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David McSavage comedian

David McSavage, 56, grew up in Blackrock, Dublin. He is the son of David Andrews, a former Minister for Foreign Affairs. After returning from a stint living in Tokyo, he became a well-known street performer in Dublin city centre, which led to a career in stand-up. In 2009, RTÉ television broadcast the first of four acclaimed seasons of The Savage Eye, a satirical comedy sketch show. 

In 2014, he played a bishop in the film Calvary, one of several acting credits. He will perform at Cork Opera House, Saturday, October 15.