Father Ted star Pauline McLynn joins Coronation Street Irish actress Pauline McLynn has been cast in Coronation Street as part of a new family who will run local pub the Rovers Return Inn. Soaps • 06 Aug
Father Ted star Pauline McLynn joins Coronation Street Irish actress Pauline McLynn has been cast in Coronation Street as part of a new family who will run local pub the Rovers Return Inn. Soaps • 06 Aug
Father Ted co-creator denies harassment charges Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to charges of harassment and criminal damage following an alleged incident involving a transgender woman. UK • 12 May
Father Ted co-creator denies harassment charges Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to charges of harassment and criminal damage following an alleged incident involving a transgender woman. UK • 12 May
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
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
Linehan: 'censoriousness' is having a 'chilling effect' Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he feels there has been a "chilling effect" on comedies due to a "sudden atmosphere of censoriousness". Entertainment • 31 Oct 23
Linehan: 'censoriousness' is having a 'chilling effect' Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he feels there has been a "chilling effect" on comedies due to a "sudden atmosphere of censoriousness". Entertainment • 31 Oct 23
Graham Linehan praises Ayoade and Ross 'bravery' Bafta-winning writer Graham Linehan has praised Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross for their "bravery" in supporting his new memoir about being "cancelled" after criticising the trans rights movement. Television • 16 Sep 23
Graham Linehan praises Ayoade and Ross 'bravery' Bafta-winning writer Graham Linehan has praised Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross for their "bravery" in supporting his new memoir about being "cancelled" after criticising the trans rights movement. Television • 16 Sep 23
Father Ted writer performs cancelled gig in Scotland Father Ted writer Graham Linehan has performed a comedy routine outside the Scottish Parliament after two venues in Edinburgh refused to host him. Entertainment • 18 Aug 23
Father Ted writer performs cancelled gig in Scotland Father Ted writer Graham Linehan has performed a comedy routine outside the Scottish Parliament after two venues in Edinburgh refused to host him. Entertainment • 18 Aug 23
Second venue axes Linehan's scheduled Fringe gig A second venue has cancelled a scheduled stand-up comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe by Father Ted co-writer Graham Linehan. Graham Linehan • 17 Aug 23
Second venue axes Linehan's scheduled Fringe gig A second venue has cancelled a scheduled stand-up comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe by Father Ted co-writer Graham Linehan. Graham Linehan • 17 Aug 23
Graham Linehan to perform at new venue A comedy club has announced it has found a new venue for Father Ted writer Graham Linehan at the Edinburgh Fringe, after the original venue cancelled the show he was due to appear in. Graham Linehan • 16 Aug 23
Graham Linehan to perform at new venue A comedy club has announced it has found a new venue for Father Ted writer Graham Linehan at the Edinburgh Fringe, after the original venue cancelled the show he was due to appear in. Graham Linehan • 16 Aug 23
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
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
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
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
Brendan Grace celebrated in new exhibition A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late entertainer Brendan Grace has opened at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware in Co Kildare. Television • 25 Nov 21
Brendan Grace celebrated in new exhibition A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late entertainer Brendan Grace has opened at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware in Co Kildare. Television • 25 Nov 21
Ardal O'Hanlon recalls his favourite Father Ted moment Ardal O'Hanlon was one of the guests on Saturday's Tommy Tiernan Show - and he revealed his favourite scene from legendary sitcom Father Ted. Television • 05 Apr 21
Ardal O'Hanlon recalls his favourite Father Ted moment Ardal O'Hanlon was one of the guests on Saturday's Tommy Tiernan Show - and he revealed his favourite scene from legendary sitcom Father Ted. Television • 05 Apr 21
Want to unleash your inner Father Ted? Ah g'wan! To mark the weekend of Dermot Morgan's anniversary, and also the weekend when Tedfest has taken place for the last 15 years, organisers are challenging fans of the show to dress up as their favourite Father Ted character. Television • 23 Feb 21
Want to unleash your inner Father Ted? Ah g'wan! To mark the weekend of Dermot Morgan's anniversary, and also the weekend when Tedfest has taken place for the last 15 years, organisers are challenging fans of the show to dress up as their favourite Father Ted character. Television • 23 Feb 21
Matt Berry is Toast again in BBC's Toast of Tinseltown Great news for fans of Arthur Mathews' hit comedy Toast of London as Matt Berry is set to reprise the iconic role of Steven Toast for a brand new six-part series of for BBC One. Television • 10 Feb 21
Matt Berry is Toast again in BBC's Toast of Tinseltown Great news for fans of Arthur Mathews' hit comedy Toast of London as Matt Berry is set to reprise the iconic role of Steven Toast for a brand new six-part series of for BBC One. Television • 10 Feb 21
