Celebrate McGettigan’s JLT Birthday with an Epic Father Ted Themed Weekend Party

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07 November 

: Father Ted is a way of life in Ireland. Set on Craggy Island, this ground-breaking, totally iconic, and utterly hilarious show about priests, their adventures, and plentiful mishaps, ran in the 90’s but has left a lifelong legacy in Ireland and around the world!

Father Ted is a way of life in Ireland. Set on Craggy Island, this ground-breaking, totally iconic, and utterly hilarious show about priests, their adventures, and plentiful mishaps, ran in the 90’s but has left a lifelong legacy in Ireland and around the world!

Father Ted Brunch

To celebrate McGettigan’s JLT birthday, the 5-hour infamous Father Ted themed brunch special is back! Guests will be transported to Craggy Island for an afternoon of hilarious fun-filled games from the ultimate Father Ted themed Funland brunch.

Don't miss the fiercely competitive LOVELY GIRLS competition presided over by special guest Father Damo from the show, plus plenty of Funland attractions for an “experience” unlike any other – with the chance to even take a spin in Father Dougal’s famous bed. Mrs. Doyle will be on hand with her tea trolley full of refreshments to ensure everyone is fuelled for all the fun.

Head to McGettigan’s JLT for a day of great Father Ted craic on Saturday 12th November from 12pm to 5pm, with live music, great food, and unlimited drinks for a great price, starting at AED 149.

What: 5-hour Father Ted Brunch
When: Saturday 12 November, 12 pm – 5pm
Where: McGettigan’s JLT
Price: Soft drinks AED 149 | Premium AED 299

Stand- up Comedy by Joe Rooney

To kick-start the birthday celebrations, legendary Irish comedian Joe Rooney, who co-starred in the original TV show as the rebel Father Damo will be flying in from Craggy Island on Friday 11th November, for one night, and one night only!

Taking to the stage at The Baggot in McGettigan’s JLT to host a night of stand-up and musical comedy, sure to have guests in stitches.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a ‘Lovely Girl’? Guests will have the chance to compete for the title of a Lovely Girl, as well as a chance to win The Dancing Priests and Nuns Dance Off, or a prize for the best-dressed Father Ted character.

Doors open from 7 pm for an evening full of laughter and fantastic drink specials.

Tickets are just twelve dirhams on the door, quite fitting with our Birthday celebration, don't you think?!

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