I suppose British people generally, probably have very stereotypical notions about the Irish that go back to Victorian times. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
My father was a typical Irish father. He was a nice, hard working, driven guy. His politics were very conservative and I… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
When you grow up in a border area of Ireland, people are very wary and cagy and keep their head down at… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Irish politicians are very accessible to the public, just the messenger boys for the local constituency. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I think there is a very strong sense of Irish identity, and I think partly that's to do with the fact that… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Irish people are still very prickly about Catholic Church. Despite all the scandals and cover-ups that have rocked the church, you can… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I've been a Leeds fan for as long as I can remember. When you are about five or six, you adopt a… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
There is something restless and curious about the Irish. Like everybody else, we want to make money and make our way in… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
From day one working in TV, I have been very conscious of the way the Irish are represented, In every show I've… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
I think Irish people pride themselves on being at the forefront of technological industries, things like the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, all… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Father Ted' was written by Irish people, so that was fine, but around the time we were shooting it 'EastEnders' went to… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
People pay far too much attention to the television and they're quite literal in some ways. At the beginning, when I was playing very… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
I have a certain sympathy with politicians having lived with one. I've seen how no matter how earnest or driven or energetic they are,… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
There is something restless and curious about the Irish. Like everybody else, we want to make money and make our way in the world… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
If you expect a kick in the balls and you get a slap in the face, it's a victory. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
People love authenticity in comedy and, coming from a region, you get a very strong sense of place. They can place you straight away,… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
They were always my favourite scenes working with Don Warrington. He's such a brilliant actor, he has such a presence, you don't have to… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
Marriage is when two people are joined together to become one desperately boring person. — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
I listen to WTF with Marc Maron, although I'm getting annoyed with him, he's a bit too intrusive and fawning. But he's done some… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
My mother tells me I regaled people with stories but I don't remember that. And she disputes the idea that I might be chronically… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
I think a certain amount of depression is sort of a normal state of mind to have. Deep depression is another story - and… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
The beauty of stand-up is that it's very flexible, it's very malleable and immediate. Whatever is in your head that day you can verbalise… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
We didn't have an awful lot of space. There were six of us born within the space of seven or eight years - I… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share
