Ballykissangel: Series 4

You might think this tiny Irish village looks peaceful at first glance, but a visit to Fitzgerald's pub puts you elbow-to-elbow with the liveliest locals this side of Dublin. In Series 4, Colin Farrell (Falling for a Dancer, Alexander) rides into town on the back of a racehorse he hopes to stable—illegally—with his Uncle Eamonn. Siobhan wants a water birth for her baby, but when labor starts, a hot tub may have to do. Brian hears destiny calling him to buy a golf course, even if he has to bend a few rules. What to do with an escaped former circus bear and an ancient fertility symbol? Join the fun as tangled love affairs and old family rivalries sort themselves out in 12 new episodes of the series that "makes you want to give it all up and run a pub in Ireland." —Sydney Morning Herald.

Includes the episodes:
All Bar One, He Healeth The Sick, Par For The Course, Bread and Water, The Odd Couple, Turf, It's a Family Affair, Rock Bottom, As Stars Look Down, Births, Deaths and Marriages, It's a Man's Life, The Final Frontier

Brian Quigley has his eye on Fitzgerald's bar, which is being sold at auction following Assumpta's tragic death. But his plans could be thwarted by the appearance of wealthy Mrs Bella Mooney, who has aspirations of her own – and by the reluctance of his daughter, Niamh, to run the place with him. The villagers eagerly anticipate the arrival of their new priest, Father Aidan O'Connell, but it is his sister, the wild and beautiful Orla - fresh from backpacking round the Far East and Tasmania - who attracts more interest, particularly as the priest seems to have gone walkabout after 10 years in a monastery.

All Bar None - Niamh is suspicious of her father's attempts to buy Fitzgerald's. Her terms are that she should have complete control of the business. Meanwhile, the residents of BallyK await the arrival of the new priest while his sister out looking for him, and a bad penny from the past turns up again.

He Healeth the Sick - Father Aidan inadvertently performs a 'miracle' on a bed-ridden woman. Siobhan devotes her time to caring for an pregnant, injured vixen, brought in by Sean Dillon, who Eammon suspects of breeding foxes to kill his sheep. Niamh quits her job after Brian insists they change the name of the pub.

Bread and Water - Brendan is less than keen on Siobhan's chosen method of childbirth. Sean Dillon's teenage daughter arrives in the village and immediately cause an uproar. Father Aidan gets a crash course in monetary realities.

Par for the Course - Brian's dreams of the perfect golf course get an unexpected boost when Orla ropes in a difficult contact who may need buttering up. Father Aidan enjoys his first baptism after a tricky start when Brendan refuses to attend. A mysterious horseman causes a stir.

The Odd Couple - Donal's rescue of a former circus bear proves to be more than he can handle. Kevin secretly helps Sean Dillon to restore an old motorbike, but is soon found out. Brendan is finding life as an absent parent something of a strain.

Turf - There's great excitement as everyone prepares for the annual horse race on the beach. But Doc Ryan's traditional victory is threatened by the appearance of a mystery horse.

It’s a Family Affair - The opening of Brian's golf club doesn't go according to plan. Danny's horse causes problems for Emma. Orla reveals her choice among the men of Ballykissangel.

Rock Bottom - An ancient carving is discovered on Dillon's farm. Deserted by his son and unlucky in love, Padraig reaches an all time low and turns again to drink. His friends must help him get back on his feet. A satellite dish is installed at Fitzgerald's but instead of showing the football, an Argentine soap opera gets the regulars hooked.

As Stars Look Down - His former curate, Henry, who is now a bishop and will soon be promoted to the Vatican, visits Father Mac. Father Aidan has to take over in the role of bingo caller for the OAP bingo night, which is a formula for disaster.

Births, Deaths and Marriages - Siobhan and Brendan decide to get married in secret, but word gets out and Niamh organizes a surprise wedding reception - which doesn't go according to plan. Ambrose and Father Aidan have a night out bowling and get chatted up by the girls.

It’s a Man’s Life - Niamh leaves Ambrose holding the baby after a row. Quigley proves to be an excellent babysitter for Kieran and a good ear for Ambrose. Kathleen meets a visitor from her past - an old boyfriend. Donal comes up elaborate schemes to recover golf balls from a lake on the course.

The Final Frontier - There's a storm brewing over the village and the animals are restless. The strange happenings attract a UFO hunter, Uncle Minto, who recruits Liam and Donal in a plan to get himself abducted by aliens. Ambrose is furious with Dillon and goes to confront him. The storm hits and Dillon's farm is badly damaged.

Father Peter Clifford	---	Stephen Tompkinson
Assumpta Fitzgerald	---	Dervla Kirwan
Brian Quigley	---	Tony Doyle
Father MacAnally	---	Niall Toibin
Niamh Egan	---	Tina Kellegher
Sean Dillon	---	Lorcan Cranitch
Fr Aidan O’Connell	---	Don Wycherley
Orla O’Connell	---	Victoria Smurfit
Liam Coghlan	---	Joe Savino
Donal O’Docherty	---	Frankie McCafferty
Siobhan Mehigan	---	Deirdre Donnelly
Brendan Kearney	---	Gary Whelan
Eamon Byrne	---	Birdy Sweeney
Danny Byrne	---	Colin Farrell
Emma Dillon	---	Kate McEnery
Kathleen Hendley	---	Áine Ní Mhuirí
Oonagh Dooley	---	Marion O’Dwyer
Paul Dooley	---	Owen Roe
Grainne Dooley	---	Katie Cullen
Dermot Dooley	---	Ciarán Owens
Conor Devlin	---	Owen Teale
Frankie Sullivan	---	Catherine Cusack

Series Created by Kieran Prendiville
Written by Jimmy Murphy, Ted Gannon, Stephen Plaice, Robert Jones, Mark Holloway, Barry Devlin
Directed by Chris Clough, Mike Cocker, Simon Massey, Simon Meyer, Peter Lydon, NG Bristow
Produced by Chris Clough
Executive Produced by Sophie Balhetchet, Robert Cooper

“A warmly welcomed return for the series which goes on proving that popular drama can be intelligent, observant and wry.” -Express Magazine

“Father Aidan O”Connell (Don Wycherley) is proving more than capable of filling the cassock of Father Peter (Stephen Tompkinson)."- TVWeek

“Who needs big city adventure when you’ve got Bally K? It may be a remote Irish village with a small population but it certainly gets more than its share of excitement.”- Daily Telegraph, Australia

“Of course, it’s soft-centred and full of blarney, but it also can be quite addictive.”- The Guide, Sydney Morning Herald

Ballykissangel was filmed in beautiful Avoca, a little town about 40 miles from Dublin. Follow the N11 until it turns to the M11 and back to the N11. Then turn off onto the R754 at the sign for Avoca.