Daily Archives: December 13, 2009

X Blather, With Ronan and Sweary … THE FINAL!

  By Lisa McInerney | December 13, 2009 - 10:22 pm | The Culch, TV
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… and you’ve got to say THE FINAL like X Factor’s continuity announcer bloke, or it’s just not funny. Yes, with the final all finalised, it’s time for Ronan and Sweary to look back fondly on what was a stellar astounding ‘nother year. But how was it for you, readers? Let’s divide it into bite-sized chunks so as to make it easy for you to organise your opinions! Y’know what? It’s time … for us ALL … TO FACE … THE MUSIC! Best Contestant! Ronan: Favourite contestant is really a no-contest when you think about it. It has to be Jedward. Who else could have given us those cheesy routines, the worst ever Queen cover, which was in no part a Queen cover, and the “Edward before you go, there’s something I want you to have” line … Sweary: “Oh, it’s beautiful!” In other words, totally agree. They made this … There’s more →

Guest Post: A Letter to Santa

  By davetheminogue | December 13, 2009 - 5:55 pm | Comedy, The Culch
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Today, we have a guest post from Dave Minogue who wants to share his letter to Santa with all the Culchies. - Darren Dear Santa, Hey it’s me, DAVE MINOGUE!!!! How’ve you been bud?! I tried adding you on Facebook but i dont think you added me back. Maybe you dont use it that often. But we’re still cool, right? I didnt exactly get what i wanted for Christmas last year and to be fair i was a little bitter about it. I’m totes over it now though. Sorry i haven’t wrote to you all year and i dont blame you for thinking that i only ever write when i want something…it’s not true. Not even nearly. I’m just always really busy from January to November. Look, i need a favour. I’ve tried asking God, but as an agnostic and a general ass hole, i dont think he takes me … There’s more →

Get into the Christmas spirit with the free Glória concerts in Dublin this week

  By darraghdoyle | December 13, 2009 - 2:06 pm | Events, The Culch
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It was one of my favourite Christmas events of last year and tomorrow I’ll be queuing outside St Anne’s Church on Dawson St for free tickets to the Glória annual Christmas Concert, on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 December. Glória, founded in October 1995, is Ireland’s lesbian and gay choir, established “to provide a safe and comfortable space for gays and lesbians to meet and sing together and to promote a positive image of gay and lesbian life in Ireland.” An ad placed in Gay Community News invited singers interested in forming a choir. About 25 people came along on that first night – some of whom still sing with the choir – and today the choir has a singing membership of 44. The choir’s repertoire is wide ranging from musicals to madrigals and classical to camp. The songs are chosen sometimes to surprise, sometimes to challenge, but always to … There’s more →

A Sexy Christmas party? With Dead Cat Bounce? You having a laugh?

  By darraghdoyle | December 13, 2009 - 1:12 pm | Comedy, The Culch
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The above photos is used, for some bizarre reason, to highlight on Facebook the Sexy Christmas Party that those talented lads over at Dead Cat Bounce are hosting in Dublin’s Sugar Club on Monday December 21. They’ve got a great line-up, including the International‘s comedy mish-mash superstars Andrew Stanley and Fred Cooke, as well as Jarlath Regan, Eleanor Tiernan, Reuben, John Colleary, Colum McDonnell, Foil Arms & Hog and some very special guests, they say. Doors are at 8pm, and the party will go late with DJ sets from the comedians and Dead Cat Bounce’s brand new covers set. They’re saying that sexy Christmas themed costumes are strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. Tickets are just €8 and will soon be available on the Dead Cat Bounce website or else €10 on the door. Advance booking is advised – it’s going to be a busy one. You can follow Dead Cat … There’s more →

Let’s David O’Doherty - his new CD recorded live at Whelan’s is out now.

  By darraghdoyle | December 13, 2009 - 12:58 pm | Comedy, The Culch
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Regular readers with great memories may remember Niamho writing about David O’ Doherty‘s live gig in Whelan’s of Wexford St, Dublin last August to record his new album. A couple of us went - supporting live comedy, don’t ya know - and it was indeed, what it promised to be - a funny, fast and frenetic couple of hours in the company of DOD, his keyboards, his many batteries and his rambling, manic, sometimes dangerous mind.