Patrick McDonnell (actor)

Patrick McDonnell
Born
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)Comedian, Actor
Years active1994–present

Patrick McDonnell is an Irish actor and comedian. He has starred in the RTÉ hidden camera comedy show Naked Camera[1] and the sketch show Stew. However he is probably best remembered at home and abroad for his role as Eoin McLove in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.

Patrick McDonnell is a native of Dromiskin, County Louth. He studied in Dundalk CBS and St Patrick's College, Maynooth holding a master's degree in Irish history.[2]

He has played various roles in hit Irish comedy show The Savage Eye, which is written and also co-stars David McSavage. He also is the co-host of the podcast "Talking Ted", from the HeadStuff Podcast Network.

  1. ^ "The comedy don". Irish Times. 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Comedy | Patrick McDonnell | In Profile". Entertainment.ie. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014.