Fans of HUGE 90s sitcom go wild as castmates reunite almost 30 years after show first aired

Fans of a huge 90s sitcom went wild as the castmastes reunited at Comic Con in Belfast this week. 

Three stars from the popular Channel 4 comedy show Father Ted posed together in a sweet snap before they treated fans to a rendition of some of their most famous lines. 

The show, which aired for three series between 1995 and 1998, was home to major faces Patrick McDonnell, Paddy Ward and Ben Keaton. 

And the trip appeared together at the comic festival as they demonstrated their close bond in a smiley snap on the steps of the Lisburn venue.

Speaking to his followers on Instagram, Patrick, who played heartthrob singer and TV personality Eoin McLove, began: ‘I’m at the Icon Centre in Lisburn for Comic Con and I smell wee.’

Fans of HUGE 90s sitcom Father Ted  go wild as castmates Patrick McDonnell, Paddy Ward and Ben Keaton reunite almost 30 years after show first aired 

Speaking to his followers on Instagram, Patrick, who played heartthrob singer and TV personality Eoin McLove, began: ‘I’m at the Icon Centre in Lisburn for Comic Con and I smell wee’

The camera then panned round to Paddy, starred as Bishop Jordan, as he exclaimed: ‘I’m fine thanks!’

Then, Ben, who played the irritating priest, Austin Purcell, appeared in the video where he jokingly asked: ‘We’re missing [someone]. Who’s the short fella we’re missing today on Saturday?’

He then added: ‘I’ll baptise your babies. Bring them!’

Getting back to the point, Patrick continued: ‘We’re here all day and Father Damien (Joe Rooney) is joining us tomorrow. See you then!’

He then reenacted one of his character’s famous lines as he sarcastically added: ‘I could have you killed.’

Fans were left in hysterics as they took to the comments with a plethora of laughing emoji faces. 

They wrote: ‘This is brilliant,’; ‘We need the play!’;’ ”I could have you killed’. So demure and mindful’; ‘Iconic’. 

Father Ted followed three misfit priests and their housekeeper living on Craggy Island, however it was not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seemed to be.  

Father Ted followed three misfit priests and their housekeeper living on Craggy Island, however it was not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seemed to be (pictured 

Then, Ben, who played the irritating priest, Austin Purcell, appeared in the video where he jokingly asked: ‘We’re missing [someone]. Who’s the short fella we’re missing today on Saturday?’

Patrick then reenacted one of his character’s famous lines as he sarcastically added: ‘I could have you killed’

Fans were left in hysterics as they took to the comments with a plethora of laughing emoji faces

The show’s star Dermot (pictured) sadly passed away in 1998 after a shock heart attack at 45 years old. Frank also passed away in 2016

In 2019, Father Ted was named the second-greatest British sitcom (behind Fawlty Towers) by a panel of comedy experts for Radio Times 

The three main priests were played by Dermot Morgan (Father Ted), Ardal O’Hanlon (Father Dougal McGuire) and Frank Kelly (Father Jack Hackett).  

The series won several BAFTAs including Best Comedy Series twice.

In 2019, Father Ted was named the second-greatest British sitcom (behind Fawlty Towers) by a panel of comedy experts for Radio Times.

The show’s star Dermot sadly passed away in 1998 after a shock heart attack at 45 years old. Frank also passed away in 2016.