Bernard O'Shea
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Bernard O'Shea is an Irish
comedian
.
O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland, the Abbey Theatre
. He won the Harp Newcomer Comedy Award in 2000 and performed in the BBC Newcomer Awards the same year. He was chosen to perform in The Montreal Just for Laughs
comedy festival in 2005 and also The Kilkenny Cats Laughs festival in 2005 and 2006. He wrote TJ and TJ sketches on Today FM
. His Edinburgh debut "Do not adjust your mind reality is a fault" received a five star review from The Scotsman. He has previously co-hosted the Breakfast with Bernard and Keith show on the Irish radio station I105-107FM
but on the 25/06/2011 he announced he would be leaving.
O'Shea appears in the music video for "Orange
" by David O'Doherty
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
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O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland, the Abbey Theatre
Abbey Theatre
The Abbey Theatre , also known as the National Theatre of Ireland , is a theatre located in Dublin, Ireland. The Abbey first opened its doors to the public on 27 December 1904. Despite losing its original building to a fire in 1951, it has remained active to the present day...
. He won the Harp Newcomer Comedy Award in 2000 and performed in the BBC Newcomer Awards the same year. He was chosen to perform in The Montreal Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1983. It is the largest international comedy festival in the world.- Information :...
comedy festival in 2005 and also The Kilkenny Cats Laughs festival in 2005 and 2006. He wrote TJ and TJ sketches on Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
. His Edinburgh debut "Do not adjust your mind reality is a fault" received a five star review from The Scotsman. He has previously co-hosted the Breakfast with Bernard and Keith show on the Irish radio station I105-107FM
I105-107FM
i105-107FM is a regional radio station in Ireland that broadcasts to the north east and midlands of the country. The station is one of four regional youth orientated stations that were licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to challenge the current monopoly in the 15 to 34 age bracket by...
but on the 25/06/2011 he announced he would be leaving.
O'Shea appears in the music video for "Orange
Orange (song)
"Orange" is a song performed by Irish comedian David O'Doherty. It was released on CD in February 2007 as part of his attempts to have a "Minor" hit single, preferably at #27 in the charts...
" by David O'Doherty
David O'Doherty
David Nicholas O'Doherty is a Perrier Award winning Irish stand-up comedian, author, musician, actor and playwright. His stand-up has won two awards at the Edinburgh Fringe, Best Newcomer first of all and the if.comedy award in 2008 for his show Let's Comedy. He has been nominated twice more for...
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Television credits
- The Liffey Laugh (RTÉ)
- Naked CameraNaked CameraNaked Camera is an Irish hidden camera comedy television show which began airing on RTÉ Two in 2005. It is set and filmed in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in Dublin. Its concept is similar to that of the UK show Trigger Happy TV but can be seen as a descendent of the candid camera elements in...
(RTÉ) - Just for LaughsJust for LaughsJust for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1983. It is the largest international comedy festival in the world.- Information :...
- The World Stands Up (Paramount)
- Newcomer Awards (BBC)
- The CafeThe Cafe (chat show)The Cafe was an Irish chat programme aimed at youthful persons. It was broadcast on RTÉ Two as part of the TTV strand each Friday evening at 19:00, having switched from its previous location in the Thursday scheduling from 7 November 2008....
(RTÉ) - Touching People (RTÉ)
- The Byrne Ultimatium (RTÉ)
- Republic of TellyRepublic of TellyRepublic of Telly is a comedy TV review and magazine programme on Irish public broadcaster, RTÉ Two. Presented by comedian Dermot Whelan. The show takes a satirical look at television, mocking various Irish and British TV channels, including sketches and special guests making an appearance from...
(RTÉ) - The Panel (RTÉ)