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The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Irish comedian Shane Daniel Byrne on Late Late Show nightmare, Tommy Tiernan's approval and how yes vote saved his life
SHANE Daniel Byrne has become one of Ireland's leading comedians at breakneck speed, but it hasn't all been smooth sailing. The funny lad, best known as one third of the hit podcast Young Hot Guys, recently embarked on a sold out tour of the UK and Ireland - and his next stop is the comedy event of the year. Advertisement 2 Shane Daniel Byrne will be performing at this year's Paddy Power Festival 2 Shane is a co-host on the hit podcast Young Hot Guys Shane and fellow comics, Tony Cantwell and Killian Sundermann, will take to the stage at this year's Festival for a live show of their laugh-out-loud podcast. Taking place in the Iveagh Gardens from July 24 to 27, the world-class comedy festival has over 90 acts that you won't want to miss. Shane told The Irish Sun: "For the Irish comedians, it's kind of our Christmas do. It's kind of one of our favourite weekends . "It's a bit of a day out, rather than going to the comedy clubs that might be around the cities or the towns. Advertisement READ MORE IN TV "Even if you go and you know one person on the bill , then you'll find you meet the others. So it's a nice way for the audience to get to know new comedians." Included on the star-studded line-up are some of Ireland's most beloved stand-up acts, such as Jason Byrne. Tiernan, who is regarded as one of the greats in the comedy world, really does have a hold on his fellow comedians. Shane admitted: "You'd be nervous as well, because you find yourself doing a set in front of Tommy Tiernan or whoever, and you're like, oh God. Advertisement Most read in News TV "I did the festival with him before, a few years ago, and he stands in this spot, the audience can't see him, but he can see you. "Like there's 900 people in there and I'm more worried about what that one man is thinking. So does Daddy Tommy think I'm good?" 'If only everyone had as much joy in their lives' hail RTE viewers after Davy Russell's interview with Tommy Tiernan "He'll chat away to you in the green room at the time. So like, comedy is kind of nice like that. "It doesn't matter where you're at, everyone still feels the same thing. Y'all have those jitters just before." Advertisement Aside from his stellar stand-up sets, Byrne recently launched his own podcast with media brand Onic called Ireland Said Yes. Shane takes viewers on an emotional journey exploring the decade-long fight for same-sex marriage and the cultural shifts that made the historic 2015 referendum possible. 'SOLIDARITY FROM STRANGERS' The Irish actor recalled the sense of "relief" he experienced on the day the yes vote came through. He said: "I remember feeling very comforted because when you walk down the street and they were giving out 500,000 Yes badges, and you see somebody wearing one on their jacket or their shirt or whatever. Advertisement "So you just see this expression of solidarity from strangers, and it just kind of made you feel like, oh, I'm okay, people have my back." However, the Dubliner was quick to highlight the 38 percent of people who voted No. Shane added: "I mean, they say, 'Oh, it's a landslide'. For a referendum, yeah, that's a pretty good statistic. 62 per cent is pretty good. But it wasn't, there's still loads of people who said no." RED-FACED MOMENT The podcaster recently finished up his sold-out UK and Ireland tour titled Trouble Denim. Advertisement And although he's been receiving five-star reviews for his performance, it hasn't always been an easy ride. Looking back on his past gigs, Shane recalled a mortifying moment he experienced on Byrne recalled: "They do these audience warm-up things. It wasn't a normal Late Late Show. It was their New Year 's Eve and it was a pre-recorded special. "So the audience had been sitting there for two hours watching various bits already. And then your man said to me, 'We ran out of time for you at the beginning, do you want to go out now?' Advertisement "And I kind of felt like saying, 'No, that would be terrible'. And I think he thought I wanted to, so he sent me out. "I would have gone home. But I went out and the audience were sitting at tables at different sides of the room and nobody wanted to hear from me. "It was impossible. I got no laughs. I got no attention. it was just me talking into a giant studio microphone by myself - how awkward." You can catch Shane and 90 fantastic acts at this year's Paddy Power Comedy Festival in the Iveagh Gardens. Advertisement Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am from the official Paddy Power Comedy Festival website.
