D'Unbelievables are a

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from Ireland formed in the late 1980s by

Pat Shortt Patrick Shortt (born 12 December 1967) is an Irish actor, comedian, writer and entertainer. His role in the 2007 film ''Garage'' led to him receiving the IFTA for Best Actor. Career Shortt toured alongside Jon Kenny as comedy duo D'Unbelievab ...

and

Jon Kenny Jonathan Kenny (born 12 December 1957) is an Irish comedian and actor who lives in Lough Gur and is one half of the famous Irish comic duo d'Unbelievables with Pat Shortt.

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. Together they created characters which could be seen on every street corner and pub in Ireland. They toured extensively all over Ireland for almost a decade until Jon Kenny was diagnosed with

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in 2000. He has recovered and can be now seen in gigs all over Ireland. Pat Shortt meanwhile launched his solo career in the late 90s and was the main force behind the success of the

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comedy series ''

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''. In December 2005, three of their past shows, "D'Video", "D'Telly", and "D'Mother", were released on DVD for the first time. The DVD was entitled ''D'Collection''. On 3 December 2010, the D'Unbelievables officially reformed and performed on '' The Late Late Show''. They reunited for a one-off nationwide tour from January to April 2011 titled 'One Hell Of A Do'!

Their performances and videos include

*One Hell of a Video *D'Unbelievables *D'Video *D'Telly *D'Mother *D'Collection

Tours

*2011 Ireland Tour - ''One Hell Of A Do!''

Films

* ''The Closer You Get'' * ''Angela Mooney Dies Again'' * ''This Is My Father'' * ''Saltwater'' * ''

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'' * ''

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References

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External links

D'unbelievables DVDs

Official site

Facebook page
Irish comedy duos