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No one could accuse Jimeoin of resting on his laurels.
The stand-up comedian who still makes great use of his Irish brogue has done it all in his lengthy career but he’s always ready for the next gig.
He regularly sells out shows and smashes box-office records around Australia and internationally.
He’s starred in his own feature film, 1999’s The Craic, drawing in strong crowds for its theatrical release, second only to The Matrix in his native Ireland.
Never a man to sit still in his career for long, he is forever doing gigs, trying new things and, basically, just having a laugh.
But perhaps the real reason lies in his love of fishing and golfing as his constant touring enables him to check out and experience new outdoor adventures.
It’s his propensity to laugh at himself as well as point out his observations of the absurdities of every-day life that has endeared him to audiences, live and on the screen.
It’s being out and about and relating to people that offers him the greatest source of material for new shows.
If it has anything to do with comedy – and sometimes even if it doesn’t – Jimeoin has been there.
He’s a regular at the Adelaide, Melbourne, NZ Montreal and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals and starred on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
Jimeoin’s three series of his hit self-titled show on the Seven Network are still fondly recalled, consistently winning the ratings in 1994 and 1995.
The comedian has gone out of his way to play out of the way regions, touring the Outback and Top End playing a mix of hotels, theatres, swimming pools, cattle ranches and anywhere that looked a bit interesting.
His comedic tea-towel travelogues also proved popular, both in Australia and Ireland.
Jimeoin brings his unique brand of wit and charming observations to the Gateway Hotel, Corio, on 23 June.