Andy Quirke is an Irish actor and producer best known for his dual performance in

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Personal life

Andy Quirke's father is the late businessman Richard Quirke - owner of the Dr. Quirkey's Good Time Emporium chain of casinos in Dublin. He has a brother, model Wesley Quirke, the husband of 2003

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. The Quirke brothers are estimated to be worth €25 million from their shareholdings in Dr. Quirkey's. He is also

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Anti-immigration activism

In February 2024, it was reported that a social media channel, associated with Quirke's

show, had been used to "broadcast far-right rhetoric". Quirke did not comment on it and, while aware of the claims,

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also did not comment on the reports. In September 2024, Quirke made a number of comments on social media about RTÉ, stating that "RTE is nothing but a daily propaganda machine for a corrupt government that is trying to enforce globalism". Quirke distributed thousands of Irish tricolour flags ahead of a 26 April 2025 far-right anti-immigration march in Dublin, which was reportedly attended by over 10,000 people.

Filmography

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