Our Story

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Lugh Productions wasn’t born in a boardroom—it was built in packed rooms where the lights are low and the stakes are high.

We produce premium live comedy and music events across Dublin’s suburbs, from curated monthly shows to major festivals. As the team behind Comedy Club, and event series including Live in Lucan, Live in Dún Laoghaire, and Live in Swords, we’ve created a platform that consistently delivers standout live experiences to local audiences.

We also produce some of the region’s leading festivals, including the Dún Laoghaire Comedy Festival,Dalkey Comedy Festival, and Swords Comedy Festival, bringing together world-class performers and vibrant community venues.

For too long, the best comedy and music were confined to the city centre. We changed that—bringing exceptional talent directly to the communities that value it most.

We don’t just run events—we build local legacies through trusted partnerships and outstanding programming.

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Aidan is the CEO of Lugh Productions

Aidan Killian is an Irish comedian, producer, and event curator with extensive international experience in comedy and live entertainment. He left his corporate banking job at Bear Stearns to pursue a career in the world of entertainment.


He is the co-owner, curator, and producer of the Magners International Comedy Festival, originally based in Singapore and expanded across Asia to Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Taiwan.

In 2017, Aidan founded The Merry Lion Comedy Club in Singapore, the country’s only full-time comedy performance venue at the time, helping establish a thriving stand-up scene in the region.

After returning to Ireland in 2019, Aidan took over the Dalkey Comedy Club and went on to create and produce several successful events and festivals, including the Dalkey Comedy Festival, Dún Laoghaire Comedy Festival, Coastival Nights, the Dún Laoghaire Storytelling Festival, the Dún Laoghaire Music Festival, and DublinWestComedyFes, Swords Comedy Festival and his company runs monthly events, Live in Lucan, Live in Swords and Southside Live. 

Under his leadership, the Dún Laoghaire Comedy Festival has successfully completed its fourth consecutive year, becoming a key cultural event on Dublin’s south side.


Meet the FOUNDER

Success by Numbers

01
5 years organic, independent growth

02
100% sell out rate for festival headliners

03
500k injected annually into local communities

04
70+ Venues Booked trust us to run their stage

The Code we live by:

We aren't interested in "corporate-approved" sanitised entertainment. We believe in:

  • The Unfiltered Voice: If it’s funny or moving, it belongs on our stage. Period.

  • The Handshake Deal: In a world of 50-page contracts, we still believe your word is your bond. We show up, we do the work, and we make sure everyone wins.

  • Suburban Advantage: We’d rather sell out a beautiful, historic room in Dalkey or Swords than a sterile hall in the city.

Meet the Events Team

  • A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a sleeveless orange top and beige pants, sitting on a cushioned bench, writing in a notebook with sunlight casting shadows through a window.

    Danica Vasquez

    Events Manager

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • A man sitting on a beige cushioned bench against a neutral wall, wearing a gray short-sleeved sweater and beige pants, looking to the left with a contemplative expression.

    Kara Hanahoe

    EVENTS ORGANISER

    Her career spans leading broadcasters including the BBC, RTÉ, and MTV, as well as the independent sector, with a strong focus on entertainment and music. She has worked as both a presenter and producer, including hosting the breakfast show on 98FM.

    Kara has also managed high-profile venues and artists, and delivered large-scale events, giving her a deep understanding of what it takes to create exceptional live experiences. Alongside her role here, she is Chief Marketing Officer for a leading US-based tech firm specialising in broadcast technology.

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    John T. Murphy

    EVENTS ORGANISER

    John T. is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland and a member of Dún Laoghaire Chamber of Commerce. He serves as Director of GAISCE – The President’s Award and is a leading figure in Ireland’s cultural and events landscape.

    He is the organiser behind flagship events including the Dalkey Lobster Festival and the Dalkey Vintage Car Event, and sits on the committee of several prominent festivals, including Dún Laoghaire Music Festival, Dún Laoghaire Comedy Festival, Dalkey Comedy Festival, and the Dún Laoghaire St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He was named Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Person of the Year in 2024.

  • "Delighted with the turnout and seamless organisation — a perfect fit with our community values"

    —Colin Brown, General Manager, The Royal Marine Hotel

  • “An absolute hit — Aidan and his team have worked with us for 5 festivals over 4 years and they keeps everything running smoothly"

    —Emer, The Purty Kitchen

  • "Lugh Productions have sold out many music and comedy shows in the Vico Room"

    —Ashley, Manager The Queens, Dalkey

  • “Five sold-out shows and strong profitability — excited to grow this further"

    —Chris Raymond

  • “Professionally run events with a clear uplift in bar sales — we’re in again next year.”

    —Kieran Horgan, Owner of The Clonsilla Inn and The Black Lion, Clonadlkin

  • “Over 50% increase in bar sales — high-quality acts at accessible prices.”

    — Philip Power, General Manager (Courtney’s Lucan)

  • “Dalkey Comedy Festival sold out 3 shows to 1500 happy customers”

    —Mark Scott Lennon - Managing Director - Fitzpatrick Hotel, Killiney