Who’s Gonna Be the Next Big Irish Comedian?
- infoirishcomedygui
- Nov 18
- 2 min read
Keep an Eye on These Rising Stars
One of the best things about the Dublin comedy scene is that you never really know who will walk on stage next. Sure, the big names drop in all the time — but some of the most exciting moments happen when someone new steps up to the mic and absolutely owns the room.
Dublin has always been a breeding ground for brilliant stand-up, but right now, The Craic Den is where the next wave is forming. These are the comedians who are sharpening their craft, building momentum, and earning that unmistakable sound that every comic chases: a room laughing together because of them.
Catch them now — before everyone else claims they saw them first.
1. Eve Darcy
Style: Sharp, reflective, and quietly devastating in the funniest way possible.
Eve’s comedy is thoughtful but never heavy, personal but always relatable. Her timing is precise, and she has a way of landing punchlines that feel both inevitable and surprising. She is one of those comics audiences remember — not because she shouts the loudest, but because her jokes stay with you long after the night is over.
Why she is one to watch: She has command — the kind that cannot be taught.
Style: High-energy, charismatic, effortlessly confident.
Brian is the kind of act who can walk on stage and lift the room within seconds. Whether he is riffing with the front row, telling stories, or just reacting to the moment, he makes comedy look easy. That is usually a sign someone is very, very good.
Why he is one to watch: He has stage presence that feels ready for bigger stages already.
Style: Unfiltered stories, brilliant pacing, and absolutely no fear of honesty.
Ashlee’s comedy hits that sweet spot between vulnerable and bold — she says the quiet parts out loud in a way that makes people laugh, nod, and maybe realise something true about themselves. Her storytelling is strong, and her delivery is tight.
Why she is one to watch: She connects — and that is the mark of a comedian with range.
Style: Fast, clever, and full of personality.
John is one of those comics who can turn anything into material — a news headline, a memory, a ridiculous passing thought. His jokes are sharp, layered, and delivered with a grin that makes the audience feel like they are in on the joke before it even lands.
Why he is one to watch: He has the writing chops. And writing sustains careers.
Final Thoughts
The Craic Den is more than a venue — it is where comics learn, experiment, fail, succeed, and grow. The next wave of Irish comedy is not happening on television first. It is happening live, in rooms full of people who just came in for a laugh and left having seen something special.
If you want to see the future of Irish stand-up, you do not have to wait. You just have to walk into the room.
And maybe sit somewhere that is not the front row. (Unless you enjoy being part of the show.)
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