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Diona Doherty

b. 1989

Northern Irish actress, writer and comedian

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About Diona Doherty

Born 1989. Diona Doherty is a British and Irish television actor, radio drama actor, actor and stand-up comedian, known for Soft Border Patrol and The Blame Game (British TV programme).

Diona Doherty (born 1989) is an Irish comedian, actress and writer from Derry. She played a Ukrainian student in an episode of Channel 4's Derry Girls. She has been a panellist on The Blame Game since 2021. working with Tim McGarry on The Blame Game since 2021, She competed in 2021's BBC New Comedy Award, making it to the Northern Ireland final. She appeared in series 3 of Blue Lights.

Personal life Doherty is married to Irish comic Sean Hegarty. They have a daughter, Winter, born in 2021 and a son, Rocky, who was born in 2023. and Hegarty has children from a previous relationship.

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Important facts

Born
1989, Derry
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Television actor, radio drama actor, actor, stand-up comedian
Nationality
United Kingdom, Ireland
Known for
Soft Border Patrol, The Blame Game (British TV programme)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Diona Doherty?

Northern Irish actress, writer and comedian

When was Diona Doherty born?

Diona Doherty was born in 1989 in Derry.

What is Diona Doherty's occupation?

Diona Doherty is a television actor, radio drama actor, actor and stand-up comedian.

What is Diona Doherty known for?

Diona Doherty is known for Soft Border Patrol and The Blame Game (British TV programme).

What nationality is Diona Doherty?

Diona Doherty is British and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diona Doherty

· Wikidata: Q62081526

· DBpedia: Diona Doherty

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