Former minister, Ceann Comhairle and dad of ‘Father Ted’ star – the life and times of Rory O’HanlonMonaghan man combined his GP duties with being a frontbench TDThe late Rory O'Hanlon. Photo: Tom BurkeJohn Downing Today at 06:30For an ageing generation, Doctor Rory O’Hanlon is best remembered as “Father Dougal’s father”, harking back to the star of the 1990s Father Ted television series, his comedian son, Ardal O’Hanlon.

Source: Irish Independent April 01, 2026 13:33 UTC