'Father Ted' fans gear up for Ted Fest

Father Ted fans are gearing up for the second annual festival celebrating the classic sitcom.

Tickets for this year's Friends of Father Ted Festival, otherwise known as Ted Fest, sold out in just 30 minutes.

The event is held in memory of actor Dermot Morgan, who played Father Ted Crilly in the BAFTA Award-winning series.

It will take place between February 25 and March 2 on the island of Inis Mor off the coast of County Galway, Republic of Ireland.

Attractions making a return from last year include an anniversary ball, the Lovely Girls competition and Toilet Duck Comedy Award.

Organiser Peter Phillips said: "The Song For Europe contest will also be running again. Other highlights include the World's Biggest Cup of Tea, the First All-Ireland Blondes-Only Snakes and Ladders Tournament, The Craggy World Cup and Buckaroo Speed Dating."

The show's writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews will also be on hand to chat to fans at nearby Kilfenora in Co Clare, one of the show's locations.

Father Ted ran from 1995 to 1998 on Channel 4 and starred Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Pauline McLynn and Frank Kelly.

Morgan died of a heart attack at the age of 45 the day after filming ended on the last episode.