There’s something funny about Cork…
Today, Friday, and and tomorrow night, the Best of Cork Special will see three of Leeside’s finest comedians perform at City Limits on Coburg Street, plus a special guest yet to be revealed.
First on the bill is award winning northside funnyman Chris McShane. Originally from Armagh, Northern Ireland, McShane brings a unique perspective to his comedy, blending the wit and sarcasm of the north with the irreverence and boldness of the Corkonian spirit. In 2020, Chris faced a new challenge when he lost all his hair to alopecia during the Covid-19 lockdown. Instead of letting it get him down, McShane has turned the ordeal into material for his stand-up routine, delighting audiences with his sharp observations and self-deprecating humour. Winner of the 2024 Galway Toilet duck award, McShane has worked with renowned comedians such as Deirdre O'Kane, Joe Rooney, David McSavage, Fred Cooke, and Pat McDonnell.
Next up is Corkman Paul Crowley who has built a reputation as one of the best joke writers on the local circuit. A natural storyteller blessed with an easy going manner and a notably laconic delivery, Crowley’s hilarious experiences of trying to navigate life as modern dad in an absurd world are not to be missed.
Completing the confirmed line up is Kerry native Micheal (The Barman) Roche, a performer whose ability to take ownership of a given stage is second to none. Having grown up in rural Ireland, Roche has developed a slew of side-splitting and impressions of some of the colourful character he grew up around. Always funny, always relatable, Roche is a gifted storyteller with a knack for building suspense before delivering a devastating punchline. Roche has worked with some big names in the industry, including Bernard Casey, Terry Alderton, Steve Hughes, and Ireland’s all-time number one comedian, Tommy Tiernan, who describes the City Limits in Cork as one of his favourite places to gig in the world.
The Best of Cork Special runs tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday night with doors at 8pm both nights. Tickets cost €28 including booking fee.