Athenry MAD Festival Comedy Night with Ed Sammon
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Ed Sammon
Offaly native Edwin Sammon has established himself as one of the most popular comedians in the country over the last few years, his unpredictable and crowd pleasing style saw him win the "Tedfest Golden Toilet Duck" award in 2011. This led to him supporting the likes of Jason Byrne, Phil Jupitus and Ardal O’Hanlon while performing at major festivals and comedy clubs across Ireland and the U.K. On television he has starred in "Bridget & Eamon" and "Republic Of Telly". On stage he has toured the international festival circuit with "Dreamgun" as well as playing the lead in several theatrical farces including Galway Fringe Festival hit "Couples Counselling". Most recently he charmed the nation on First Dates Ireland and currently hosts his own very popular podcast, "The Sammon Of Knowledge".
Support Kat Feeney,
Kate’s comedy explores human nature, and how completely irrational— but ultimately gas— we all are. She was a Semi-Finalist in the Funny Women Competition 2019 and 2020; and has performed stand-up all around, including at: The International, Comedy Gold, Electric Picnic, Cherry Comedy and K-Fest.