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 ...

Legendary Dublin comedian and entertainer Brendan Grace had many much-loved characters. Here are just some of the memorable moments from Grace's 50-year career: 1. Comedy sketch character 'Bottler' ...

Father Ted star Brendan Grace has sadly passed away aged 68 after a short illness. The comedian – who was also a singer – was perhaps best known for playing Father Fintan Stack in the classic Channel ...

Father Ted co-creator Arthur Matthews has paid tribute to comedian Brendan Grace who played Fr Fintan Stack on the hit comedy series. Speaking on RTÉ Radio One, Arthur Matthews, who wrote the ...

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FATHER Ted star Brendan Grace has died aged 68 after a battle with lung cancer. The singer and comic, who played obnoxious Father Fintan Stack in the hit TV show, passed away this morning. Comic ...

While Jack must have been an absolute pain to live with, sometimes it really is a case of better the devil you know. Jack has always had a loveable charm, happy with merely his dirty magazines and ...

One of Father Ted's creators has told how Brendan Grace landed a role in the popular TV show. Irish writer Arthur Mathews was key in choosing the comedian to play Fr Fintan Stack. Speaking in the wake ...

It is 25 years today since the first episode of Father Ted aired on Channel Four. Grace is an Irish showbiz veteran, with a lengthy career over 50 years spanning into music, stand-up comedy and acting ...