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Joe Rooney is a stand up comedian best known for his role as Father Damo in the Channel Four series Father Ted. He has also acted and written for the RTE series Killinascully, Red Rock (TV3), Roy (BBC), the feature film South and on the stage in The Shawshank Redemption (Edinburgh Fringe) and The Chastitute (Gaiety Theatre). As a stand up he has performed in cities worldwide including Shanghai, Moscow, Dubai, Chicago, Toronto, Barcelona and Bangkok.

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Episode 121 – Julie Jay

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On this episode of PODAROONEY Joe Rooney chats to Julie Jay. Julie Jay is a comedian who has been taking the Irish comedy scene by storm, supporting the likes of Neil Delamere, Alison Spittle, Des Bishop, Flo and Joan and most recently…
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Episode 120 – FiCat

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On the latest episode of PODAROONEY Joe chats to FiCat. Hailing from her native Dublin, FiCat's musical creativity has taken her on an amazing journey. Recording in Nashville in 2011 allowed her to showcase her ability to infuse…
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Episode 119 – Mark Maier

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Joining Joe on the latest PODAROONEY is Mark Maier. Talented award-winning writer and stand-up, Maier, is an established and highly sought after performer on both the national and international comedy circuits. ? Mark Maier has…
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Episode 118 – Mike Gunn

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On this week's episode of PODAROONEY, Joe chats to Mike Gunn. Mike Gunn (born 1964) is a British stand-up comedian, presenter, actor, writer, and voiceover artiste. He is most notable for his performance on Michael McIntyre's Comedy…
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Episode 117 – Jo Caulfield

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This week on PODAROONEY, Joe chats to the fantastic Jo Caulfield. In 2010, Jo Caulfield was nominated as 'Funniest Woman 2010' (LAFTA Awards). She has previously been nominated as 'Best Female Comedian 2002' (Chortle Awards), 'Best…
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Episode 116 – Ellen O’Reilly

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On this week's PODAROONEY, Joe chats to Ellen O'Reilly. Since the day she switched from guitar to bass aged 17, Ellen O’Reilly has been one of the busiest bassists around. Combined with a powerful lead vocal, this has made her a go-to…
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Episode 115 – Owen Colgan

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This week on PODAROONEY Joe chats to Owen Colgan. Owen Colgan, Irish cult comedy hero is best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell from Hardy Bucks. Hardy Bucks has seen Owen star in 4 hit seasons aired on Ireland's national broadcaster RTE…
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Episode 114 – Al Foran

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On the latest PODAROONEY, Joe chats with Al Foran. With a Facebook following of over 310,000, regular appearances on RTEs funny Friday, various TV & Radio appearances and his contributions to JOE.IE, Uni-Lad & LadBible videos…
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Episode 113 – Francis Cronin

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In 2005 Francis Cronin served with the United Nations on the UNMIL peace enforcing mission in Liberia and on his return began an Irish Army cadetship as part of the 82nd Cadet class and received a presidential commission in 2007 'Winning…
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Episode 112 – Matthew Dunehoo

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Joining Joe on the latest PODAROONEY is Matthew Dunehoo. Matthew is an actor and director, known for No Margrettes (2015), The Vetting (2017) and Wretch (2019). As creator and leader of the band Doris Henson, Matthew Dunehoo shaped one…