The huge success of her first video/DVD release "Deirdre O'Kane, Live At The Olympia" (EMI) confirmed Deirdre as Ireland's most popular comedienne. The host of RTE's "The Lounge", she is also an accomplished actress and her roles include Mary in "Juno and The Paycock" at the National Theatre, Helen in RTE's "Fergus's Wedding" and Noeleen in the movie "Intermission" with Colin Farrell.