Ardal O’Hanlon, star of Father Ted and other well-known comedy shows, has branded today’s comedy as “a little bit mediocre” following the huge increase in stand-up comedy stars. He believes that as stand-up comedy shows have enjoyed a recent surge in success, it has led to comedians playing it safe in their routines. (more…)

Graham Norton and Alan Carr have both been awarded £4 million deals for their chat shows. Graham Norton is thought to be finalising talks with the BBC to secure a further 24 episodes of his show. In addition to his chat show, Norton will be presenting the Eurovision Song Contest and (more…)

Ardal O’Hanlon recently performed a one off event at the Electric Palace in Bridport, appearing with upcoming star Seann Walsh in the sold-out show. Following his appearance at the theatre, O’Hanlon spoke of how much he loved Bridport, especially the (more…)

A team of grounds men are going to dress as characters from the comedy show Father Ted, during a marathon event to raise funds for Cancer Research UK Relay for Life. The group will dress as Father Ted Crilly, Father Jack Hackett, Father Dougal McGuire and Mrs Doyle with the (more…)

A group of fans who travelled to Meath to see Kings of Leon in concert, decided to extend their stay when they realised that the Father Damo actor, Joe Rooney, would be performing live. The fans from Rochdale were in Boyle’s pub when they saw the poster advertising Slane Laughs, one (more…)

Pauline McLynn is going to be performing in a play by Samuel Beckett, Happy Days. The ex-Father Ted star will be performing the 50th anniversary production of the play in Sheffield. The play consists of a middle aged husband and wife who are buried in the sand up to (more…)

Although Ardal O’Hanlon has appeared in a variety of films, shows and even the West End theatre, he will always be remembered for his role as a dense, if loveable priest Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted. The (more…)

A software programme has been developed for iPhone, iPod and iPad that allows users to make themselves or someone else look like Father Jack from the popular TV series, Father Ted. The app, Father Jack Me, is the first official app (more…)

Pauline McLynn, who played the role of housekeeper in the television series Father Ted, is to be voice of a £1 million advertising campaign.

Westland Horticulture has (more…)