by Val Troy | Jun 18, 2024 | Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
Did you know that there are currently 330 local libraries in Ireland? The library service, completely free in Ireland, has approximately 765,000 registered members, over 13 million items, and over 110,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks in the collection, managed by more than...
by Val Troy | Jan 19, 2024 | Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
As the saying goes there are three certainties in life: death, taxes and learning new things. This article will enable us to learn new things about taxes. I am an accountant and a comedy writer, an admittedly unlikely combination, and if one were to draw a Venn...
by Val Troy | Oct 19, 2023 | ChatterBoxx, Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
My comedy writing journey has involved a number of firsts. First novel. First time doing standup comedy. First time on the radio and now my first time on TV. To give you an insight into the inner workings of my mind, here are some of my topmost thoughts: What’ll I...
by Val Troy | Oct 19, 2023 | Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
“Call my agent.” I’ve always wanted to say that. “Follow that car.” I’ve always wanted to say that too but that’s neither here nor there. I am thrilled to bits to announce that I am now represented by the London literary agency, WGM Atlantic. Commercial women’s...
by Val Troy | Oct 16, 2023 | ChatterBoxx, Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
What about this weather? Early October this year has been unseasonably warm and while I’m generally keen to indulge in the warmth there was something unsettling about basking in 22℃ heat in early October. But normal autumnal service has resumed and as I sit in my home...
by Val Troy | Oct 2, 2023 | Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
“What could possibly go wrong?” a phrase I say all the time, usually before I’m about to do something slightly questionable. I reckoned it would be a good title for a novel so I decided to write one. But how? I’d never written a novel before and I needed help. In...
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