Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan has opened up about the agony of losing his mother to suicide back in 2010, admitting her cause of death was not a 'surprise' to him.

I would always be thinking about the strange, odd, quare life that she had. “She would always be on my mind in some kind of way. I would always be in dialogue with her. 'But she also lived at a strange distance from us, even though she was in the same house as us. 'There could be children all around the housing estate that we grew up in saying "your mam really looked after me". The relationship goes on,' he revealed.

RTE star Emer O'Neill has blasted Tommy Tiernan over a 'racist' joke about taxidrivers.The comedian and podcast host, 50, took to the stage in V.

He's such a talented comedian, so it's disappointing that he's falling back on tropes to get a laugh. He is a mental health advocate. Racism is unacceptable. "I've had 37 years of trauma because of racism. One said: "That is just so unacceptable. "It's this same old rhetoric that people from Nigeria are driving us around in taxis. As far as I could see I was the only person of colour there. It was vile. It's pure lazy - getting in a cheap shot. It makes comedy an unsafe place for us. She told her Instagram of the incident: "A night that was to be fun and full of laughter turned sour with a way too close to the bone joke by Emer added: "I wish you had listened to your daughter when she told you the joke was racist and you shouldn't tell it."

The Manchester United legend appeared on the popular talk show on Saturday night but viewers had a similar complaint.

In fact, it's the first interview of this season and I know I will be saying the same thing all season. And another added: "I wish Tommy was interviewing Roy without an audience. Keane discussed all topics from marriage to alcohol to dogs and everything in between and in a rare turn of events was even invited to stay on beyond the ad break where guests usually only stay for one part of the show.

A master of improvisation, comedian Tommy thrives on the adrenaline of no preparation, resulting in conversations full of adventure and surprise with people ...

In the second half of the interview, a determined Tommy praised Roy's incredible talents and told the football star: 'You are one of the most incredible athletes to come out of this country.' A master of improvisation, comedian Tommy thrives on the adrenaline of no preparation, resulting in conversations full of adventure and surprise with people from all walks of life. The new series of The Tommy Tiernan Show returned to our screens this weekend with a live studio audience.

Viewers were treated to an immersive conversation as the show opened with Tommy interviewing Irish football star Roy Keane, and shared their opinions on ...

Others noted that Roy "gives nothing away" and praised Tommy for his handling of the discussion. Meanwhile, viewers had a mixed reaction to the interview between Tommy and Roy, with some dubbing it "awkward" as Roy made a number of short answers to Tommy's questions. However, as the show opened, fans were noting that Tommy's outfit was a showstopper - and that while the conversation was going on between Tommy and Roy, there was a "battle of beards" going on.

The football legend spoke at length to Tommy about his career and family life. The Cork native revealed that the "only time" he cried during his career was when ...

Roy Keane probably not who I'd have expected on this show but definitely delivering." As a lifelong Man Utd fan he was 1 of the best players to ever play the game. Bravo & welcome back." A third said: "This is brilliant. "Whether it's coaching badges, TV work, you have to do something." What an eventful life he has lived, on & off the pitch.