Eric Lalor

Eric’s biggest comedy achievement was when he toured as Des Bishop’s support during his record breaking Fitting In Irish Tour 2005/06, including a show in front of 5,000 people in Dublin.

Other accomplishments since kick starting his comedy career earlier this decade include:
Winner of Best Newcomer Award 2005 in Comedy Cellar and Capital Comedy Club
Invited to the very first Galway Comedy Festival April 06
Appeared at the Cat Laughs Festival in Kilkenny, June’06 and June‘07
Performed at Electric Picnic, Sept 2006 and Sept 2007 and Oxygen June 2007
Resident MC Laughter Lounge Dublin and Axis Ballymun.

In February 2007 Eric was invited to appear at the Just for Laughs Montreal showcase to a sold out crowd in Vicar St., Dublin. He also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Young Gifted and Green show, and at Ireland’s biggest comedy extravaganza, the Bud Light Comedy Revue held over 3 days in Dublin.

Aside from Des, Eric has supported many of Ireland’s top stand up comedians including Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Colin Murphy, Neil Delamere, Andrew Maxwell, Barry Murphy, Karl Spain and Australia’s Adam Hills. He’s played every major venue in Ireland and is tipped by many to be a major force in Irish comedy for years to come

TV Credits – Joy in the Hood RTE, Tubridy Tonight RTE
Radio – RTE Radio 1 Story – Played the part of Whacko in the award winning radio play by Kevin Gildea

Quotes about Eric :

“Eric Lalor looks like a real find from the depths of Ballymun” – Evening Herald,

“excellent, bellyachingingly funny, fast moving..” – Kilkenny People,

“As good as a lot of the more established acts on the Irish comedy circuit today “ – Peter O’Mahoney in Daily Star,

“Flawless…it’s like Rab C got Irish, got eloquent, but stayed scum” – Chortle UK

“..has leaped from featherweight to heavy weight, let’s get ready to rumble. Shooting from opening spot to headliner in seven months is a phenomenal feat. His vibrant, super energised stage presence connects with the audience and his material mesmerises until the end. We’ve never seen a crowd react so emphatically to one of our acts.” – Laughter Lounge, Dublin

“He’s getting better all the time, so much so that he’s starting to freak me out !! “ – Des Bishop

“You know him as one of Ballymuns Best! After appearing on Des Bishop’s Joy in the Hood—its been onwards and upwards ! Who would have known such a comedy force would come out of one of Ireland’s toughest areas!!!! One of Ireland’s Finest talent’s—-A MUST SEE” – The International Comedy Club