A Co. Monaghan actor and comedian has received UCD Literary and Historical Society's James Joyce Award.
Ardal O'Hanlon received the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the ars and Irish cultural life.
The Carrickmacross man's career has spanned more than three decades across television, film, stand-up comedy and literature.
O'Hanlon is widely known for his iconic role as Fr Dougal McGuire in Father Ted, as well as his acclaimed work as a novelist and stand-up performer.
Regarded as one of Ireland's most enduring and respected comedic figures, the Carrick man has enjoyed a successful acting career in comedy and drama, with numerous appearances across British and Irish television.
In a post on social media this week, UCD outlined that the James Joyce Award is given by the L&H Society to public figures who have achieved outstanding success and made a significant contribution to cultural and public life.
It is named after James Joyce, UCD's most distinguished alumnus and author of Ulysses, Dubliners, and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, who was an active member of the Society during his time at the university.
The society's auditor Noah Mullen Clarke has said that from Ardal's iconic role as Fr Dougal in Father Ted to his acclaimed work on stage, screen, and as a novelist, his "wit and warmth have made a lasting impact".
He added that it was a pleasure to celebrate his achievements and welcome the actor to the university.
