Gearóid Farrelly

Gearóid is a polished live performer with numerous television and radio credits to his name. In 2012 he made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival with his show “Turbulence” winning a five star review in the process. He was subsequently invited to support comedy royalty and living legend Joan Rivers for the Dublin dates of her “Now or Never” tour, following these dates Joan Rivers once again asked him to open for her at one of the largest venues on her UK tour, which was filmed for her reality show.

He has had three solo tours and also been tour support for Sarah Millican, Patton Oswalt and Joanne McNally in large venues and theatres. In 2018 he appeared at the 3 Arena in Dublin in front of 15,000 people as part of a star-studded show for Comic Relief.

Gearóid was one of the first Irish comedians to begin podcasting. He is the host of the popular podcast “Fascinated” where he chats to people he was a big fan of as a teenager. He has interviewed Grammy Winners, Emmy Winners, Oscar Nominees, Eurovision Winners, Tony Winners, Politicians and Olympians. Gearóid also co-hosts the five-star podcast “Agony Rants” with Niamh Kavanagh.

In 2023, Gearóid will embark on a UK and Ireland tour of his latest stand-up hour “Glamour Hammer”, with many dates already sold out.

“To be in Farrelly’s crowd is a joy. Each joke landed perfectly… impeccable comic timing”
BROADWAY BABY

“Nifty wit, deliciously cruel material delivered with cheeky glee … guiltily enjoyable”
Chortle

“Intelligent reflective comedy”
The Irish Times