Ardal O'Hanlon News

I went to the Comedy Carnival in Dublin. It's a fantastic experience and really well programmed, with lots of interesting acts.

John Stroud, who has died of brain cancer aged 54, was one of the most respected television comedy directors of his generation and worked with some of the best comic talents, including Harry Enfield, Ardal O'Hanlon and Caroline Quentin.

I HEAD for the Shelbourne Hotel to spy on Matt Cooper. His book Who Really Rules Ireland? is launched by comedian Ardal O'Hanlon. A hilarious launch but not such a hilarious message in the book that traces the volatile careers of such powerful legends as Larry Goodman , Sean Dunne and Bernard McNamara , constantly identifying the movers and shakers ...

COMEDY REVIEW: Big Night Out: Ardal O'Hanlon plus Shappi Khorsandi, Pete Firman and Jon Richardson *** 10:14am Tuesday 15th September 2009 By Michael Purton FOR those who only know Ardal Oa Hanlon from his TV work as the dim-witted priest in Father Ted and naive superhero in My Hero, hearing his sharp and world-weary stand-up comes as a surprise.

TIMES are tough, admits Ardal O'Hanlon, confessing he's outsourced his joke-writing operation to India.

London, Robert Newman and the origins of WW1 Witty: Robert Newman The inaugural Greenwich Comedy Festival claims to be London's biggest comedy festival and while that is a bold claim the line-up is certainly impressive.

WIN tickets to see Tommy Tiernan! SHELLEY MARSDEN delves into the unique mind of comedian Tommy Tiernan... - 26/08/09 For most Irish comedy fans, Tommy Tiernan is god.

It's in cinemas next month, and we're giving you the chance to see what you can expect from the new Irish comedy 'Wide Open Spaces'. Directed by Tom Hall and written by 'Father Ted' co-creator Arthur Matthews, 'Wide Open Spaces' follows the escapades of misfits Myles and Austin .

THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC DOWNTURN may have crippled the Celtic Tiger, but the traditional Irish export of absurd storytelling is alive and well.

Ardal O'Hanlon, Dylan Moran and Tommy Tiernan are set to perform their critically-acclaimed stage event the The Fellas Live! in a limited U.S. tour -- 7 performances ONLY -- June 5 - 13.

Comedian, actor and author Ardal O'Hanlon is best known for his role as Father Dougal in Bafta-winning sitcom 'Father Ted' and for his sell-out stand-up shows.