Feile Laughs: Paddy Raff and Special Guests

Feile Laughs is the comedy strand of Derry’s Gasyard Wall Feile, the community arts festival that runs across the city each August. This year’s headline comedy night brings Paddy Raff to Sean Dolan’s GAA club on the Blighs Lane, with a support line-up of special guests still to be confirmed at the time of listing.

What to expect

Paddy Raff is one of the better-known names on the Irish comedy circuit, built on sharp observational wit and a run of much-loved recurring characters rather than a single signature bit. The Eventbrite listing promises “an evening packed with laughter, unforgettable moments and top-class entertainment”, and the two-hour running time suggests a full bill rather than a short set, with special guests filling out the evening around Raff’s headline slot. Because this is a Feile date rather than a stand-alone comedy club night, expect a home-crowd atmosphere - Sean Dolan’s is a GAA social club rather than a purpose-built comedy venue, so the room will have the informal, packed-in feel typical of a festival fringe show.

Good to know

• Date: Sunday 9 August 2026, 8:00pm to 10:00pm
• Venue: Sean Dolan’s GAA, 60 Blighs Lane, Derry BT48 9PU
• Price: not listed on Eventbrite at time of writing - check the booking page for current pricing
• Booking: via Eventbrite; the listing notes no refunds once booked
• Context: part of the Gasyard Wall Feile 2026 programme, which runs across Derry through early-to-mid August

Getting there

Sean Dolan’s GAA sits off Blighs Lane on Derry’s Bogside/Creggan side of the city, a short drive or taxi ride from the city centre and within walking distance of the Museum of Free Derry and the Bogside murals. On-street parking is available around the club; the venue is best reached by car or taxi in the evening rather than on foot from further afield. There is more to see in Derry and across Co. Derry.