| DARA | First name of Irish comedian Mr O'briain (4) |
| DAVEALLEN | Stage name of Irish comedian, satirist, and actor David Tynan O'Mahony (4,5) |
| CONANS | Host/comedian Mr. O'Brien's |
| MARC | First name of Irish soccer international Wilson. (4) |
| LIAM | First name of Irish born actor Neeson (4) |
| BRAY | Seaside town in County Wicklow; birthplace of comedian Dara O Briain (4) |
| BONO | Stage name of Irish rock superstar born Paul Hewson (4) |
| WEEK | Mock The ___, satirical celebrity panel show hosted by Dara O Briain (4) |
| BOAT | Series with Dara O Briain, Three Men in a ---- (4) |
| ENYA | Professional name of Irish singer Eithne Ni Bhraonain |
| EIRE | Former name of Irish republic |
| NADINE | First name of Irish member of Girls Aloud. (6) |
| MAEVE | What was the first name of Irish novelist Ms Binchy? (5) |
| FLANN | ___ O'Brien, pen name of Irish novelist and journalist Brian O'Nolan |
| MOCKTHEWEEK | BBC TV comedy panel game chaired by Dara O Briain (4,3,4) |
| OBRIEN | Flann ___, pen name of Irish novelist and satirist Brian O'Nolan |
| OBRIAIN | Surname of Irish comedian Dara |
| MOTHERJONES | Byname (based on her married name) of Irish-born Mary Harris, a high-profile agitator for the rights of workers in 19th/20th-century USA (6,5) |
| ABOAT | Vessel that O'Briain, McGrath and Rhys Jones were in together (1,4) |
| IMOGEN | A girl's name of Irish origin meaning 'maiden' (6) |
