Bernard O'Shea is an Irish

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from Durrow,

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. He co-hosted the 2FM '' Breakfast Republic'' with Jennifer Zamparelli and

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. He made his name on the satirical sketch TV show ''

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''. O'Shea started in entertainment at an early age, playing

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and touring Europe with several groups. At college he studied theatre and starred in several theatrical productions. He worked in the National Theatre of Ireland, the

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. He won the Harp Newcomer Comedy Award in 2000 and performed in the BBC Newcomer Awards the same year. He was chosen to perform in the

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'' Just for Laughs'' comedy festival in 2005 and also The Kilkenny

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festival in 2005 and 2006. He wrote ''TJ and TJ'' sketches on

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Television credits

* ''The Liffey Laugh'' (RTÉ) * ''

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'' (RTÉ) * '' Just for Laughs'' * ''The World Stands Up'' (Paramount) * ''Newcomer Awards'' (BBC) * ''Touching People'' (RTÉ) * ''The Byrne Ultimatum'' (RTÉ) * ''

'' (RTÉ) * '' Bridget & Eamon'' (RTÉ) * '' Barry and the Boys'' (RTÉ)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oshea, Bernard Living people Irish male comedians Irish radio presenters Irish television personalities 1978 births Irish stand-up comedians Broadcasters from County Laois RTÉ 2fm presenters Alumni of Dundalk Institute of Technology