Darragh Ennis
Darragh Ennis is an Irish entomologist, neuroscientist, professional quizzer, and television personality. He is a researcher at the University of Oxford
About Darragh Ennis
Darragh Ennis is a professional quizzer, television personality and scientist, best known as The Menace on ITV’s hit shows The Chase and Beat The Chasers.
A regular fixture on British television, Darragh also hosts live quiz events across the UK and Ireland. In 2026, he launched his Ultimate Pub Quiz tour across Ireland and filmed Chased Around The World for ITV1, taking the much-loved Chase format to a global stage.
Before television, Darragh was a post-doctoral neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, where his research focused on the brains of insects. He remains passionate about making science accessible, engaging and entertaining for everyone, and hosts the popular podcast Untangling Science, breaking down complex scientific topics through lively and accessible conversations.
In 2024, Darragh published his first book, The Body: 10 Things You Should Know (Orion Books), exploring the fascinating workings of the human body through ten concise and enlightening essays. He also co-hosts the podcast A Normal Meets A Nerd with Dylan Evans.
Combining scientific curiosity with a formidable store of general knowledge, Darragh brings science, discovery and quizzing together with infectious enthusiasm.
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