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Episode 2
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The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures. It's 1956 in the sleepy Irish town. Stars TP McKenna.
Guard Gallagher gets new lodgings, as arguments rage over President Hoover's cottage.
Series set in the sleepy town of Ballylenon, Co Donegal in 1956.
Written by Christopher Fitz-Simon.
Phonsie Doherty …. TP McKenna
Muriel McConkey …. Margaret D'Arcy
Vera McConkey …. Stella McCusker
Vivienne Hawthorne …. Aine McCartney
Rev Hawthorne …. Gerard Murphy
Peg Sweeney …. Marcella Riordan
Father O'Flatley …. John Guiney
Packy McGoldrick …. Charlie Bonnar
Music arranged and performed by Stephanie Hughes.
Director: Eoin O'Callaghan
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in June 1998.
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