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Ex-SF politician gets ban over ‘cracker’ tweet

Danny Morrison, the former leading Sinn Féin politician, was banned from Twitter for using the phrase “That’s a cracker!” in response to a picture of the English singer Adele that had been tweeted to him.

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Comic Carson being laid to rest in Belfast

Hundreds of people lined the streets today to pay tribute to “prime minister of fun” Frank Carson at his funeral Mass in Belfast.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012

‘Greatest comedian we ever produced’ laid to rest

As befitted his long association with laughter, the funeral Mass of the late Hal Roach was coloured with humour.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2012

Ambassador of Mirth Hal Roach passes away, aged 84

“Did you hear the one about the Kerryman who was disqualified at the tug of war contest? He was pushing!”

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

Tributes paid to late comedian Carson

The showbusiness world was today celebrating the life of comic “legend” Frank Carson following his death at the age of 85.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2012

‘Naturally born comedian’ Carson dies of cancer

Belfast-born Frank Carson died yesterday after a long battle with cancer.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2012

Frank Carson dies aged 85

Comedian Frank Carson died today, his spokesman Ashley Yeates said.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2012

Mourners pay tribute to Joe Dolan

More than 2,000 mourners have paid their respects to showband legend Joe Dolan who was buried today in his native town.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2007

Dana begins new chapter

FORMER Irish MEP and singer Dana Scallon last night launched a book of her life story during a glittering reception hosted by Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2007

Dana launches autobiography

Former MEP and singer Dana Scallon tonight launched a book of her life story during a glittering reception hosted by the North's First Minister Ian Paisley.

Tue, 06 Nov, 2007

Stars mourn Eastender Mike Reid

Stars lined up to pay tribute to “storyteller, gentleman and family man” Mike Reid.

Mon, 30 Jul, 2007

Ex-EastEnders actor Reid dies

The actor Mike Reid has died, his agent David Hahn told BBC News 24.

Sun, 29 Jul, 2007

Hundreds attend comic Manning’s final farewell

THE funeral of controversial comic Bernard Manning was attended by more than 500 mourners yesterday.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2007

Funny man’s big bang theory stands test of time

ON the RTÉ television programme, Urban Tales, a few weeks ago, presenter Robert Vance made a connection between the German aerial bombing of Belfast and later Dublin in 1941.

Wed, 21 Mar, 2007

The Aristocrats is good for a few laughs

How can you explain a joke; so many times and in so many ways? And does it stay funny?

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

Rivals united in tributes to Gerry Fitt

Old rivals united across Northern Ireland’s political divide today for the funeral of the co-founder and first leader of the SDLP, Gerry Fitt.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005