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Back to Dunbracken
Author: Conleth McVeigh
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Welcome Back to Dunbracken, the sketch comedy about the small Irish town where wit and wisdom made a gentleman’s agreement to never meet.
From the phone line the residents call to check on the rain, to the mayor who insists he won the election that never occurred, to the two rival funeral directors’ hoping to put each other in a casket - listen to the stories and vignettes from the community who who turn every minor inconvenience into someone else’s problem.
Dunbracken is an entirely improvised show, produced in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Each episode is a standalone series of sketches, monologues & vignettes.
Follow @dunbrackenpod on instagram to keep up with the latest info.
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Hello, in an episode where we break the most times ever, enjoy 4 sets of insanity in the guise of scenes and sketches featuring:Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Amelia Price, Gerard Donnelly, Jane McKeever, Tiff Minson and Nicole O'Doherty.
Three friends figure out what it means to be a man; two friends try to buy a car; one friends tries to help sell a car.This episode featured: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Amelia Price, Niall McKenna, Jane McKeever, and Claire ThompsonOpening credits song: 'Midnight Robbery'Ending Credits song 'Lake Banook' - Both songs by Conor Mallon, check out his full album, Unearthed, on Spotify nowCreated, produced & Edited by Conleth McVeigh.
A kid auditions to be the next Big Milk Bottle Kid; A father hires a billboard to find his missing son; and The Oul' Mask steps up to right the wrongs society has rung.This episode featured: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Gerard Donnelly, Amelia Price, Niall McKenna, JR McCormick, & Aidan Kelly,Opening credits song: 'Midnight Robbery'Ending Credits song 'Lake Banook' - Both songs by Conor Mallon, check out his full album, Unearthed, on Spotify nowCreated, produced & Edited by Conleth McVeigh.
For the first time ever you can watch a Dunbracken show on Youtube, recorded in wonderful 4K quality:https://youtu.be/mgF7MZNWL7AThe Live Show 2nd Half - The Mayor's Jamboree is in full swing, will it live up to his expectations? A fully improvised musical from the cast of Dunbracken. Expect impromptu line-dances; emotional alligators; Wrestling Jamboree Exhibitionists; first love; and so much more!Featuring:Musicians: Eddie Goodwin on Piano & Luke Bannon on Violin.Cast: Gerard Donnelly; Declan King; Derek Miller; Amy Hughes & John CloseRecorded at the Accidental Theatre, Belfast on 28th June 2025
For the first time ever you can watch a Dunbracken show on Youtube, recorded in wonderful 4K quality:https://youtu.be/O8j4nqiRDekThe Live Show 1st Half - The Town Council hold the monthly town meeting, and we see many, many scenes all across Dunbracken.Featuring:Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Gerard Donnelly, Kieran Sands, Amelia Price, Niall McKenna, Jane McKeever, Marcus Keeley, Aaron Marshall, Eddie Goodwin, JR McCormick, Aidan Kelly, Debbie McCormack & Tiff Minson.Recorded on June 28th 2025, live from the Accidental Theatre, Belfast.
Shout out to some friends doing cool audio content:Last Dance - my favourite high fantasy audio drama just released episode 12, their penultimate episode of Season 1. It also featured a few Dunbracken Alumni, so check that out if you want to hear more of us!Felbryn Studios - Dunbracken cast member and friend of the show, JR McCormick, has just started up a new production studio for audio content. Follow that to keep up to date with them. We recently recorded the pilot for their new show (featuring some Dunbracken favourites) and it is going to be unbelievable. I love it so much and cannot wait for others to hear it in when it is released.A WILD DUNBRACKEN DISCORD HAS APPEARED - check it out if you want to chat about the show with other people who enjoy it (or are part of it)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There's an Italian Restaurant in Dunbracken, who knew! A specialist has been brought in to help train the waiters; cooking lessons get down to the core of the issue; a PR manager has a very dry take on advertising restaurants; some cops listen in on a wiretap; and will the patrons get dinner and a show tonight?This episode featured a classic bumper cast list of 16 people: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Eddie Goodwin, Amelia Price, Claire Thompson, Andrew Robinson, JR McCormick, Aidan Kelly, Aaron Marshall, Niall McKenna, Megan Scott, Eddie Goodwin, Phil Grieves, Min Witts, David McCauley & Eoghan Fox,Opening credits song: 'Midnight Robbery'Ending Credits song 'Lake Banook' - Both songs by Conor Mallon, check out his full album, Unearthed, on Spotify nowCreated, produced & Edited by Conleth McVeigh.
