Tadgh Hickey
Irish stand-up comedian, writer and pro-Palestine campaigner known for activism including participation in the Sumud flotilla and public commentary on Gaza, Middle East politics and related social issues.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 29min
Tadgh Hickey | Sumud Flotilla, Israeli Jail, Iran War, Zionism & Sobriety | BB #199
Tadgh Hickey, an Irish stand‑up comedian, writer and pro‑Palestine campaigner, recounts joining the Sumud flotilla and being held in Israeli prison. He reflects on travels to Iran, Qatar and Lebanon, the mainstreaming of far‑right politics and social media power, rising ethno‑nationalism in Ireland, and his 11‑year sobriety and how fatherhood shapes his activism.
