Hal Roach has been the star of Jury's Irish Cabaret for over twenty years. His special style of humour has entertained countless thousands of visitors and sent them home to the four comers of the globe with a smile in their hearts and fond memories of "that funny little guy". Hal is much more than that: his dedication to his art, his commitment to making people laugh, his perfect timing and true professionalism steeped in the heritage of the humour of Ireland, make his a unique talent.Without him, my job would be harder and the world would be a poorer place in which to live. He belonged to us for such a long time, but now the world wants to enjoy him and how can we refuse them such an ambassador.

It's not easy to put one's finger on those qualities that make good comedians. Their profession is enigmatic, composed of men and women who have to be serious about being funny. Hal has an indefinable quality that puts him right at the top of this profession. his particular brand of humour, constantly trimmed and updated, always topical, is undoubtedly flavoured by sources within his native Ireland. His experiences abroad have enabled him to see his fellow countrymen through others eyes and repertoire of stories which demonstrate the Irish characteristic makes for one of the funniest collections you will have ever heard. "Write it down" he says and whether the story is of a wife, mother in law, politician or priest, the essence of our fun is Hal's on way of seeing the funnier side of life. His latest recording "He must be Joking" shows us this man, whose zest for life is so contagious, that with no effort t all, we can all become infected.