Ardal O’Hanlon says he used to get DEATH threats while on Father Ted

May 6, 2016

Ah, the lives of the rich and famous, huh?

Ardal O'Hanlon was possibly our favourite star in Father Ted (apart from Ted, of course) and with his good humoured nature, it's a wonder why anyone would ever hate on him.

But the star has opened up about the time he used to get death threats while starring on the comical TV show.

“I remember it was along the lines of, ‘you’ve gone over to England and you’ve taken the Queen’s shilling. You’re a disgrace to the country and if I ever see you, I’ll kill you’,” he told The Sun.

“I showed the postmark to someone and they said, 'I think that’s from a little place in the West of Ireland’.”

However, one of Ardal’s friends took a holiday in the remote village and said it could only have been one person that sent the threat.

“The only person it could be is this old ranter and raver in the pub who gives out about people on the telly,” Ardal said.

“So, being a stalker in Ireland is a rubbish occupation.”

Ah, Ardal, you never fail to make us laugh.

THIS Dublin pub is holding a Father Ted table quiz and you’re SO going

Apr 18, 2016

by Amber Saunders

If you know your Father Stones from your Father Stacks, and want the whole city to hear about it, then you NEED to get yourself to The Grand Social next Tuesday at 8pm.

Raising funds for the Dublin Roller Derby who are hoping to become the first Irish league to participate in the Beach Brawl international roller tournament in the US, the Grand Social are giving you and your crew the opportunity to pit your wits against other Craggy Island experts.

At just €10 per person and prizes up for grabs, we can't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday night in the city centre, so check it out here!

Our favourite host Graham Norton is set to debut his FIRST novel

Entertainment

Mar 20, 2016

by Amber Saunders

We all love a bit of Graham Norton, from his stint on everyones beloved Father Ted to his popular talk show, we just can't get enough of the comedian.

And now, it seems we're going to get a whole lot more as Graham is about to debut his first novel.

UK publishers Hodder & Stoughton have revealed that even though the book has no name yet, it will be hitting bookshelves soon.

“I’m thrilled to be publishing Graham’s first novel and to be launching what we believe will be a major new career for him as a novelist,” Hodder & Stoughton's Hannah Black told the Mail On Sunday.

“This is a darkly funny book; Graham is a skilled storyteller, the writing impressively broad and layered.

“He knows this world and he understands people, their secret passions, and motivations, and that is in part what helps to make this such an accomplished and compelling debut,” she added.

The TV host wrote the book last summer, and actually surprised himself by doing it.

“Like so many other people I’ve always wanted to write a novel and I’m both proud and shocked that I have finally done it. It’s a mixture of mystery and romance, set in a part of the world I love,” he said.

He will be missed: Star of Father Ted Frank Kelly has passed away

Celebrity

Feb 28, 2016

by Amber Saunders

The stage and screen star Frank Kelly has passed away.

The actor was well-known for his parts on Emmerdale and Halls Pictorial Weekly, but it was his iconic role in Father Ted that brought him the love and adoration from the Irish.

Last year, Frank revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, yet the reason for his death has not been confirmed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

He was some legend.

Father Ted fans gather for TedFest and it’s all kinds of WONDERFUL

Feb 25, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Hundreds of Father Ted fans are flocking to TedFest on Inishmore island this weekend for a few days of hardcore Father Ted-ism.

The festival started in 2007, and diehard fans dress up for the whole weekend, along with taking part in competitions and silent discos (because you can't disturb the nuns).

It seems like mighty craic and with only 300 tourist beds available on the island, obsessed fans scramble to get tickets each year.

Looking at a few videos though, we might try our arm at it next year. Who doesn't want to take part in the lovely girls competition anyway?!

Ah, Father Ted! A Lovely Legs competition is running in Kerry

Feb 1, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Now, we know The Lovely Girls competition on Craggy Island was a major hit (even if it wasn't real), and Father Ted loved it also, but there's a new competition running in Kerry, and we think it might be even better.

The Lovely Legs competition has been launched in a shop in Kerry for the run up to Valentine's Day.

And it's not just the ladies entering, nope, the lads are in on this one too.

