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Irish Examiner
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tommy Tiernan review: Wild yarns, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes at the Marquee
I spotted Tommy Tiernan today strolling down Cork's South Mall, dry cleaning slung over his shoulder like a man heading into battle — or at least into a hotel room. It was the kind of scene you only get in Cork: One of Ireland's most recognisable comedians, casually navigating pre-gig errands in the middle of town, shirt in bag, hat on head, and intense frown intact. He stopped to do a couple of selfies outside The Imperial, though. A sound man. That offbeat energy is exactly what fans got on Friday night as Tiernan brings his Tommedian tour to Live at the Marquee, a space he knows well. The audience are of a certain vintage, and all straining at the bit (and our belts). There's a delay with kick-off, thanks to the time it takes to get everyone's phone imprisoned in Yondr pouches, so it's close to 9pm by the time he saunters onstage. Tommy Tiernan on stage at Live at the Marquee in Cork on Friday night. Picture: Chani Anderson But his connection with Cork is long-standing and he's quickly forgiven. He's been gigging here since his early days, playing City Limits in the late '90s, and has always spoken fondly of the city's appetite for comedy that's both fearless and a little feral. Now a household name, Tiernan's career has spanned stand-up, acting, and of course the surprise knack he's shown for talk show hosting. He's known to international audiences as Gerry from Derry Girls and to Irish fans as the unpredictable host of 'The Tommy Tiernan show', RTÉ's cult hit where even he doesn't know who the guests will be. Makes perfect sense when you think about it. He's also fresh from a run at the Abbey Theatre, where he starred in Kevin Barry's acclaimed new play The Cave, cementing his reputation as a performer of real range. Tiernan's tour has been described as 'theatrical, poetical, and slightly unhinged' — that plays out tonight in the tent. Gaza, Jackie Kennedy, the importance of drink and drugs, singalongs — it's a mix of wild anecdotes, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes. And the Bob-Dylan-meets-Shane-MacGowan bit was bloody brilliant. Kyla Cobbler, who came to many people's attention after her fearless appearance on 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' in April, opened for the comic at Live at the Marquee. File picture Opening tonight's show is another performer with a strong Cork connection — Kyla Cobbler, the dishevelled comic whose fearless appearance on 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' in April catapulted her into the national spotlight. Kyla first gained attention through viral Instagram reels before stepping on stage for her first open mic in May 2021. Her performance tonight was confident, with poor Dennis from Bishopstown an unwillingly patsy. One of Tiernan's most talked-about moments in recent years was his infamous interview with Roy Keane, where he pressed the famously guarded (and gorgeous) footballer in a way few dare. It was 'part sermon, part common sense, part emotional exorcism — and all unmistakably Tommy Tiernan' at Live at the Marquee in Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson That encounter was awkward, cringey, but ultimately revealing with some pure comedy moments, it was a back-and-forth that only Tiernan could have. Fittingly, the Mayfield man himself is set to appear on the same Marquee stage for a live 'In Conversation' event with Roddy Doyle on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week. Tonight, though, it's Tiernan's turn to command the tent. If his dry-cleaned shirt is anything to go by, he's came prepared. Part sermon, part common sense, part emotional exorcism — and all unmistakably Tommy. • Next up at Live At The Marquee, Tommy Tiernan's Tommedian show again on Saturday night, followed by An Evening with Roy Keane In Conversation with Roddy Doyle on July 7,8, and 9. Out and about at Live at the Marquee Jennifer O'Brien, Jean O'Driscoll, Tommy Slavantunovic, Chris O'Keefe, and Killian O'Keefe arriving at Live at the Marquee earlier on Friday evening for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Darren Lynch, Catherine Vaughan, and Emma Vaughan at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Mike