23 April,

Fiction /

Ardal O’Hanlon: A Plot to Die For

Thursday, 23 April 2026, 5:30pm

Town Hall Theatre / €20/22
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Ardal O’Hanlon, Ireland’s beloved comedian, actor and novelist will discuss his fascinating new murder mystery A Plot to Die For with Edel Coffey.

When beloved celebrity gardener Finn O’Leary returns to his hometown of Abbeyford in Ireland to care for his aging mother, he is naturally roped into the Tidy Towns committee – a competition fanatically fought over by every town and village in the land. His best friend’s sister, Aoife, is sure that this year Abbeyford will take home the prize with the nation’s favorite gardener on-side.

But Finn’s not been back long when an alto-baritone at his mother’s choir practice drops dead, and Finn soon finds himself trying to solve a murder – or two!



Star of Father Ted, My Hero and Death in Paradise, Ardal O’Hanlon continues to tour as one of the world’s best-loved stand-up comedians. He has written two critically acclaimed novels: The Talk of the Town and Brouhaha and has just published his latest novel A Plot To Die For.

 

Edel Coffey is a journalist, editor, broadcaster and author with 25 years of experience working in national Irish media, across print, radio and television. She currently works as a freelance journalist and is a regular contributor to The Irish Times, RTE, Today FM and Newstalk. She has published two number-one bestselling novels, for which she received an An Post Irish Book Award. She lives in Galway with her husband and children.

Event Location

Town Hall Theatre

1 Courthouse Square, Galway, H91 VF21

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Access Statements Cúirt

The main auditorium is step free with accessible seating and
accessible toilet facilities. Please let the box office know of any
requirements so that they can assist with seating. There are two
accessible parking spaces on Waterside immediately by the
venue and a further two spaces on Corrib Terrace. There is a
Loop System in every auditorium. There is a Fresh Air Distribution
System. All events at the Town Hall Theatre will be captioned.