Men and women are being asked to send in pictures of their legs for the chance of winning €100 and a years supply of tights OR a suit, shirt and tie for the men from East River in Listowel, Kerry.

The men's legs are being judged by Lynn and Fiona O Connor and the ladies legs are being judged by Radio Kerry DJ, Andrew Morrissey.

If you want to apply, you have to be 18-years-old and over. The closing date is this Valentine's Day at 2pm.

So get snapping ladies… and men.

If you have a story, video or anything else you think we’d love, catch us on Instagram, Twitter or hello@shemazing.ie.

My Lovely App is here and Father Ted fans are feeling the pressure

Nov 10, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Another day, another app that has everyone with a smart phone double tapping or right swiping. We thought that there was very little that had not yet been turned into an app.

However, this is one that has made every Father Ted fan’s day!

My Lovely App (we kid you not) has launched and it is the only smartphone feature you will probably ever need.

Irish design studio Reflex Studios launched the Father Ted quiz app this week and it is available to download from Google Play or iTunes. To make it even better, the app is free.

Users are provided with 200 questions based on the entire series. However, per quiz you are tasked with answering 10 random questions.

The app also tests you on how long it takes you to correctly answer the questions, so you better be prepared for some heated competitions.

Of course you can then share your score on social media.

Pressure to get them all right! I just scored 100% in 33 seconds in the ultimate father ted quiz #MyLovelyApp

— Fr Dougal McGuire (@DougalMacGuire) November 8, 2015

If there was ever a special someone in your life with a desperate longing for a Father Ted board game, then you should definitely let them know the answer to their problems has been found.

The “ultimate Father Ted quiz” apparently boasts questions that only the most hard core fans will be capable of answering. You know you want to…

Careful now, fingers crossed the trivia won’t lead to any intense fan competition.

Father Ted just beat Friends and X-Files to a VERY cool achievement

Oct 16, 2015

by Amber Saunders

The folks on Craggy Island just won out over our mates at the Central Perk with a big achievement.

Father Ted has been voted as one of the most-popular TV shows of the last 25 years, as voted for by IMDb users.

The list features shows made between 1990 and 2014, with the 25 best chosen according to all-time IMDb user rating averages.

Ted, Doogle and Jack come in at 20th place, beating Friends, The X-Files, Twin Peaks and more.

We reckon the priests and Mrs Doyle would be pretty chuffed with that – if they'd ever heard of IMDb, or the internet for that matter.

Topping the list is True Detective, although with its shaky second series we doubt it will remain in first place for next year's vote.

Other notable shows featured include Breaking Bad, Sherlock, House and Game of Thrones.

Basically, every good TV show ever.

Oh no: Americans watch Father Ted for the first time

Aug 18, 2015

by Amber Saunders

Uh oh, if you're offended easily, then look away now. A group of American's have watched Irish television series Father Ted for the first time and they really just didn't grasp it. Like, at all.

Fair enough, it is extremely Irish humour, but they had a bit of trouble trying to wrap their head around it. Buzzfeed asked some of their staff to sit and watch the iconic television series for the first time and according to them, Irish people wearing a lot of turtle necks.

Once the episode started, they got more confused. Asking "Were we supposed to laugh at that?" and saying "I don't think it's funny at all" in an innocent manner without realising that they are basically insulting our entire heritage.

They were most confused by the mention of a watching a film on the TV show to which they asked "What's filum? What's filum??"

And the attempt at an Irish accent? Please stop.

The most odd part of the video was probably the pair that said they were attracted to Father Dougal. He wasn't exactly a sex symbol when the series first aired, but now that you mention it…

Groomsmen create their own epic ‘lads dance’ routine!

Jun 10, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Rodney and Marie Atkinson probably won’t forget their wedding ceremony in a hurry, thanks to the epic “lads dance” that their groomsmen decided to create for their special day.

According to the video description, the lads practised their own brilliant dance moves during their stag as well as the weeks leading up the wedding and then performed the finished result at Rodney and Marie’s wedding last weekend.

The groomsmen danced along to tunes from the Dancing Priest in Father Ted, Gangnam Style, to even Beyonce’s Single Ladies.

Of course, if the brilliant dance moves weren’t enough, the pink visors and even fluorescent leg warmers definitely completed it.