Tadhg Hickey is a comedian, an actor, a director, and a writer. In the world of Irish comedy, Tadhg Hickey’s name is well-known for his politically-charged viral videos and stand-up performances.

He recently emerged as a prominent activist, using his platform to highlight the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

What began as a comedic exploration of political hypocrisy has transformed into a passionate advocacy effort, with Hickey organizing rallies and urging action against what he sees as Irish complicity in the oppression of Palestinians.

He was also a member of the recent Freedom Flotilla which set out towards Gaza before being intercepted and captured by the IDF. He along with all other crew members remained in custody for many days before being released.