Ballykissangel
“An English priest transferred to a small Irish village.”
Series Overview
A young British priest adjusts to life in a rural Irish community where life revolves around the church and the local pub. Everyone knows everyone else's business, and everyone usually has an opinion on it. While characters come and go, the small-town qualities remain.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 57 Episodes
50 min per episode
1996 – 2001
Premiered: Sun, Feb 11, 1996
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 8: “Smoke Signals”
Father Mac is outraged when he learns that Vincent has married Barry and Lyn, and to make matters worse the Bishop has found out as well. Also, the bank has foreclosed on the priest's house, so Vincent is forced to find a place to sleep in various places. Meanwhile, Louis's dog is unwell, and when Siobhan seeks to find out why she finds some strange plants on the mountain, which attracts the interest of both Doc Ryan and Frankie. And then there's Liam, the cool dude....!
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Ballykissangel trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-13
Cast & Creators
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Niall Tóibín
Father Mac
Bosco Hogan
Doc Ryan
Gary Whelan
Brendan Kearney
Deirdre Donnelly
Siobhan Mehigan
Joe Savino
Liam Coghlan
Frankie McCafferty
Donal Doherty
Áine Ní Mhuirí
Kathleen Hendley
Robert Taylor
Fr. Vincent Sheahan
Katie Cullen
Grainne Dooley
Owen Roe
Paul Dooley
Catherine Cusack
Frankie Sullivan
Susannah Doyle
Avril Burke
Marion O'Dwyer
Oonagh Dooley
Paul Ronan
Edso Dowling
Mick Lally
Louis Dargan
Ciarán Owens
Dermot Dooley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieran Prendiville
Carol Ann Docherty
Tony Garnett, Joy Lale
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Garnett
Producer
Joy Lale
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballykissangel
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What is Ballykissangel about?
A young British priest adjusts to life in a rural Irish community where life revolves around the church and the local pub. Everyone knows everyone else's business, and everyone usually has an opinion on it. While characters come and go, the small-town qualities remain.
How many seasons does Ballykissangel have?
Ballykissangel comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Ballykissangel?
Key cast members in Ballykissangel include Niall Tóibín, Bosco Hogan, Gary Whelan, Deirdre Donnelly, Joe Savino.
Who created or directed Ballykissangel?
Ballykissangel was developed and directed by Kieran Prendiville.