Comic Tiernan declares satirist O'Brien as father of Irish comedy

Legendary satirist Flann O’Brien is the father of Irish comedy, one of the country’s top comics declares in a major new celebration of the writer’s work.

Comic Tiernan declares satirist O'Brien as father of Irish comedy

Legendary satirist Flann O’Brien is the father of Irish comedy, one of the country’s top comics declares in a major new celebration of the writer’s work.

Tommy Tiernan insists the explosion of Irish comics who have captured world attention over the past decade owe much of their material to the Co Tyrone-born writer.

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