Dermot Morgan

Father Ted creator says religion in Ireland actually had a “terrible effect” on him

“The idea that this supernatural being is controlling everything…” Arthur Mathews, co-creator of one of the greatest TV shows of all time, Father Ted, is our guest on Ireland Unfiltered this week. The comedy writer and actor joined host Dion Fanning to talk about a vast range of topics including his new Brexit-themed show with Matt Berry, […]

“The idea that this supernatural being is controlling everything…” Arthur Mathews, co-creator of one of the greatest TV shows of all time, Father Ted, is our guest on Ireland Unfiltered this week. The comedy writer and actor joined host Dion Fanning to talk about a vast range of topics including his new Brexit-themed show with Matt Berry, […]

7 years ago

A tale of two Popes, one comedian and a changed country

The late Dermot Morgan faced a severe backlash for his satirical take on religious influence in Ireland around the time of the last visit of a Pope to Ireland in 1979. But Ireland is a very different place now, writes his son, Don Morgan. Back in 1979, Ireland was a miserable little country. We were […]

The late Dermot Morgan faced a severe backlash for his satirical take on religious influence in Ireland around the time of the last visit of a Pope to Ireland in 1979. But Ireland is a very different place now, writes his son, Don Morgan. Back in 1979, Ireland was a miserable little country. We were […]

8 years ago

The JOE Interview: Rob Morgan talks about his dad Dermot and the Father Ted years

Father Ted was first broadcast 20 years ago today

8 years ago

Eoin McLove to host Father Ted quiz in honour of Dermot Morgan’s 20th anniversary

It is all for a fantastic cause, too. One of the best things about Father Ted were the amazing supporting characters. Just about everyone has a particular favourite, from Father Todd Unctious to Eurovision host Fred Rickwood, but very few manage to match the comedic madness that came with Eoin McLove. “Go away! I don’t […]

It is all for a fantastic cause, too. One of the best things about Father Ted were the amazing supporting characters. Just about everyone has a particular favourite, from Father Todd Unctious to Eurovision host Fred Rickwood, but very few manage to match the comedic madness that came with Eoin McLove. “Go away! I don’t […]

8 years ago

PICS: Dermot Morgan’s sons unveil his new waxwork at the national wax museum

It’s actually a very good waxwork… Father Ted remains one of the greatest things that Ireland has ever produced, and we don’t say that lightly. The Graham Linehan comedy is beloved both in Ireland and the UK, even though so few episodes were ever made. Safe to say, it has been sorely missed since the […]

It’s actually a very good waxwork… Father Ted remains one of the greatest things that Ireland has ever produced, and we don’t say that lightly. The Graham Linehan comedy is beloved both in Ireland and the UK, even though so few episodes were ever made. Safe to say, it has been sorely missed since the […]

9 years ago

PICS: A plaque has been unveiled in memory of Dermot Morgan in Dublin

We heartily approve of this. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown this evening unveiled a plaque in Mount Merrion in memory of the late Dermot Morgan. Morgan was most famous for his leading role in Father Ted in the ’90s, one of the greatest comedy series ever to make it onto Irish screens, via Channel 4. Father Ted […]

We heartily approve of this. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown this evening unveiled a plaque in Mount Merrion in memory of the late Dermot Morgan. Morgan was most famous for his leading role in Father Ted in the ’90s, one of the greatest comedy series ever to make it onto Irish screens, via Channel 4. Father Ted […]

10 years ago