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Saoirse Ronan sent herself up in a gas sketch ahead of her Saturday Night Live hosting gig

She’s going to smash it.

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Nov 30th 2017, 4:11 PM

Meet Ruth Hunter, the 'human woman from Dublin' who is the next big thing in Irish comedy

We spoke to Hunter about So You Think You’re Funny, her new comedy club and how to cope as a feminist.

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Feb 18th 2017, 8:00 PM

We asked the Vodafone Comedy Festival booker about the number of female acts on its line-up

“I am constantly thinking about balance. Gender balance is important.”

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Jun 9th 2015, 8:43 PM

Celebs humiliating themselves in a brand new way... and 4 other weekend telly highlights

No matter what you’re up to this weekend, we’ve got some suggestions for you.

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Jan 24th 2014, 5:15 PM