Host: welcome Bernard O’Shea

Bernard O’Shea is one of Ireland’s best-known comedians, writers, and broadcasters.

He began his career writing and performing on Today FM, iRadio, and 2FM before making his television breakthrough on RTÉ’s The Republic of Telly. He went on to co-write and star in the hit sitcom Bridget & Eamon, and most recently appeared in Marty and Bernard’s Big Adventure.

A stand-up comedian since 2000, Bernard has performed at major international festivals including Montreal and Edinburgh, and has become a familiar face on Irish television through appearances on Dancing with the Stars, The Panel, and The Late Late Show.

He is the bestselling author of 'My Wife is Married to a Feckin’ Ejit' and 'Manopause', and writes a weekly column for the Irish Examiner. He is currently touring Ireland with his stand-up show Desperate House Husband.