Tommy Tiernan Show review: Christmas special explores racism, sectarianism and song

John Spillane, Amanullah De Sondy and Bernadette McAliskey joined the comedian for an engaging hour of conversation

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021 - 06:00

Denise O’Donoghue

The Tommy Tiernan Show never fails to incite conversation across the nation and its Christmas special is no exception.

The comic was first joined on Monday night by Cork singer-songwriter John Spillane who spoke about life on the road as he gigs around the country. Spillane performs around three nights a week across ireland.

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<p>A female piper at a feis in the Mardyke, Cork, in 1926. Unfortunately, Church-inspired legislation in the era would tighten the State's grip on culture and women's rights. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive</p>

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