Funnyman David O'Doherty is giving us all an early Christmas present, taking his latest stand up show to Whelans on December 17, 18 and 19.

Somewhere Over The David O'Doherty, which deals with bicycles, Shakira and the idea of happiness, opened at the Edinburgh Fringe this Summer to five-star reviews.

He'll also be dragging his trademark tiny keyboard along to the Whelans for a over-12s matinee show on December 18.

Tickets cost €15 plus booking fee and are available from Monday November 1 at 9am from www.tickets.ie, City Discs, Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and WAV Tickets on 1890 200 078 (from 1pm).

Tickets for the matinee will cost €10.