Plaque erected in honour of Dermot Morgan

Well deserved.

A plaque commemorating the beloved Irish actor, Dermot Morgan, has been unveiled in Dublin,

Paying tribute to the “actor, writer, iconoclast, satirist”, the plaque was erected at McGuire’s Mount Merrion Stores on Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion where Morgan was a regular customer, having been born and raised in the area.

Barry Saul from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said that "Dermot is as relevant and as important today as he was when he was still creating new comedy".

"As the plaque says Dermot was a pioneer. He not only changed Irish comedy but also made a significant impression on the wider cultural and indeed political landscape. From his first appearances on Kenny live, through Scrap Saturday and finally Father Ted.

"There are few people who have impacted to such an extent on the cultural life of the country during a time of dramatic change. It is for these reasons that the Council has erected this memorial plaque."

Dermot’s wife, Susanne, his partner Fiona Clarke, sons Don, Rob and Ben as well as his baby grandson, Dermot - were there to witness the unveiling that took place last night.

Morgan passed away in 1998, after suffering a heart attack. Frank Kelly, who of course played Father Jack, died earlier this year, 18 years to the day after his co-star's death.