Top Irish and international comedians will be soon descending on Clonmel as the Bulmers Comedy Festival at O'Keeffe's kicks off on November 20th-23rd. This promises to be an action packed comedy extravaganza showcasing the creme de la creme of world comedy.

Now in its second year the festival has increased to a four day event with the number of shows having doubled. O'Keeffe's are hosting over 30 comedians over 4 nights in 3 intimate rooms including Jason Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Adam Hills, Sean Hughes, Karl Spain, Brendon Burns, Dublin Comedy Improv.

The hottest tickets of Edinburgh Festival 2008 will also be at the festival this year including Best Nowcomer Award winner Sarah Millican and runner-up, Pippa Evans.

This is a unique comedy festival within Ireland not only for its strong line-up of comedians but also for the variety of new shows included in the line up this year that should prove to be both riotous and risque. Exciting new shows include After Dark and Dangerous, Comedy Swap with 2 shows, 2 crowds and 2 rooms, the Jason Byrne and Adam Hills Game Show and the All Star Finale with “the best of the festival“.

Other festival higlights will include Sean Hughes, the godfather of Irish comedy. The Late Late Festival Club will feature on Saturday night and promises a surprise or two with different comedians popping in and out - you won't know what to expect.  Saturday's After Dark and Dangerous show will deliver Brendon Burns, Eleanor Tiernan and Aussie host Adam Hills. 'This will be a bit unpredictable, where the comedians will say things that you might think but would never say!' said Mr. O'Keeffe.

Bulmers Original Cider has come on board this year to make the 2008 Bulmers Comedy Festival at O'Keeffe's now one of the most attractive comedy festivals in the country. According to Mr. Fergal O'Keeffe, proprietor of O'Keeffe's Clonmel, without Bulmers' support he would not be able to run a festival of such calibre this year.

Marcus Goodwin of Bulmers Ltd. said 'Bulmers is delighted to be sponsoring the Bulmers Comedy Festival at O'Keeffe's, a festival which has brought the crème de la crème of comedy to Clonmel over the last two years. We are very excited about the line up in this year's festival, a multitude of top class acts', said Mr. Goodwin.

The Bulmers Comedy Festival at O'Keeffes Clonmel runs from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd November. Tickets are available from www.clonmelcomedy.com, at the box office at Hearn's Hotel, Clonmel or by telephoning 052 21611. Be prepared for an action packed weekend - a limited number of weekend tickets will also be available.

O'Keeffe's are proud to announce the launch of Clonmel's first Comedy Festival which will run from the 22nd to the 24th of November. This promises to be a brilliant weekend with the cream of Ireland's comedy talent performing over three fun filled nights in November.

The O'Keeffe's Comedy festival promises to be action packed, fun filled weekend from start to finish with an All-Star cast including Neil Delamere, Maeve Higgins, David O'Doherty, Jason Byrne and the best of Ireland's upcoming comedy talent.

The O'Keeffe's Comedy Festival kicks off with a unique "double bill" of Maeve Higgins and David O'Doherty on Thursday, November 22nd . Maeve is best known from RTE's Naked camera and the Ray Darcy show but it's on the live stage where Maeve really excels. According to The Irish Times, "she is the brightest Irish comedic talent to emerge in the last few years. Well worth a look".

The double bill includes David O'Doherty who will be known to many from his recent RTE 2 show "The Adventures of David O'Doherty". Equipped with his trusty keyboard, David offers a unique blend of musical whimsy and a classic, comical take on modern day life. In 1999 he won the Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny', runner up in the BBC New Comedy Awards and received a nomination for Perrier Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2000. His most recent show 'David O'Doherty is my name' receiving a nomination for best show.

Neil is one of Ireland's most talented comedians and he is now bringing his "No Message" Tour to Clonmel on Friday, November 23rd to coincide with the launch of his new DVD. Neil first show at O'Keeffe's on Friday November 23rd has already sold out, so Neil has agreed to add another show at 10pm on Friday. There is limited availability for this show as it too is nearly sold out.

O'keeffe's are especially excited about the prospect of mad-cap comedian Jason Byrne and his long standing collaborator John Henderson playing their first show at O'Keeffe's on Saturday, November 24th. Jason's inspired, original brand of high-energy lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian presently like him on the stand-up circuit. His fast, free-wheeling style, fused with an array of offbeat props, make his act a helter-skelter of a show.

The final show "Young, Gifted and Green" is on Saturday, November 24th and promises to be a must see for all lovers of Irish comedy as it's the cream of Ireland's upcoming comedy talent. John Lynn, Jarlath Regan and Colm O'Regan will perform on the night and a guaranteed night of hilarity is promised. These three comedians are "ones to watch" in the new generation of sharp and exciting comedians emerging from Ireland.

The O'Keeffe's Comedy Festival Nov 22nd to 24th promises to be a wonderful weekend of mirth and mayhem so early booking is advisable. Tickets can be booked by credit card on 052 21611.

Thursday Nov 22nd 8.00pm - Maeve Higgins & David O'Doherty
Friday Nov 23rd 7.30pm - Neil Delamere
Friday Nov 23rd 10.00pm - Neil Delamere
Saturday Nov 24th 7.30pm - Jason Byrne
Saturday Nov 24th 10pm - "Young, Gifted and Green"