01 Aug 2015
On Board
Lucia, pregnant with her first child, prepares herself to be a single mother
Hush-a-Bye Baby
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.
Top Billed Cast
Emer McCourt Goretti Friel
Michael Liebman Ciarán
Cathy Casey Dinky
Julie Rodgers Majella
Sinéad O'Connor Sinéad
Rosina Brown Mrs Friel
Seamus Ball Mr Friel
Julie McDonald Fidelma
Marie Jones Mrs McGuigan
Alan Howley Lenny
David Coyle Father Devine
Brenda Winter Schoolteacher
Seán Doherty Irish Speaking Soldier
Brendan Mac Gabhann Irish Teacher
Irene Bates Bean an tí/Woman of the House
Maureen Dow Sister Concilia
Declan McLaughlin Patrick McGuigan
Sean Carlin Gareth McGuigan
John Coyle Davey McGuigan
Bernie Downes Radio Voiceover (voice)
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