I'm gonna co-host Tony Fenton's Radio show tomorrow at 14.30 Dublin time. listen live on http://www.todayfm.com/

Spread the word....
The Shillelagh Bangers will feature on this Sunday's (16th Nov)
Nollaig No. 1 on TG4 at 830pm, with a repeat on the following Wednesday.
Not to be missed. The greatest Gaelpunk band in the world, playing
'Póg Mo Thóin', the theme music / climax song from Paddywhackery!!!!!

Press Release Press Release Press Release
Paddy Courtney out on temporary release:

Comedian Paddy Courtney will return to Vicar Street on November 22nd 2008. Paddy is currently serving time but will be released for his second gig at the Thomas Street venue.
To view his prison diary click here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTHEP...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uzO8...

After the sell out success of his debut show in Vicar Street last April, Paddy has performed to rave reviews at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival, the Carlsberg Comedy Carnival and The Electric Picnic.

He has also been shooting a new television show for TG4. For the show ‘Faoi Lán Cheoil’ Paddy spent 8 months learning to play the bódhran along with the likes of Oscar winner Jeromy Irons who learned to play fiddle and Irish soccer international, Andy Reid, who was taught how to play the banjo. Paddy’s episode is due for transmission on Wed 19th November at 22.30. The final show will be broadcast on Christmas Eve 2008, where the musical students will perform a gala concert to a live audience.

Since leaving his job as an accountant for a record company some ten years ago, Paddy has been a busy man on stage and screen. Last year he wrote and played the lead roll in the six-part TG4 comedy drama 'Paddywhackery'. It also starred Hollywood legend Fionuala Flanagan as the ghost of Peig Sayers and Fr Ted’s own Frank Kelly. The show received three IFTA nominations including ‘best television script’ in February 2008. View a clip here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX401...

He is Ireland's most sought after MC and 'warm up act' for both T.V. and live gigs. Paddy has supported Keith Barry on all his Vicar St. shows to date, and he blew the audience away with his performances on Podge and Rodge's 'Desperate for Housewives' shows over 30 nights in Vicar St and the Marquee in Cork. He was also the warm up act on the following T.V. shows: 'The Podge & Rodge show', 'Who wants to be a Millionaire' and 'The Late Late Show'.

Press Quotes:

"Paddy Courtney is one of the most versatile and entertaining comics on the circuit. It's high velocity stuff; the material coming thick and fast, and with his natural performance skills, Courtney always guarantees a good show"
The Irish Times

'Refreshing, clever and very very funny'
The Star

"He eases the audience into laughter with an endearing mix of charm and sarcasm"
The Scotsman

"Original well-crafted material, he has a punchy delivery and a keen eye for the thing they call timing"
Sunday Times

Paddy Courtney Live @ Vicar St. November 22nd. Tickets are €23 on sale now through Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide.
Booking Line: 0818 719 390.