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Fran the Man receives its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival this Saturday, 1 March Photos: Enda Bowe

Cult Irish hero Fran the Man comes to cinemas in April

Fran the Man, the feature-length spin-off of the cult Setanta Sports/TV3 football mockumentary series Fran, is to open in cinemas on Friday 11 April.

Movies • 26 Feb

Ardal O'Hanlon meeting Pope Francis in Rome last June

O'Hanlon: "I thought invite to meet Pope was a wind-up"

Comedian and actor Ardal O'Hanlon has said that he thought an invite to meet Pope Francis in Rome earlier this year was a joke and revenge for playing Father Dougal in Father Ted.

Late Late Show • 27 Oct 24

Ardal O'Hanlon - "He knew the words better than I did, let me tell you!"

Ardal O'Hanlon sang My Lovely Horse with Moby at Slane

Ardal O'Hanlon has told Second Captains Saturday on RTÉ Radio 1 about the time he performed the classic My Lovely Horse with Father Ted superfan Moby when the dance music star supported U2 at Slane in September 2001.

Radio • 04 Sep 24

Ralf Little opens up about Death In Paradise departure

Ralf Little has admitted that in his heart he wanted to continue starring as the main detective in Death In Paradise - but knew his character's time was up.

Television • 05 Apr 24

Darragh Humphreys and Amy Huberman in upcoming Irish mockumentary Fran The Man

Huberman, O'Hanlon join cast of comedy Fran The Man

Amy Huberman, Ardal O'Hanlon and Deirdre O'Kane are amongst the cast members confirmed for the upcoming Irish mockumentary Fran The Man.

Movie • 28 Mar 24

Ralf Little has left Death In Paradise

Ralf Little has left Death In Paradise after four years on the Caribbean-set detective show, a role which was previously played by Ardal O'Hanlon.

Television • 25 Mar 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

True Detective returns with Jodie Foster on board, Maya Jama presents some familiar faces on Love Island: All Stars, Ardal O'Hanlon looks at The Last Priests in Ireland, and Vicky McClure stars in Without Sin . . .

Television • 15 Jan 24

O'Hanlon says he was "genuinely moved" by the experience of filming the new series

Ardal O'Hanlon to present his first Irish language show

Actor and comedian Ardal O'Hanlon is to present his first ever show as Gaeilge.

Television • 19 Dec 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

There's Tommy Tiernan's Epic West, Sheridan Smith stars in Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything, Neven's Christmas at Muckross Traditional Farms, and finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals . . .

Television • 07 Dec 22

Pauline McLynn in Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Pauline McLynn: 'It needed to be something special'

It's been hyped up as a bit of a Father Ted reunion – but Ardal O'Hanlon and Pauline McLynn insist that there's a lot more to Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything than them.

Television • 06 Dec 22

Ardal O'Hanlon and Pauline McLynn play husband and wide in Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Watch: Father Ted stars reunite for new Sky sitcom

Father Ted stars Pauline McLynn and Ardal O'Hanlon have reunited for Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything, a new comedy series set to air in December.

Television • 02 Nov 22

Ardal O'Hanlon: "Of course, I offered to shake his hand which, at that exact moment, was the wrong move!"

Ardal O'Hanlon left red-faced after meeting Nick Cave

Actor and writer Ardal O'Hanlon has joked about how he was left red-faced after meeting Nick Cave at the recent Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Television • 30 Oct 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Tonight's picks include Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Bannon's Incredible Homes, Ireland's Fittest Family and a profile of Hans Zimmer . . .

Television • 16 Oct 22

Kris Marshall returns for Death In Paradise spin-off

Death In Paradise is launching a spin-off that will continue the story of Kris Marshall's dishevelled DI Humphrey Goodman following his departure from the Caribbean.

Television • 30 Jun 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Kaley Cuoco's back as The Flight Attendant, new dramedy Big Boys comes highly recommended, there's Ardal O'Hanlon: Tomb Raider, and Sue Perkins is the focus of the returning Who Do You Think You Are?

Television • 26 May 22

Keeley Hawes stars in The Midwich Cuckoos

Sky unveils its largest slate of new shows and movies

Sky has announced its largest ever slate of upcoming new programming - including a raft of new commissions across drama, comedy and original film.

Television • 18 May 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Brooke Scullion makes her Eurovision debut, architect Róisín Murphy unveils her Big City Plan, Rob and Romesh decide to open a restaurant, while there's a Cary Grant comic double bill on the Beeb. . .

Television • 12 May 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Maeve Binchy - The Magic of the Ordinary marks the much-loved writer's 10th anniversary, Irish archaeology's the subject of Ardal O'Hanlon: Tomb Raider, and Fergal Keane talks about Living With PTSD . . .

Television • 09 May 22

The new series begins on Channel 4 on Thursday, 14 April at 9:00pm

Ardal O'Hanlon joins the Taskmaster shenanigans

Ardal O'Hanlon is among the contestants bringing the fun to the new series of Channel 4's comedic challenge show Taskmaster from next week.

Television • 05 Apr 22

Ted talk: Patrick McDonnell and Joe Rooney

Father Ted podcast to revisit old episodes

Talking Ted, a new podcast about classic clerical sitcom Father Ted, is on the way and will feature interviews with former cast members and behind the scenes stories from the much-loved show.

Television • 08 Mar 22

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Live the Craggy Island dream: TedFest is back!

After it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Ted Fest, the celebration of all things Father Ted, will return to Inis Mór between March 3 and March 6.

Television • 25 Jan 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Nathan Carter pays tribute to Joe Dolan in new show Shoulders of Giants, Top Gear returns for a new run, there's The Lakes with Simon Reeve, and the final episode of The Deirdre O'Kane Show . . .

Television • 14 Nov 21

Death in Paradise is on the RTÉ Player Photos: BBC

Ardal O'Hanlon plans Death in Paradise memoir

Ardal O'Hanlon has told the Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that he is planning to write a memoir about his adventures filming the BBC One whodunit series Death in Paradise on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.

Television • 20 Oct 21

Christy Moore, The Stunning announce Galway stadium gig

Christy Moore, Ardal O'Hanlon, Deirdre O'Kane, Mary Coughlan and The Stunning will play Pearse Stadium in Galway over four days this August 26 to 29 in front of an audience limited to 500 people.

Music • 17 Aug 21

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday

Tonight's TV includes Ardal O'Hanlon exploring colourful vocabulary in Holy F***, rompy period drama The Pursuit of Love, Kate Garraway, Alex Higgins and Snowfall . . .

Television • 09 May 21

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Cult Irish hero Fran the Man comes to cinemas in April

O'Hanlon: "I thought invite to meet Pope was a wind-up"

Ardal O'Hanlon sang My Lovely Horse with Moby at Slane

Ralf Little opens up about Death In Paradise departure

Huberman, O'Hanlon join cast of comedy Fran The Man

Ralf Little has left Death In Paradise

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

Ardal O'Hanlon to present his first Irish language show

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Pauline McLynn: 'It needed to be something special'

Watch: Father Ted stars reunite for new Sky sitcom

Ardal O'Hanlon left red-faced after meeting Nick Cave

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Kris Marshall returns for Death In Paradise spin-off

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Sky unveils its largest slate of new shows and movies

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Ardal O'Hanlon joins the Taskmaster shenanigans

Father Ted podcast to revisit old episodes

Live the Craggy Island dream: TedFest is back!

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Ardal O'Hanlon plans Death in Paradise memoir

Christy Moore, The Stunning announce Galway stadium gig

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday