- Just weeks before his death, he said that he did not want to continue playing the role of Father Ted for fear of being typecast and had written a new TV drama series that was in the process of being made.
- Had a habit of phoning in to Irish chat shows (especially the Late Late Show (1962)) when well-known politicians were appearing and willing to answer questions from the public. Would proceed to ask a pertinent political question in their own voice.
- Was a full-time teacher at St Michael's College, Dublin before he started his comedy career.
- Had two sons Don and Bobby from his first marriage to his long-term sweetheart Suzanne. For the last 11 years he lived with Fiona, the mother of his son Ben at their home in Richmond.
- He and his partner, Fiona, had been hosting a dinner party for friends at their home in Richmond, South-west London, when he collapsed and suffered what is believed to have been a heart attack late on Saturday night.
- In the early 90s, he, Gery Stembridge & Pauline McGlynn were a part of a radio satire show called Scrap Saturday. The series made fun of all the then current politicians. It was cancelled after two seasons by the R.T.E.
- Recorded a surprise Christmas no. 1 single in 1986 entitled "Thank you very much Eastwood". It was humorous take on Boxer Barry McGuigan's win. Dermot Morgan also impersonated Ronald Reagan & Bob Geldof in the song.
- Despite finding fame and fortune as Father Ted, Dermot had been publicly critical of the church.
- Had a third son, Ben, with his girlfriend, Fiona.
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