Daily Archives: December 27, 2010

Now That’s What You Called News 2010 #ntwycn10

  By Peter | December 27, 2010 - 7:22 pm | TV
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Interview with #ntwycn10 Producer Pat O’Mahony Presented by Craig Doyle, Now That’s What You Called News 2010 is a revealing overview of what news we as a nation searched for online throughout 2010 in the privacy of our own homes, on our own laptops, on our own smartphones. The news we search for online is very different from the news we consume on TV and radio and in newspapers and magazines. Not only do we want to know about different things, but we also want to know a whole variety of other stuff about the stories the traditional media deem important. Featuring an entertaining and interesting mix of both the serious and the less so, it explores the big internet stories of the year, be they about celebrity, politics, sport, business, health, natural disasters, entertainment or whatever. These stories vary from a billion-plus viewed YouTube clip to multi-billion Euro bailouts, … There’s more →

Still Not Stirring ? Real Irish Comedy On RTE

  By Peter | December 27, 2010 - 1:12 pm | Comedy
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I was supposed to do this yesterday or the day before but….. the sprouts got in the way. Anyhows….. filmed in the Sugar Club in Dublin, made by irish company Blueprint Pictures and featuring 3 of Irelands finest comedians. Here’s what RTE say…. Up Close and Personal offers an intimate evening’s entertainment with some of Ireland’s most popular and original comic talent. This three-part series was recorded earlier this month in front of a specially invited audience including Peter Donegan in Dublin’s Sugar Club. The series showcases a wide range of Irish comedy styles and attitudes and features the Mistress of Mirth - Deirdre O’Kane, the Master of Mayhem - Jason Byrne and the Don Of Deadpan - Jimeoin. RTE give more details here. And the programmes go live at the following times Deirdre O’Kane: RTÉ Two, Sunday 26 December 2010, 10.00pm Jimeoin: RTÉ Two, Monday 27 December 2010, 9.00pm … There’s more →

Eric Lalor, Willie White & Damien Clarke @ The Blue Bar. Tonight.

  By Peter | December 27, 2010 - 12:46 pm | Comedy, Gigs
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The snow has thawed you just had two days of sprouts and it’s looking like the Mother in law has kept a portion of you favourite giant sized peas just for when you call over tonight….? You need an excuse. The beautiful sea side town of skerries Blue Bar tonight hosts their “Comedy Club Night”. Its in The Blue Room doors open @ 8pm and tickets are €12. Thats pretty good value with 3 comedians on the Bill. How to get to the blue bar skerries Blue Bar is situated on the picturesque harbour in Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland and with the only west facing harbour on the east coast of Ireland enjoys fabulous sunset views from the patio deck. On Saturdays we go late night with a real party atmosphere in the Blue room with live DJ. Opening hours - Bar: (12:30 - Close) Food: (12:30- 9.30pm) A taster of … There’s more →