Comedian and columnist Eleanor Tiernan to open for cousin Tommy Tiernan on UK tour

The Roscommon comedian joked that she underwent "a rigorous application process" for the gig

Eleanor Tiernan

Eleanor Tiernan has been announced as the support act for the UK leg of Tommy Tiernan's Tomfoolery tour.

The comedian and Irish Examiner columnist is best known for appearing on RTÉ’s The Savage Eye, Irish Pictorial Weekly and for her role as Dolores in the national broadcaster's sitcom Bridget and Eamonn.