Kevin was the host of RTÉ’s celebrated show, Republic of Telly for 10 seasons and went on to present documentaries such as Kevin McGahern’s Fast & Furious and Kevin McGahern’s America for the broadcaster.
He played the character of Sim Card in the popular RTÉ 2 television series, The Hardy Bucks which is now available on Netflix. Other television work includes, Alison Spittle’s Nowhere Fast, Finding Joy and Bridget and Eamon.
Most recently, Kevin appeared in the film Redemption of a Rogue which won multiple awards at the Galway Film Fleadh 2020. In 2017 Kevin starred in the film No Party for Billy Burns. In 2014, Kevin co-wrote the play The Devil’s Céilí with Philip Doherty, which won Best Play at the All Ireland Drama Festival.
As well as being a regular in the top Irish comedy clubs, he has performed in a number of festivals including the Vodafone Comedy Festival, Body and Soul,Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit and at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Kevin’s latest TV series, Kevin Paints can be found on the RTÉ Player now. He also features on the improvised comedy animation, Talking It Out on the RTÉ Player.
“Brilliant!” - Hot Press
“Sharply written, brilliantly performed” - Totally Dublin
“Made me laugh out loud” - Charlie Brooker
“Go have a laugh with this alarmingly suited, funny, friendly Irishman. I’m still laughing” - The Scotsman
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