Sheehan, Niamh Curran, and Ava Fitzgerald arriving at Live at the Marquee ahead of Tommy Tiernan's comedy act. Picture: Chani Anderson Naomi Hourihane, Luke Keogh, Owen Keogh, and Shane Hourihane were at Live at the Marquee in Cork to see Tommy Tiernan. Picture: Chani Anderson Mark Vaughan, Michael O'Grady, and Sylvia Ribeiro at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Tommy Tiernan brought his Tommedian show to Live at the Marquee in Cork on Friday night. Picture: Chani Anderson Paul and Ben Keohane at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Geraldine McCarthy and Pat Morrissey from Passage West at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Shona Murphy, Amira Sadick, and Nivene Sadick at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Sarah Fitzgibbon, Georgia Squillacciotti, Ellen Chambers, and Derek Chambers at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Jessica Walsh and Amy Burke at Live at the Marquee on Friday evening for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
When Tommy Tiernan when Paul Giamatti - their epic chat revisited
Now that the ninth (!) season of The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One is done and dusted, let's revisit one of last season's highlights - Tommy's chat with actor Paul Giamatti. Watch the interview in full above. For the unitiated, Giamatti is an Academy Award-nominated actor known for his acclaimed performances in films such as Sideways, Cinderella Man, and The Leftovers, as well as his starring roles in the hit TV series Billions and the Black Mirror episode Eulogy. Once Tommy gets over his shock at Giamatti's arrival, the duo settle into a fascinating and utterly frank chat about the art of acting and negotiating life's ups and downs. It's classic Tommy Tiernan Show. It's a buddy movie comedy waiting to happen...
Sunday World
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Tommy Tiernan says he'd be ‘great on Liveline' but may not be able to be President as well
The presenter emerged as a popular presidential candidate in a Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll earlier this year Comedian Tommy Tiernan has addressed speculation that he could be the potential successor for both President, Michael D Higgins, and Joe Duffy in his coveted Liveline slot. The presenter, who emerged as a popular presidential candidate in a Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll earlier this year, said he has 'never even considered' a bid for the Áras. And while The Tommy Tiernan Show lets him show off his 'natural' curiosity that means he'd 'be great on Liveline', he said: 'I'd find it very hard to fit that and the presidency in'. Tommy Tiernan News in 90 Seconds - May 17th Speaking to RTÉ's Brendan O'Connor, Tiernan said: 'On the chat show, it's very easy for me to keep asking questions because I am curious about people. "It's very easy for me to have long conversations with people I meet at the street and not to think that my curiosity is nosiness - it probably kind of is – but (to) be naturally curious. You know, I'd be great on Liveline.' Asked whether he would take over as host after Duffy steps down at the end of June, he said: 'No, I couldn't. I'd find it very hard to fit that and the presidency in.' On whether he has ruled out a bid for the Áras, the comedian said he has 'never even considered it'. "I'm too young,' he said, adding that President Michael D Higgins to 'far too intelligent' to see Tiernan as a potential successor. 'He's a gifted man and my feeling is that we're all aware of his morality, his fearlessness in the stands that he has taken, his gift as an orator and his integrity,' he said. 'We've had 14 years of the most magnificent presidency, a president that we have been proud of and it's not for us to imagine how the next presidency will happen.' He said it will be 'important to seriously and respectfully acknowledge the brilliance of his presidency and to say thank you. I don't know who the runners and riders are for the next one, but we will need to take a moment to genuinely thank Michael D Higgins for 14 years of inspiring presidency'. When O'Connor asked whether it was 'not the time' for Tiernan to make a bid, he joked: 'Not with Liveline and the play and all that.' The comedian will appear on stage at the Abbey Theatre from next month in The Cave, a new play by Kevin Barry.
