Bishop's second coming to Ratoath

The Venue in Ratoath has announced a return date for comedian Des Bishop, following a previous sell-out there. His latest stand-up show 'Tongues" will play there on 21st November next, and tickets will be in big demand. Drawing from his latest experiences, the star of the RTE show 'In the Name of the Fada" will be touring Ireland for one last time with his live stand up show 'Tongues", having spent twelve months of intense study and immersion in Connemara"s Gaeltacht in an effort to speak 'as Gaeilge". 'Tongues" explores this latest challenge, taking the ultimate step towards Irishness by moving to the Gaeltacht to learn his mother tongue. Never one for half measures, Bishop moved to Connemara in spring 2007, to embrace what so many Irish people have avoided, our own native tongue. He explores the lighter side of learning to speak Irish in Connemara, something that has strong memories for many Irish people. Describing his attempts to grasp the language, he brings to life his new-found passion for Gaeilge with unparalleled energy and comic brilliance. The second half of the show sees Bishop explore the religious side of his identity, from his early days as an overly theatrical altar boy at St Kevin"s Church, to his experiences with people who have the power to speak in tongues. What follows promises to be a blistering night of stand-up comedy, where the comedian explores his Irish identity - his language and religion - challenging those that speak in tongues while struggling to learn his own! Prepare for some fresh and highly provocative comedy, as a comic at the very height of his powers demonstrates the success of his encampment in the heart of Connemara, and confronts the idiocies of Christian fundamentalism. Priced at €28, tickets are available by calling 01-6895600 or online at www.ratoathcc.ie.