The Irish Times

Waterford Whispers News to add subscription service

Popular Tramore-based satirists launch €5 a month option for ‘comedy junkies’

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 17:14

Body and Soul 2019: festival stage times revealed

The programme of 200+ acts extends across 13 stages and venues

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 14:00

Irish rights to ‘Saturday Night Live’ optioned by Kite

Makers of ‘Gogglebox’ pitching ‘monster’ US comedy and variety format to broadcasters

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 06:00

Harrowing stories sap Ryan Tubridy's seasonal spirit

Radio Review: RTÉ presenter is shaken by a terrifying tale of child sex abuse

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 14:00

Journals reimagined: Ireland’s alternative media

From the firmly established satirical website Waterford Whispers News to the new literary journal Banshee, Ireland’s new generation of alternative publications are making an impact by offering something different

Sat May 28 2016 - 01:00

Waterford Whispers News Takes Over the World: all the news that’s fit to mock

A satirical website’s boldly cheeky attitude to Irish life and culture is now a very funny book

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 01:22

Waterford Whispers removes article after Denis O’Brien threat

Businessman’s solicitors sent letter to satirical website demanding post be taken down

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 21:28

Meet the son of two behind Waterford Whispers News

The satirical website has become a national phenomenon, and is now a full-time job for founder Colm Williamson. Its rise seems unstoppable: after all, if it can send a North Korean astronaut to the sun . . .

Wed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00