Irish Independent
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tommy Tiernan says he'd be ‘great on Liveline' but may not be able to balance it with the presidency
The presenter, who emerged as a popular presidential candidate in a Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll earlier this year, said he has 'never even considered' a bid for the Áras. And while The Tommy Tiernan Show lets him show off his 'natural' curiosity that means he'd 'be great on Liveline', he said: 'I'd find it very hard to fit that and the presidency in'. Speaking to RTÉ's Brendan O'Connor, Tiernan said: 'On the chat show, it's very easy for me to keep asking questions because I am curious about people. "It's very easy for me to have long conversations with people I meet at the street and not to think that my curiosity is nosiness - it probably kind of is – but (to) be naturally curious. You know, I'd be great on Liveline.' Asked whether he would take over as host after Duffy steps down at the end of June, he said: 'No, I couldn't. I'd find it very hard to fit that and the presidency in.' On whether he has ruled out a bid for the Áras, the comedian said he has 'never even considered it'. "I'm too young,' he said, adding that President Michael D Higgins to 'far too intelligent' to see Tiernan as a potential successor. 'He's a gifted man and my feeling is that we're all aware of his morality, his fearlessness in the stands that he has taken, his gift as an orator and his integrity,' he said. 'We've had 14 years of the most magnificent presidency, a president that we have been proud of and it's not for us to imagine how the next presidency will happen.' He said it will be 'important to seriously and respectfully acknowledge the brilliance of his presidency and to say thank you. I don't know who the runners and riders are for the next one, but we will need to take a moment to genuinely thank Michael D Higgins for 14 years of inspiring presidency'. When O'Connor asked whether it was 'not the time' for Tiernan to make a bid, he joked: 'Not with Liveline and the play and all that.'
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paddy McGuinness admits he feels like the 'odd one out' in family home
Paddy McGuinness has revealed he sometimes feels like the 'odd one out' at the home he shares with ex-wife, Christine McGuinness, their three children and their cat Paddy McGuinness has confessed to feeling like the odd one out at his family home. The comedian, 51, revealed his feelings to being the only one in the home to not have autism - his ex-wife Christine McGuinness and their three kids have all been diagnosed with the condition. Paddy and Christine share twins, Leo and Penelope, 12, along with nine-year-old, daughter, Felicity. The couple divorced last years after 11 years after announcing their shock split in 2022. However, the family of five still all live under the same roof. And Paddy has admitted their diagnosis leaves him feeling him like the odd one out - joking he thinks the family cat is also on the spectrum. Speaking on The Tommy Tiernan Show, the former Take Me Out host was asking if he thought it was strange to have three children who have autism. He responded: "No, not now. Every child with autism is different. I think for me – strange isn't the right word." He added: "As a bloke when you're younger, you think about the future and you think about one day getting married and having kids, and you go right, I'll go to football with my son, I'll take my daughter horse riding – all the stereotypical things – when that doesn't happen, that's where it's like, hang on, this isn't what I thought parenthood was, so for me, it was that." He also opened up on moments that have been a struggle before candidly confessing: "'You learn as you go along – what will trigger someone and what won't trigger someone." Paddy admitted it took him "a good couple of years of figuring all that out". He said how as a parent you want life to be as "easy as possible" for your kids, but said it isn't always like that. He went on: "For instance, my little son now, he can go in a bathroom now, and if someone puts a hand dryer on, it's not a problem. I don't think it's his favourite thing of all, but he wouldn't bat an eyelid, so it's about working through those things. "So for me it's just dealing with what I thought being a dad would be, to what my version of being a dad is." He added he is always worrying about not being around for his kids, saying people with autism have a "vulnerability there". He also said there's "a lot of wrong'uns in the world," which makes him worry more. "If you just think about anyone doing anything to your child, it's enough to make your blood boil anyhow," he said. "But when someone does something because they are so lovely and pure and innocent, so those are the worries, but you just can't live your life like that." Paddy also recently confessed his love for former Top Gear co-star Freddie Flintoff as the ex sports star recovers from his injuries. The former Top Gear star said he might find it 'triggering' to see him in person but said he still messages his former co-host and was looking forward to watching Freddie's documentary 'Flintoff', which included detail of the former cricketer's near-fatal crash in December 2022.