Bunkers are stocked; a boy runs away from his family; a Gas technician tries to call the emergency services; and the Hatman terrorises a Truck Driver once again.Created, produced & Edited by Conleth McVeigh.This epiosode featured: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Eddie Goodwin, Amelia Price, Claire Thompson, Min Witts, Andrew Robinson, JR McCormick & Aidan KellyOpening credits song: 'Midnight Robbery'Ending Credits song 'Lake Banook' - Both songs by Conor Mallon, check out his full album, Unearthed, on Spotify now.
We have a bit of a shorter episode this time around, after this week's Live Show - I'll hopefully have it up and ready to watch in the coming weeks, but sure, we shall see. Enjoy!
Saturday 28th June - LIVE SHOW - tickets still available for both in-person, and the online livestream.https://accidentaltheatre.co.uk/box-office/dunbrackenliveJoin us for an evening of abusrd chaos as for the first time ever, you can see Dunbracken - and it's two shows in one: as well as recording a full episode (full of fan-favourite, returning characters, and all-new ones) we will also be having the opening and closing night of Dunbracken: The Musical. Come see a musical set in the town, the title of which will be decided by you, the audience!2 shows in one night! It's going to be an amazing night of absurd comedy chaos, and we hope you can join us in-person or online.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------A hitchhiker gains her voice; a robber has a problem making a withdrawal at the bank; and three lawyers try their best to keep the court proceedings moving when the judge is unable to attend.This epiosode featured: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Eddie Goodwin, Amelia Price, Christine Clark, Marcus Keeley, Aaron Marshall, Claire Thompson, Min Witts, Andrew Robinson, JR McCormick & Aidan KellyOpening credits song: 'Midnight Robbery'Ending Credits song 'Lake Banook' - Both songs by Conor Mallon, check out his full album, Unearthed, on Spotify now.Artwork by Andrew Pope.Back to Dunbracken is created, produced and edited by Conleth McVeigh
The war concludes, but will Dunbracken survive?BIG NEWS!! We're doing a live show of the podcast on Saturday 28th June! For one night only, Dunbracken will be descending upon the Accidental Theatre in Belfast, where you can see & hear the sort of absurd nonsense you know so well, and some that you don't know at all!For anyone who can't attend, the show will be both live-streamed, and available on-demand for a few days after.Tickets for in-person livestream, or on-demand can be found at:https://accidentaltheatre.co.uk/box-office/dunbrackenliveAND NOT ONLY THAT, but it's also 2 shows in one as on the same night we'll be performing an entirely improvised musical set within the Town. Dunbracken: The Musical. A catchy title for a catchy piece.Thank you to everyone who lent their voices and their time to making "The Scuffles" and for extending my idea from a random solo episode idea into a cracking 4 hour long madcap affair.This episode featured: Patrick Meier; Laura Conlon; Gerard Donnelly; Amelia Price; Marcus Keeley; Eddie Goodwin; Aidan Kelly; and Aaron Marshall.Thanks to all our callers this episode too: Kieran Sands; Gemma Burnett; Debbie McCormick; Declan King; Katie Thompson; Owen Heading; Luis Fernandez; Mare Schumacher; Mike Caulkins; and Kate Lyon.
The war for Dunbracken rages on as the final instalment gets split into two; The townsfolk discover the documentary team's answering machine; two separate groups of American's end up in town during the War; and Roger heads to the frontlines for Dunbracken 102.7FM;Tune in next week for the fifth and final part of the 4 part miniseries 'The Scuffles'.Cast information will be updated. I'm tired and going to bed.
The Marshall's have their day; the prison's Correctional Officers do not.Part 3 of the 4 part miniseries 'The Scuffles'Produced & Edited by Conleth McVeigh.Featuring: Niall McKenna & Gerard Donnelly as the 2 Marshall's; and Patrick Meier & Laura Conlon as the 2 Correctional Officers.
