Pauline McLynn

Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962 in  Sligo)  is an  Irish actress, comedienne and author, best known for playing  Mrs Doyle in the  Channel 4 sitcom  Father Ted, and  Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama  Shameless. ==Early life [edit] ==

McLynn was born in Sligo but grew up in Galway. She studied History of Art and Modern English at Trinity College, Dublin, but was more heavily involved in Trinity's Dublin University Players, the college's drama society. She graduated with an MA. ==Personal life [edit] ==

McLynn is married to theatrical agent Richard Cook. She is a patron of the children's charity World Vision Ireland and is vice president of Friends of Innisfree Housing Association. McLynn is a big fan of the English Premier League football team Aston Villa F.C. She says her best moment supporting Villa came in 1996 when she watched her beloved side beat Leeds United F.C in the Football League Cup final with her Father Ted co-star Ardal O'Hanlonwho is a big Leeds supporter.