Risteárd Cooper

Risteárd is one of the busiest and most versatile performers currently working in Ireland and the UK.

The acclaimed actor, impressionist, comedian and singer, is a hugely entertaining after-dinner speaker/MC, who has brought his unique gifts to bear on corporate, conference and sports events for over two decades, consistently delivering sharp, relevant, and funny material for an ever-increasing number of clients.

Initially plying his trade as a stage actor at The Abbey and The Gate Theatres in Dublin, he has
gone on to play lead roles in major productions in New York, Sydney and The West End.

To Irish audiences, Risteárd is best known as one third of the much-loved comedy institution Après Match, creating original characterisations and satirical takes on tv shows, presenters, pundits, would-be celebrities, and political spoofs.

His effortless presenting style, topical humour and charismatic delivery have marked him out as
the perfect MC, or as an hilarious after dinner speaker.

Recent corporate events include:

The Irish Home Builders Association Annual Lunch, Construction Industry Federation Dinner,
Paris2Nice Cycle Fundraiser, Leinster Rugby Players Awards, Bespoke Show for Ireland Rugby
Squad at Rugby World Cup, Leinster Rugby Team European Cup 10 Year Reunion Gala at the RDS, Special Olympics Gala Dinner at the Inter-Continental Hotel; Castle Golf Club Dinner, Grange Golf Club Dinner, MC at IRFU Tribute Lunch (with Joe Schmidt and Brian O’Driscoll) ; France Ireland Business Chamber Christmas Lunch ; Core Media Christmas Party Dinner, Bank of America Annual Dinner and several Bank of Ireland functions.