Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish character actress and author.
She is best known for her roles as Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless, and Yvonne Cotton in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
McLynn also appeared as a Garda in Sky One's Trollied.
McLynn is involved with many charities against the racing and export of greyhounds.
She is a patron of Birmingham Greyhound Protection.