Person: David McSavage

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

people

David McSavage: If you have to explain humour to people you're in difficult terrain

The comedian says his ex-wife once put him on an apples-only diet for five days — and he'd do it again

general

David McSavage has turned an unfulfilled film to a stand up-show

columnists

No matter how you dress it up, the Rose of Tralee contest is just sexist

business

€40m Dublin hotel secures planning despite opposition from locals including comedian David McSavage

comment-analysis

America's just sworn in their first parish-pump President but he better deliver

general

Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Comic did not pay TV licence over RTÉ’s use of taxpayer money

Comedian David McSavage told a judge yesterday that he did not pay his TV licence because he had a grievance with the way RTÉ spent taxpayers’ money.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Poking policies for new year predictions

The bright, shining star of the campaign will turn out to be John Perry, the former, current, and future member of Fine Gael, writes Michael Clifford

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Here's some events which should be on your radar this weekend 

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

5 Things to do this week

Our weekly guide to 'arts and cultural' events around Ireland.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Theatre review: The Pillowman

Town Hall Theatre, Galway

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

The Pillowman: David McSavage is finding himself on the stage

Martin McDonagh’s viciously funny play is the perfect vehicle for David McSavage’s theatre debut, writes Padraic Killeen

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Scene + Heard

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Scene & Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Ed Sheeran really is the greatest human being in the history of the world. Ever. 

Fri, 05 Dec, 2014

JOE ROONEY: Children’s comedy festival takes first steps

Psychology Today magazine claims the average four-year-old laughs 300 times a day, while a 40-year-old only does four times.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: While Arcade Fire line up in Marlay Park, Dublin, on June 29 with the Pixies for support, those who get to see them in London tomorrow will be treated to an undercard headed by Lorde.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

Monday’s TV Tips

Our pick of what’s best on the box tonight.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Best of the Week’s TV (May 3-9)

Jack Bauer is back in 24, while Billy Connolly says goodbye. And there’s also the Eurovision semi-final.

Fri, 02 May, 2014

Scene & Heard: Todd Terje drops debut album

MUSIC NEWS:

Fri, 11 Apr, 2014

The Mario Rosenstock effect: Do mimics leave a good impression?

If your voice and mannerisms were constantly being copied by comedians, how would you feel? Deirdre Reynolds quizzed some personalities

Mon, 24 Mar, 2014

MUSIC NEWS: Prince has been playing a number of club gigs around London, and the pint-sized popstar brought a bit of raggle-taggle to famed jazz venue Ronnie Scotts when he performed a cover version of ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ from the Waterboys.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Two possible albums for pressies this year include the Pogues’ 30 Years boxset, a collection of their five studio albums plus a live concert featuring Joe Strummer after he replaced Shane MacGowan in the band; and Live At The Cellar ...

Fri, 06 Dec, 2013

Dynamic duo give us a taste of more

Tweet of the week/month/year/decade?

Sat, 16 Nov, 2013

Jenny Maguire favourite for 'Republic of Telly' hotseat

Paddy Power have installed Jennifer Maguire as their 5/1 favourite to replace Dermot Whelan as the Republic of Telly’s main presenter.

Thu, 02 May, 2013

Casting a Savage Eye on life and death

Comic Dave McSavage is turning his gaze on the big questions, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Tue, 19 Mar, 2013

Best of the rest on TV

MARCH 16-22

Sun, 17 Mar, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Roman Abramovich’s new year party on St Barts in the Caribbean may have been a bit far for his Chelsea team, but their absence was hardly noticed at a bash that was chock-a-block with big names from the music biz.

Fri, 04 Jan, 2013

Clonmel set to be more than a barrel of laughs

The Rubberbandits, Pat Shortt and Edinburgh Festival-winner David O’Doherty are just three of the headline acts set to take to the stage later this month for the sixth Bulmers Comedy Festival in Clonmel.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Electric Picnic comedy line-up confirmed

Some of Ireland’s top comedians are set to gather in Stradbally this September for the Electric Picnic comedy tent.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2012

Scene and heard

MUSIC NEWS: If you’re considering getting an emo haircut for summer, this report from Down Under may make you think again.

Fri, 25 May, 2012

TV not to miss

SATURDAY

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Having the last laugh

I FIRST mentioned my desire to try stand-up comedy to David McSavage during a Newstalk interview earlier this year.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Hot showers, a beauty salon and 100 acts at music festival

AN on-site beauty salon, cinema and hot showers are just some of the things thousands of festival-goers descending on Mitchelstown, Co Cork, can expect this weekend.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2011

‘Ambassadors’ to welcome visitors in tourism revival

AN innovative new tourism project is planning on making Dublin the only city in the world where locals will literally queue up to welcome visitors.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2011

Big C a must see

BESIDES cop-shows, sitcoms, reality shows, etc, American TV has recently given us a surprising new popular genre — the cancer drama.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2011

Savage Eye returns

FOR a long time David McSavage looked as if he didn’t have what it takes to make it in the comedy world.

Sat, 08 Jan, 2011

Medical students bid to raise cash for hospitals

Hundreds of students are taking to the streets of Dublin today to raise cash for two of the capital’s hospitals.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2006