About Maurice O'Donoghue
Born 1950. Maurice O'Donoghue is an Irish actor and television actor.
Maurice Cornelius O'Donoghue is an Irish actor best known for his role as Father Dick Byrne on Father Ted.
He was an English teacher in Mayfield Community School, Cork, Ireland and was known to be one of the best English teachers of his time in 1970's Ireland. He would often act out Shakespeare plays.
His character in Father Ted is well known for his long running feud with Ted, mainly in competitions and the over 75s football tournament. In 1997 he appeared as Eamonn in three episodes of EastEnders.
O'Donoghue is a member of the Theatrical Cavaliers Cricket club, and has captained the team on many occasions.
Filmography
Film
Television
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Who is Maurice O'Donoghue?
Irish actor
When was Maurice O'Donoghue born?
Maurice O'Donoghue was born in 1950.
What is Maurice O'Donoghue's occupation?
Maurice O'Donoghue is an actor and television actor.
What nationality is Maurice O'Donoghue?
Maurice O'Donoghue is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Maurice O'Donoghue
· DBpedia: Maurice O'Donoghue
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice O'Donoghue. https://biography.guide/maurice-o-donoghue/
MLA: "Maurice O'Donoghue." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-o-donoghue/.
Chicago: "Maurice O'Donoghue." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice-o-donoghue/.
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