RTÉ News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Irish creators to follow on TikTok this Pride month
Every day, creators in Ireland are utilising their social media platforms to educate and entertain the masses, discussing historical events, cultural movements, and personal experiences. With Pride month in full swing, now is the perfect time to give the below creators a follow and support the LGBTQ+ community. Passionate about Ireland's history, heritage, culture and nature, Jane Casey is one of the leading creators contributing to #HistoryTok in Ireland. Her videos usually dig into the history of the historical ruins, monuments, and landmarks we walk by every day. For Pride month, though, she will also be sharing some fascinating insights into Ireland's LGBTQ+ community throughout history. This LGBTQ+ history walking tour team uses TikTok to promote their tours and relay facts and information about the city's queer and trans history to new audiences. They have videos documenting the life of Oscar Wilde, as well as explainers on the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. A GAA player from Tyrone, Penrose has used his platform on TikTok to discuss life as a gay athlete in Ireland. Initially, he was worried about acceptance, until he came out in 2022 and was embraced and included by his teammates. His videos detail his experience coming out and his day-to-day life as a gay man in Ireland. Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne recently hosted a podcast called Ireland Said Yes, a short series that examined the key early moments that shaped Ireland's path to achieving marriage equality. You can catch snippets from the series as well as Byrne's usual comedy content on his TikTok. Zoe and Dani are an engaged couple from Belfast and Dublin, respectively, who have been sharing their adventures online since 2021. As well as advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights, using their platform to raise awareness, the two track down the best things to eat, see, and do across the globe. Thiago Mulligan and Kiro Rodrigues run Dublin's first salon tailored specifically to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Queer Hawk serves as a safe space for people with diverse gender identities to hang out, build community, and have their hair, nails and eyebrows done.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘So proud to reflect on this defining moment' – New star-studded podcast examines marriage equality vote 10 years on
A COMEDIAN star and well-known guests are set to join forces for a brand-new "powerful" podcast to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality in Ireland. Shane Daniel Byrne is set to celebrate 10 years since Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage in a limited documentary podcast series with four episodes. 5 Shane Daniel Byrne is the host of the new podcast series Credit: supplied by Onic 5 The episodes air weekly from this Thursday, May 22, for the next four weeks Credit: supplied by Onic 5 The podcast is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality Credit: Alamy The comedian star is well-known for his podcast Hot Young Guys, co-hosted with Tony Cantwell and Killian Sunderman, which quickly became Ireland's number one comedy podcast in 2024. Now he is set to host a brand new podcast series that is dedicated to the ten-year anniversary of when Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise Featuring four powerful episodes, the host will take listeners on an emotional and joyful journey detailing Ireland's historic fight for same-sex marriage and Produced by Onic, the new series will also include his personal reflections and standup live from his sold-out gig at Vicar Street in READ MORE ON LGBT During the podcast, Shane will explore the cultural shifts that eventually made the 2015 referendum possible, where 62 per cent of the Irish electorate voted in favour of supporting same-sex marriage. Almost 30 special guests and unsung heroes of the Yes Equality referendum campaign will appear on the show, including drag queen Well-known RTE and entertainment stars such as Each episode brings together voices from Most read in Celebrity On the launch of the new podcast series, Shane said: "Ireland Said Yes is more than just discussing a referendum — it's about celebrating the decades of LGBT activism decades before, alongside the personal stories from people across the country that helped change how Ireland sees itself. "I'm so proud to reflect on this defining moment and can't wait for people to hear it." 'POWERFUL REMINDER' Sasha Hamrogue, the Head of Digital at Onic, said: "This wonderful new series from Onic Originals captures the courage, resilience, and love that drove the fight for equality in Ireland. "It's a powerful reminder of the progress we've made — and the work still to be done." The comedian star has been teasing fans on Posting the trailer on Instagram, he said: "IRELAND SAID YES episode 1 drops TOMORROW. 'DIFFERENT PROJECT' "A very different 'project' for me and I'm really excited of the work we've done trying to tell the bigger picture of how Ireland Said Yes. "I interviewed a lot of people over the last 6 months and between myself and series producer @ and the team at @ We have 4 lovely episodes about The Marriage Equality Referendum in 2015." The four episodes will air every Thursday for the next four weeks, followed by bonus episodes with interview highlights curated by the host. The first episode is available to stream now on 5 Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage Credit: Alamy 5 Brendan Courtney is one of the many special guests to appear on the new podcast series Credit: supplied by Onic
