ACCORDING to the Irish Examiner, “Dr Graham Barnfield, a media lecturer at the University of East London, has blamed MTV stunt shows such as Jackass and Dirty Sanchez for the rise of ‘happy slapping.’”(Gardaí investigate ‘happy slapping’ attack, August 3).

The Bulmers International Comedy Festival returns to Dublin for its second year with American Denis Leary confirmed to appear in his only European performance.

Top comedians from Ireland and abroad will perform at 20 separate venues at the second Bulmers International Comedy Festival, it emerged today.