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For more pictures, information, tour dates, video clips or to buy his audio CD “Freak of Nurture” or his new book “How To Break Bad News” please visit Jarlath’s personal website www.jigser.com

Jarlath Regan is the fastest rising star of Irish comedy. Within two years of quiting his day job Regan’s original brand of observational humour and twisted greeting cards have made him a firm favourite among comedy anoraks. The wave of support for his new age comedy has been growing in momentum for some time. Hot Press calls him “Brilliant. The best young talent in Dublin”, The Metro describes his performance as “side-splitting stuff…causing near hysteria in the room” and The Irish Times refers to him as “comic genius”. If you have not had the chance to see him yet, now is the time.

Jarlath first stood on stage in 2004 when he was selected as a finalist in the BBC and Channel 4 new comedy awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Although he failed to win the competitions that introduced the world to Tommy Tiernan, Dylan Moran and David O’Doherty he quickly became a hot ticket at the Fringe.. His debut solo Edinburgh show “Nobody Knows…Jarlath Regan” earned rave reviews from the Scottish press (“The wittiest, funniest lines you will ever see” Edinburgh Hairline) and was the subject of a documentary series on TV3. His 2008 show was a sell-out and earned him more stars than a milky way.

“Charming, clever and original…The best Irish comedian you’ve never heard of” The Dubliner Magazine

In 2006 / 2007 he supported Ardal O’Hanlon, Jason Byrne and David O’Doherty their tours of Ireland. Jarlath wowed the expectant crowds and earned him an invitation to take part in the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival and the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal where he appeared alongside Tommy Tiernan in the first ever “Best of Irish” televised gala.

“Witty and charming at all times, Jarlath Regan is a natural story-teller, with much of his act bursting with spontaneity.” Fringe Report

“Great one line gags, real style, real presence and impeccable timing.”BBC Radio 4

“One of the future big names of the Festival… more laughs in the first ten minutes than some comedians have in their whole set.” **** Hairline

“An intricate set that had the crowd thoroughly engaged at all times; his material was excellent…and his stage presence was even better. The whole performance deservedly merited high praise indeed.”**** Threeweeks

“Comedy delivered in flawless fashion by a supremely confident performer… sure to put a smile on the stoniest face. ****Fringe Report