Tommy Tiernan review: Wild yarns, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes at the Marquee

Tommy Tiernan brought his extraordinary range to a packed Marquee in Cork on Friday night 

Tommy Tiernan, gigging in Cork since the 1990s when he played City Limits, brought his Tommedian show to a packed Live at the Marquee in Cork on Friday night. Picture: Chani Anderson

I spotted Tommy Tiernan today strolling down Cork’s South Mall, dry cleaning slung over his shoulder like a man heading into battle — or at least into a hotel room. It was the kind of scene you only get in Cork: One of Ireland’s most recognisable comedians, casually navigating pre-gig errands in the middle of town, shirt in bag, hat on head, and intense frown intact. 

He stopped to do a couple of selfies outside The Imperial, though. A sound man.