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Louise is a schoolteacher and freelance event manager based in Galway. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, she has spent over two decades cultivating her encyclopaedic knowledge of Ireland’s favourite sitcom. So much so, Louise is arguably unbeatable in any Father Ted quiz. She has been a lead member of the team behind Tedfest, the annual Father Ted festival, which has been running since 2007. As the Entertainment Co-ordinator for Tedfest for the last 14 years, her job is to perform the ‘Ted check’, creatively deciding which events have the most authenticity and genuine connection with the show. She describes herself as being ‘like the rabbit inside Dougal’s head working the controls, but in reverse.’ Louise referenced original scripts and special commentaries in the curation of this ultimate guide to Father Ted, ranking the episodes from best to worst. The article was edited by Paris Callan, the Head Writer for Meanwhile in Ireland.1 Articles

Niecy O’Keeffe is a freelance journalist from Killeagh who has been working in journalism since the age of 16. She holds an Honours Degree in English, along with Diplomas in Communications and Broadcast Media. Known for seeing the funny side of life, Niecy is an avid traveller with a particular love for exploring Ireland. She has visited almost every county on the island, thanks to her parents’ determination to show their children the full breadth of Ireland while growing up. From Malin to Mizen and everywhere in between, her appetite for a great view is insatiable. Her favourite place in the world is the Sky Road in Clifden, Connemara, and her dream is to one day explore the Glens of Antrim.1 Articles

Sarah Ní Bhealáin is a 23-year-old Irish writer born and bred in County Wicklow. After graduating from University College Dublin with a masters degree in history, she is now working in a sales and marketing support role. Sarah loves all things hiking, heritage, and history, and she is always looking for an excuse to plan her next road trip across Ireland. Chances are you will usually find her reading, writing, or halfway up a hill somewhere exploring some old ruins.

Darragh Geraghty is a writer and editor based in Wicklow. He writes regular lifestyle and culture features for The Irish Times, covering travel, film, video games, books, and family life. He is best known for his recurring “Being Dad” column in The Irish Times Health and Family supplement, where he reflects on life as a stay-at-home dad. In addition to journalism, Darragh has researched, written, and edited for major travel publications including Rough Guide to Ireland, Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget (Ireland chapter), DK Eyewitness Ireland, DK Eyewitness Travel Pocket Map & Guide: Dublin, and the Michelin Green Guide to Ireland. He has also worked as a senior editorial consultant for DK Eyewitness.