The final leg of his current tour is taking place in the region.
Comedian Pat Shortt has spoke about his family connections to the Midlands.
He's kicking off the final leg of his Knuckle Down Tour tonight with daughter Faye Shortt in the Tuar Arts Centre in Moate.
His grandfather is from Birr and his family line has a long history with performing in the Midlands.
Pat says that he learn't of this long history only a few years ago:
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