‘Biggest year yet’ for festival as comedians take centre stage

MORE than 25 comedians from seven countries will descend on Co Tipperary this weekend for what’s become one of the most popular comedy festivals in the country.

Now in its fourth year, the Bulmers Comedy Festival at O’Keeffe’s in Clonmel will showcase the best of Irish and international comedy over four days from Thursday to Sunday.

Regulars who are now familiar faces at the Clonmel festival include Jason Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Colin Murphy, Keith Farnan, Dead Cat Bounce, Gearoid Farrelly and Karl Spain.