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Interview with Brendan Tierney about the So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival
The So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival promises 6 days of Laughs across venues around the town and county. There is something for all ages with nightly stand up gigs, a family comedy magic show, comedy quiz, the Ha Ha Hawk’s Well award night for new talent, an Art Exhibition + more!
The 'So Funny' Sligo Comedy Festival returns for its 5th year! Running from Feb 10-15th, there are bundle of gigs across the town and county!
Over 20 Acts, 10+ shows, 7 Venues, 6 Days 7 Nights…….
The 'So Funny Sligo Comedy Festival' is back and kicks off on Monday Feb 10th at The Dunes Bar in Strandhill.
With headliners such as Karl Spain, David McSavage, Shane Daniel Byrne, Aideen McQueen, Martin Angolo, The Kendy & Raybo Podcast, Eddie Mullarkey and more, it promises to bring lots of laughs! Watch out also for the many support slots filled by Sligo’s finest fresh new talent from the Sligo Comedy Club.
There will be gigs in Strandhill, Grange and Sligo Town. Some nightly gig highlights to note are Karl Spain’s “World Tour of Sligo” over 3 nights, The Craic Den Comedy Club from Dublin coming down on tour for 2 nights in the The Garavogue Bar, Local Podcast fan favourites “Kendy & Raybo” have their live podcast with guests including MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Mayo Podcaster Alan Clarke in the Hawk’s Well and the man who was the highlight of last years festival for many, Eddie Mullarkey, will appear across a number of gigs, including a solo show in Lillies Bar on the Thursday.
Festival Organiser, Brendan Tierney said "5 years is a great landmark to get to. It is extremely difficult running events early in the year so I am hoping the people of Sligo get those tickets early so I reduce the pre festival stress! As always, I'm delighted to have a diverse range of gigs in multiple venues. More gigs mean more workload, and with minimal funding, it is a tricky balancing act to make it work. The festival supports so many acts, venues, staff, crew and local businesses, so any support is greatly appreciated. Even for people to share events on social media or Whatsapp groups etc is a massive help when you have a tiny budget. As well as the nightly comedy gigs, we have a family magic show on Saturday afternoon with Colm Dawson in the Hawk’s Well and even a comedy Quiz at The Belfry Bar on the Wednesday".
After its debut in 2024, the ‘Ha Ha’ Hawk’s Well Comedy Award returns, bigger and better than last year. Last year's event showcased 8 fresh Irish comedy talents battling it out for the biggest prize in Irish Comedy of €1000 + the stunning trophy. “This year, we have added 5 heats around the country in Sligo, Dublin, Cork, Galway and Derry. The 5 winners will each get a slot on the night and our final place will be drawn from our online entries”, said Brendan. “Terry Markey has been doing a huge amount of work to bring this award around the country and last year's winner, Shannon Basso Gaule will return to perform on the night also” , said Brendan.
The festival is only weeks away so be sure to get your tickets from the Hawk’s Well Theatre Box Office (in person) or online at www.sofunnysligo.com .
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