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Belfast celebs meet at Olympic event

Two Belfast celebrities met up in June at an event to mark the year the Olympic Games returned to London. Olympic gold medallist Dame Mary Elizabeth Peters and top comedian Jimmy Cricket were at the Southport Theatre for a special … Continue reading

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A big step nearer to the priesthood…

…that’s not Jimmy Cricket but his youngest son, Frankie Mulgrew. Frankie has been ordained a deacon and is now just 12 months away from becoming a Roman Catholic priest. The service was held in the chapel at St Mary’s College, … Continue reading

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Joker Jimmy performs in joker’s club!

Jimmy Cricket performed last month in the aptly named Joker’s Workingmen’s Club in Selston, Nottinghamshire. The Irish comedian appeared on 10 March in a pre-St Patrick’s Day celebration where he “had a wonderful time”. Gerry Molumby, one of the organisers, … Continue reading

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Meeting a magician

Jimmy Cricket was treated to a magic trick by a fellow entertainer at an Essex theatre. Danny Lee Grew, a London-based magician, performed a piece of magic involving a sponge to the delight of famous Irish comedian Jimmy and Norman … Continue reading

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Teaching a fellow showbiz star to juggle

Veteran Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket has been giving juggling lessons to actor, dancer and singer Ray Quinn. The pair appeared in the pantomime Cinderella at the Darlington Civic Theatre which finished on Sunday 15 January. Jimmy, who played Baron Hardup, … Continue reading

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