Jarlath Regan

Jarlath Regan
Born1980 (age 43–44)
NationalityIrish
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • podcaster
SpouseTina

Jarlath Regan (born 1980) is an Irish comedian and podcaster.[1][2] A former graphic design consultant,[3] he began his stand-up comedy career in 2003 and by the end of 2004 was a finalist for three major UK comedy newcomer awards: So You Think You're Funny, BBC New Comedy Awards and the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year. While attending University College Dublin, he was auditor of the Literary and Historical Society.[4]

Shortly after this he began writing sketches, and material for other comedians and TV shows and established himself as a regular face on the Irish stand-up comedy circuit.[5]

Regan has produced nine one man shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, publishing two illustrated books, appearing as a regular contributor on radio and television while also performing at comedy festivals worldwide, he is recognised as the leader of a new generation of talented comics emerging from Ireland.[6] Regan's short online standup clips have catapulted him to a new level of recognition. Following millions of downloads, views and shares across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube he is touring the world with his live standup show while continuing his massively successful Irishman Abroad Podcast series.[7]

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  3. ^ "Regan returns to Kilkenny for this year's Cat Laughs Comedy Festival". Galway Advertiser. 21 May 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  4. ^ Nolan, Larissa. "Jarlath Regan: I was a stand-up guy after Father Dougal's divine intervention". TheTimes.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Nobody Knows Jarlath Regan". The Stage. 10 August 2007. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Official Website of Jarlath Regan". Jarlath Regan. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Jarlath Regan: 'I just love being back in Ireland. I struggled being away'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 March 2024.