Gearóid Farrelly’s comedy career got off to a flying start in 2008, when in the space of a few short weeks he was a finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition at the Edinburgh Festival and winner of Bulmers Nuthin Butt Funny Newcomer competition at the Bulmers festival in Dublin. He is now fast on his way to becoming a household name.
A polished live performer, he is a regular at Irish festivals (including Cat Laughs, the Vodafone Comedy Festival, Bulmers, Electric Picnic, Halloween Howls, Galway Comedy Festival) and is a regular touring support to some of the country’s top names. His stand-up appearances for television include Stand & Deliver, Tonight With Craig Doyle and as a guest of Ardal O’Hanlon for Dave’s One Night Stand.
On TV Gearóid is probably best known for playing the conjoined-twin of PJ Gallagher in Meet Your Neighbours. He also appeared on The Panel and has notched up numerous other appearances.
On radio he had a weekly comedy slot for two years as part of Breakfast with Bernard and Keith on iRadio. He has also filled in as guest host for that station and on 98FM. Gearóid recently provided an alternative Royal Wedding commentary on 2FM.
In addition to writing material for Meet Your Neighbours, Gearóid has also contributed to numerous shows and pilots for TV and Radio.
Gearoid has performed at a number of corporate events for clients and charities including ESB, Zurich, Mars Foods, Down Syndrome Ireland and Distilled Media Group.
Reviews
“Intelligent, reflective comedy”
The Irish Times
“Nifty wit, deliciously cruel material delivered with cheeky glee … guiltily enjoyable”
Chortle
“Next Big Thing”
Irish Independent
TV
Meet Your Neighbours (2011) – RTE1 – Writer/Perfomer
The Apprentice: You’re Fired (2011) – TV3 – Panellist
Daves One Night Stand (2011) – Dave – Standup Slot\Backstage Interviews for Dave Podcast
Stand and Deliver (2011) – RTE 2 – Standup Slot
The Panel (2010) – RTE 1 – Recurring Panellist
Ireland’s Top 30 TV Moments (2010) – TV3 – Onscreen Contributor
Maeve Higgins’ Fancy Vittles (2009) – RTE2 – Various Sketches
The Savage Eye (2009) – RTE2 – Various Sketches
An Audience with Katherine Lynch (2008)- RTE2 – Additional Material
Radio
Great Unanswered Questions (BBC) – Guest/Panelist
Breakfast with Bernard & Keith (i105-107fm) – Weekly Contributor (2yrs)/Guest co-Host
Breakfast with Dermot & Dave (98fm) – Guest co-Host
The Ray D’arcy Show (Today FM) – Guest
The Strawberry Alarm Clock (FM104) – Guest
The Colm Hayes Show (2FM) – Commentary on Royal Wedding of William & Kate
Visit Gearoid’s website www.gearoidfarrelly.com or Twitter page www.twitter.com/gearoidfarrelly for more