“At 64, Dublin’s Barbara Scully Finds Sixth Career in Standup Comedy After Menopause and Jo” — what this page in the network covers. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 5, 2026 • 5:30 AM 1 views Barbara Scully, a 64-year-old Dublin resident, has turned her struggles with menopause and unemployment into a thriving standup comedy career. After years as a stay-at-home mum, Scully faced repeated rejections when trying to re-enter the workforce, leading to tearful moments in her car.
Instead of giving up, she forged her own path as a writer and broadcaster, which unexpectedly led to TV appearances and eventually the stage. Now, her one-woman show, ‘Because I’m Worth It,’ is selling out venues across Ireland with audiences of up to 200 people. Scully uses humor to challenge ageism, especially against women, urging them to embrace ageing rather than fight it. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.