Irish actor Ben Keaton, who appeared in Father Ted, dies aged 69 The Journal BURKE-KENNEDY, Ben: Death The Irish Times ‘You will always be a legend’: Tributes paid as Father Ted star Ben Keaton dies aged 69 Irish Examiner Father Ted actor Ben Keaton has died her.ie Father Ted star dies suddenly aged 70 as poignant tributes paid Irish Mirror … Read more
Father Ted, Emmerdale and Casualty actor Ben Keaton has died aged 70, with tributes paid to the much loved star remembered for his iconic role as Father Austin Purcell. Father Ted star Ben Keaton has died at the age of 70 Irish actor Ben Keaton who starred in Father Ted, Emmerdale and Casualty has died … Read more
One viewer sat down to watch the classic Irish sitcom Father Ted for the first time and was struck by one curious detail Bethany Whittingham and Monde Mwitumwa 11:16, 13 Mar 2026 A Gen-Z viewer watched Father Ted for the first time Since its premiere in 1995, Father Ted rapidly became a cherished British sitcom … Read more
Thanks to his family and Peacocks Bar and Restaurant, the young comedy fan was able to meet one of his heroes 19:27, 06 Mar 2026Updated 13:36, 07 Mar 2026 Ardal O’Hanlon meets Scott Deighan. (Image: supplied) Comedy fan Scott Deighan recently met one of his heroes, with some help from his family and local community. … Read more
FATHER TED chased by giant peanuts. A hearse in flames after Father Dougal was allowed to do a funeral. And Bishop Len Brennan and Father Jack waking up in a bed full of rabbits. These are some of the most celebrated scenes from the classic TV comedy, which had the late Dermot Morgan as the … Read more