Proper noun
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
A surname from Scottish Gaelic [in turn originating as a patronymic].
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAs testament to the character's enduring popularity, Irish bookmakers humorously began collecting bets on whether Dougal would succeed Pope John Paul II upon his death. Source: Internet
As Ted, Mathews sometimes read from a book, Notes from Africa, purportedly written by Father Dougal McGuire, a missionary friend who described his experiences of being attacked and chased by natives. Source: Internet
Both programmes went some way towards freeing O'Hanlon from his association with the character of Dougal in the minds of Irish audiences. Source: Internet
Before The Joshua Trio played at gigs, Mathews would occasionally come on-stage as Father Ted and tell jokes involving his great friend, Father Dougal McGuire. Source: Internet
By the time the show begins, Dougal has been exiled to Craggy Island as punishment for unknown misdeeds. Source: Internet
In 1994, the writers took Father Ted to television, casting O'Hanlon as the on-screen Dougal. Source: Internet