Who looks after the neighbourhood when there's a war on? The same busybodies who look after the neighborhood when there's no war. Also, who gets to use the family gun first?This is part 2 of 4 part miniseries 'The Scuffles'Created & Produced by Conleth McVeighFeaturing:First Time Guests: Claire Thompson, Roby Robinson & Aidan Kelly.The returning talents of: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Niall McKenna, Amelia Price, Marcus Keeley, Rachel Coulter, Min Witts, David McAuley & Aaron Marshall.
Dunbracken becomes the travel destination for Ireland's smallest ever war. Friends turn against friends; people try to get out of conscription; a new podcast is on the airwaves; and the SWAT team finally have a mission. The Helium Train is still in the sky.This is part 1 of 4 part miniseries 'The Scuffles'Created & Produced by Conleth McVeighFeaturing: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Gerard Donnelly, Niall McKenna, Amelia Price, Kieran Sands, Eddie Goodwin, Eoghan Fox, Beau McAfee, Rachel Coulter, Marcus Keeley, Conor Reddick & Aaron Marshall.This is the start of Season 3, also. We will have weekly drops for the War episodes, and then be moving to a fortnightly release schedule from episode 54 onwards.
Back to Dunbracken is Back to Dunbracken! Join us on Tuesday April 29th for the start of season three!!Follow the podcast @dunbrackenpod on instagram to stay up to date on any goings on in the future. See you next week!
Some more Dunbracken Yuletide cheer (or our version of whatever that is). We have bespoke advent calendars; Bracelets that let you tell that special person in your life how you feel about them; and the North Pole Helpline helps some folk with some Christmas issues. This episode features: Patrick Meier; Laura Conlon; Kieran Sands; Eddie Goodwin; Amelia Price; Gerard Donnelly; Declan King; Kit Reese & Conor Reddick.
We recorded a bunch of Christmas scenes ages ago, enjoy. It involves Santa, dead beat dads & court cases.It features: Patrick Meier; Laura Conlon; Kieran Sands; Eddie Goodwin; Amelia Price; Eoghan Fox; Declan King; Kit Reese & Conor Reddick.
The celebrations for Mayor Unders' continue: a man stands against all those who would dare to take his reserved seat at the parade; a family have won a free TV as part of the celebrations; the SWAT team try to stop anyone with the audacity to celebrate their own birthday on the Mayor's big day.Part 1 & 2 featured: Patrick Meier, Laura Conlon, Kieran Sands, Amelia Price, Eoghan Fox, Eddie Goodwin & Declan King.Season 3 will begin in March 2025, and in the meantime, there will be some sporadic Christmas and special episodes going out here and there. If you've enjoyed the last year of Dunbracken, please rate it on your podcast player, and share it with a friend you think may enjoy it!Thank you to all those who called in to give their opinions on the mayor: Marcus Keeley; Gerard Donnelly; Kit Reese; James Geddes; Paul Mone; Claire Nugent, David McCauley, Katie Thompson, Joe Donaldson, James Fulton, John Close, Adam Crossan & Aaron Marshall.
It's the Mayor's Birthday! That means no birds in sight; cake drinks; forced celebration; performances from the Mayor's favourite band; mandatory celebration of the mayor; parades; snitches everywhere making sure you're enjoying the Mayor correctly; and one sad man at the grocery store checkout with too much champagne. Part 2 will be out in the coming days, hopefully tomorrow but keep an eye on the feed. Featuring; Patrick Meier; Laura Conlon; Kieran Sands; Amelia Price; Eoghan Fox, Eddie Goodwin & Declan King.If you have enjoyed the past year of Mayor Unders' reign, please recommend Dunbracken to a friend, or rate us on iTunes/spotify/pocketcasts/wherever you listen.
Hello, quick update and a bonus scene as I continue building the final episode of season 2, which I was hoping would be out next week, but I have an incredibly busy week ahead of me so it is quite likely that there will be nothing released from Dunbracken next week, and that episode is pushed to Tuesday 19th November. Who knows, maybe I'll get a bunch done but I'd say it's about 90% likely that it will come on 19th, rather than next week.Also, with this season coming to a close, naturally, Dunbracken will be taking a break as I begin building season 3, with a view to returning in Feb 2025. There will also be a few Christmas episodes dropping during December too, so keep an eye out for those.Anywho, this scene is about a turtle and features Patrick Meier & Laura Conlon.