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Wearing a red nose for great cause

Jimmy Cricket is urging everyone to contribute to Comic Relief on Red Nose Day. The famous Irish comic was at the studios of BBC Radio Ulster recently helping to promote the big fund-raising event which takes place on Friday (15 … Continue reading

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‘Successful and highly enjoyable’

Jimmy Cricket made friends with a former cook for the Queen and an American who performs Elton John tributes during his week’s stay on a cruise ship. The famous Irish comedian appeared on a leg of a world cruise aboard P&O’s Aurora … Continue reading

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Crossing the Equator

Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket and his wife May witnessed a traditional custom during their time aboard P&O’s Aurora cruiseliner. They were on a leg of a world cruise between Honolulu in Hawaii and Papeete in Tahiti. The ritual shown in the photo … Continue reading

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Life’s a cruise for Jimmy!

Jimmy Cricket had a great time on his recent trip around the Pacific Ocean – and here are the photos to prove it! The Irish entertainer appeared on a leg of a world cruise aboard P&O’s Aurora cruiseliner, between Honolulu in … Continue reading

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What are my six best books?

Jimmy Cricket has revealed his favourite books. The famous Irish comedian gave his selection in the “My Six Best Books” feature in the Daily Express national newspaper. They include A Journey by Tony Blair and Richard Llewellyn’s How Green Was … Continue reading

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Memorial concert to Frank Carson

Jimmy Cricket is to feature in a memorial concert to the late, great Northern Ireland comedy legend Frank Carson. Frank sadly passed away at the start of 2012 and the fitting tribute will be held at the Grand Opera House … Continue reading

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From Tahiti to Newcastle-under-Lyme

 Jimmy Cricket’s career as a top entertainer is certainly a varied one. The famous Irish comedian has been working for the past few days on board the P&O cruiseliner called the Aurora, which is described as a family-friendly, mid-sized ship … Continue reading

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‘Clean fun – that’s Cricket’s pitch’

  This magazine feature provides a nostalgic glimpse into Jimmy Cricket’s past. One of Jimmy’s ‘Friends’ on Facebook called Tom Stamp posted the attached picture of an article – entitled Clean fun – that’s Cricket’s pitch – which was published in … Continue reading

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Working again with old colleagues

Jimmy Cricket will again team up with Northern Ireland’s favourite showband when he returns to the land of his birth this spring. The Belfast-born entertainer is appearing alongside Clubsound on a tour which is spread over two legs. The first leg is … Continue reading

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With a little help from my friends…

Jimmy Cricket arranged a post-Christmas get-together for friends who have helped him a lot during the past 12 months. The famous Irish comedian and his wife May invited the trio and their wives along to a local carvery restaurant in his hometown of Rochdale. They … Continue reading

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