Patrick McDonnell (actor)

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
Born	Dromiskin, County Louth, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Occupation(s)	Comedian, Actor
Years active	1994–present

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.

Career

• Stephanie Knows Who (1994) (Short)
• Father Ted (TV series) (1998)
• Don't Feed the Gondolas (TV series)
• Separation Anxiety (2002)
• Stew (TV series) (Various Roles) (2004)
• Naked Camera (TV series) (Producer) (2005–2007)
• Comedy Showcase (TV series) (2007)
• The Savage Eye (Various Roles) (2009–Present)
• Val Falvey TD (TV series) (2009)
• Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (TV documentary) (2011)
• Moone Boy
• The Young Offenders (1 episode) (Guard) (2020)