“You’ll Never Guess What It Is Ted”: Happy Birthday Ardal O’Hanlon – 11 Reasons To Love Father Dougal Maguire

Monaghan man Ardal O’Hanlon turned 49 today. One of Ireland’s much loved comedians, it is his role as Father Dougal Maguire in Father Ted for which he is best known. We couldn’t let Ardal’s birthday pass without marking it in the greatest and most appropriate way possible. Here are 11 reasons Father Dougal will forever remain our favourite priest ever, and arguably one of the greatest characters in comedic television history. 1. His honesty… 2. He’s on the telly… 3. The metaphors…. 4. So considerate... How’s your bra?  5. He loves egg sandwiches… 6. Dougal, we’ll buy you a blue jumper for your birthday… 7. The Ireland jerseys at bedtime… 8.  It’s a difficult one to comprehend… 9. We've all been there... 10. 19th July, the day the ice age ended… 11. Careful now…