Eleanor Tiernan (born 1976) is an Irish stand-up comedian, writer, and actress.
As a writer, she has written for the Irish edition of the Sunday Times, and been a regular columnist in The Irish Examiner she has contributed to Buffering. She has also written for ITV2’s comedy game show CelebAbility hosted by fellow comedian, and popular voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling and co-wrote an episode of Buffering for ITV2. She has written and performed on the critically acclaimed political satire show Irish Pictorial Weekly (RTÉ) for multiple series and frequently writes opinion pieces for the Irish Times, and has written for The i.
In 2020, Tiernan released a stand-up special Success Without a Sex Tape for BBC Radio 4, based on her 2018 Edinburgh show.
Tiernan took part in Radio 4's The News Quiz in April 2022.
She performs her standup supporting Lucy Beaumont on tour.
She is a cousin of another Irish stand-up Tommy Tiernan.
She has undergone cognitive behavioral therapy.
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