Ardal O'Hanlon says Dermot Morgan had 'a million plans' Ardal O'Hanlan said the late Dermot Morgan had a million plans and that he 'reeled from shock' after the Father Ted star's death for a long time. Ardal O'Hanlon • 29 Nov 20
Ardal O'Hanlon says Dermot Morgan had 'a million plans' Ardal O'Hanlan said the late Dermot Morgan had a million plans and that he 'reeled from shock' after the Father Ted star's death for a long time. Ardal O'Hanlon • 29 Nov 20
Pauline McLynn's parents 'terrified of Fr Fintan Stack' Father Ted star Pauline McLynn has said that her parents, and co-star Ardal O'Hanlon's parents, were "frightened to death" when they attended the recording of the classic episode in which the late Brendan Grace played Father Fintan Stack. Television • 02 Sep 20
Pauline McLynn's parents 'terrified of Fr Fintan Stack' Father Ted star Pauline McLynn has said that her parents, and co-star Ardal O'Hanlon's parents, were "frightened to death" when they attended the recording of the classic episode in which the late Brendan Grace played Father Fintan Stack. Television • 02 Sep 20
Pauline McLynn 'in tears' at end of pilgrimage for BBC Father Ted star Pauline McLynn has said she was in tears when she completed her epic trek for the new series Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul, which begins on BBB Two on Friday night at 9:00pm. Television • 26 Mar 20
Pauline McLynn 'in tears' at end of pilgrimage for BBC Father Ted star Pauline McLynn has said she was in tears when she completed her epic trek for the new series Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul, which begins on BBB Two on Friday night at 9:00pm. Television • 26 Mar 20
Pauline McLynn on pilgrimage to Istanbul for BBC series Pauline McLynn is one of seven celebrities on the road to Istanbul in the new season of the BBC Two documentary series Pilgrimage. Television • 25 Feb 20
Pauline McLynn on pilgrimage to Istanbul for BBC series Pauline McLynn is one of seven celebrities on the road to Istanbul in the new season of the BBC Two documentary series Pilgrimage. Television • 25 Feb 20
Ardal O'Hanlon left Paradise for stand-up Ardal O'Hanlon has said he left his starring role in the hit BBC series Death in Paradise because he was concerned about his "sharpness as a stand-up". Television • 28 Jan 20
Ardal O'Hanlon left Paradise for stand-up Ardal O'Hanlon has said he left his starring role in the hit BBC series Death in Paradise because he was concerned about his "sharpness as a stand-up". Television • 28 Jan 20
Father Ted creator remembers Brendan Grace as a legend Father Ted co-creator Arthur Matthews has paid tribute to comedian Brendan Grace who played Fr Fintan Stack on the hit comedy series. Television • 11 Jul 19
Father Ted creator remembers Brendan Grace as a legend Father Ted co-creator Arthur Matthews has paid tribute to comedian Brendan Grace who played Fr Fintan Stack on the hit comedy series. Television • 11 Jul 19
Comedian Brendan Grace dies, aged 68 Comedian Brendan Grace has died aged 68, following a short illness - his family said he was very grateful for the support from fans all over the world since his illness was announced. Television • 12 Jul 19
Comedian Brendan Grace dies, aged 68 Comedian Brendan Grace has died aged 68, following a short illness - his family said he was very grateful for the support from fans all over the world since his illness was announced. Television • 12 Jul 19
Brendan Grace receiving treatment for cancer Brendan Grace is receiving treatment for cancer, a spokesperson for the comedian has said. Television • 03 Jul 19
Brendan Grace receiving treatment for cancer Brendan Grace is receiving treatment for cancer, a spokesperson for the comedian has said. Television • 03 Jul 19
Top ten stories of the week Bieber said he wanted to take Tom on a cruising for a bruising; sad news with the death of Philomena Lynott; and Radiohead stick it to blackmailers - here are the stories that got everyone's tongues wagging or eyes rolling over the past week Entertainment news • 15 Jun 19
Top ten stories of the week Bieber said he wanted to take Tom on a cruising for a bruising; sad news with the death of Philomena Lynott; and Radiohead stick it to blackmailers - here are the stories that got everyone's tongues wagging or eyes rolling over the past week Entertainment news • 15 Jun 19
The Divine Comedy on the Fr Ted musical and road rage Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy has released his new album, Office Politics - a sweeping 16-track collection of songs about workplace drudgery and the rise of the machines. Oh, and historical battle re-enactments. Music • 14 Jun 19
The Divine Comedy on the Fr Ted musical and road rage Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy has released his new album, Office Politics - a sweeping 16-track collection of songs about workplace drudgery and the rise of the machines. Oh, and historical battle re-enactments. Music • 14 Jun 19
Father Ted duo settle differences to finish musical Good news Father Ted Fans, the writing team behind the hit comedy have "settled their differences" and are back working on a musical version of the show. Television • 14 Jun 19
Father Ted duo settle differences to finish musical Good news Father Ted Fans, the writing team behind the hit comedy have "settled their differences" and are back working on a musical version of the show. Television • 14 Jun 19
