The fourth annual Galway Comedy Festival takes place between the 21st and the 25th of October in various venues across Galway. Never in living memory has the populace been in such need of a good laugh and over the October Bank Holiday the kindly organiseers have provided you with the most robust antidote imaginable to these depressing recessionary times. With over 50 different acts drawn from all corners of the world, performing in the funkiest carefully chosen venues, with ticket prices at pre Celtic Tiger levels, it promises to be one helluva party. Come soak up the atmosphere, catch at least one of the shows, love the city and remember laughter is the best medicine.