett.

Rob Newman, Mark Thomas, the Improvisers and Puppetry of the Penis will also appear.

The festival will take place in Dublin from September 5 to 25.