Stephen Tompkinson is Father Clifford - can he fit in with locals?

Ballykissangel

Father Peter Clifford arrives in Ireland from England. Enchanted by his surroundings, he opts to leave the bus before his destination in order to enjoy a stroll through the glorious Wicklow countryside in the sunshine.

Trying To Connect You

Ballykissangel - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. Trying To Connect You

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Keen to fit into village life as quickly as possible, Father Clifford has a trial for the local Gaelic Football team, but he soon gets himself injured.

The Things We Do for Love

Ballykissangel - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. The Things We Do for Love

Widower Quigley prepares to rekindle an old flame, but will Rosarie, his old teenage sweetheart, still have a crush on him? Niamh is looking forward to marrying her beloved Ambrose.

Live in My Heart and Pay No Rent

Ballykissangel - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. Live in My Heart and Pay No Rent

It's Father Clifford's birthday, but he hasn't told any of his flock. So how does the DJ of the local pirate radio station, Angel FM, know about it? In fact, everyone knows and Assumpta has organised a surprise party.

Fallen Angel

Ballykissangel - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. Fallen Angel

Campaigning is vigorous between the chief candidates in local election. The infamous Sean Dooley is up against Brian Quigley, who has the support of the church.

The Power and the Gory

Ballykissangel - Series 1 - Episode 5

5. The Power and the Gory

Father Clifford is dismayed when he is told he is to be sent back to England. His congregation are not happy at losing their nice young priest either.

Missing You Already

Ballykissangel - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. Missing You Already

Series 1

The Ballykissangel locals take part in the annual Charity Slave Auction, where they bid for the right to three hours of someone's time - all in a good cause.

For One Night Only

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. For One Night Only

Gold fever strikes the town when Enda is spotted panning for gold. Liam and Donal start a tourist scam while Father Peter Clifford tries to save the job of a dedicated teacher.

River Dance

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. River Dance

Brian Quigley is making a tourist film advertising Ballykissangel, with Liam and Donal as his crew.

In the Can

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. In the Can

When a newborn baby is left on Father Peter's doorstep, he sets out to find the mother. Garda Ambrose, after slipping on a piece of soap, takes to his bed.

The Facts of Life

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. The Facts of Life

Brian Quigley hires a new housekeeper despite daughter Niamh's displeasure. A bunch of tearaway kids new to the school cause problems for schoolteacher Brendan and shopkeeper Kathleen.

Someone To Watch Over Me

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 5

5. Someone To Watch Over Me

Brian Quigley announces a beauty contest just as the beautiful Naomi comes to town claiming to be Eamonn's niece.

Only Skin Deep

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 6

6. Only Skin Deep

A fire at shopkeeper Kathleen's house leads to her being packed off to her sister. As Kathleen had no insurance, the villagers decide to restore the house for when she returns, and start a collection.

Money, Money, Money

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 7

7. Money, Money, Money

The presence of two strangers in town causes consternation for those with something to hide. Meanwhile, Quigley is burgled, losing, amongst other things, his account books.

Chinese Whispers

Ballykissangel - Series 2 - Episode 8

8. Chinese Whispers

Series 2

With the birth of Niamh's baby approaching the last thing she needs is a stressful visit from Ambrose's mother, Imelda.

When a Child Is Born

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 1

1. When a Child Is Born

Brian's latest business venture to attract Korean investors involves bulldozing a local beauty spot.

Changing Times

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 2

2. Changing Times

With Assumpta on a break in London, Niamh is left to look after the pub, but the new baby is taking its toll her and she agrees to let Ambrose's mother Imelda help her.

Stardust in Your Eyes

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 3

3. Stardust in Your Eyes

Brian is depressed but not defeated after the loss of a major investment. The bank has repossessed his house and car, and when he learns that Ambrose's mother has quite a bit of money tucked away his attitude towards her changes completely.

The Fortune in Men's Eyes

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 4

4. The Fortune in Men's Eyes

Peter returns to BallyK to discover a pair of scantily clad young women in his house. It transpires that Brian's bankruptcy has forced him to rent out the house.

I Know When I'm Not Wanted

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 5

5. I Know When I'm Not Wanted

Assumpta's marriage isn't going well. Leo is finding it difficult settling in and an article written he is writing confirms Assumpta's suspicions.

Personal Call

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 6

6. Personal Call

A young woman arrives in BallyK hoping to find news of her family. Kathleen and Father Mac are particularly uncomfortable around her and Padraig thinks he might be the girl's father, but his suspicions are unfounded.

Lost Sheep

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 7

7. Lost Sheep

The town catches lottery fever after it is announced that the winner bought the Lotto ticket in Kathleen's shop. The win is worth £6 million.

The Waiting Game

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 8

8. The Waiting Game

Assumpta returns from talking to Leo in Dublin and is upset to discover that Peter's mother is dying and he is visiting her in England.

Pack Up Your Troubles

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 9

9. Pack Up Your Troubles

Peter returns to BallyK with a lot of things on his mind. Ambrose catches him, and most of the regulars, at Fitzgerald's after hours, and all face charges.

The Reckoning

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 10

10. The Reckoning

Peter says a final goodbye to Assumpta and takes off on a long walk. Ambrose eventually finds him at the statue of the Blessed Virgin where he and Assumpta once met and talked.

Amongst Friends

Ballykissangel - Series 3 - Episode 11

11. Amongst Friends

Series 3

Fitzgerald's is waiting for its new owner and there are plenty of prospective bidders: Brian wants Niamh to run it; but his main competition is Bella Mooney, who wants to turn the pub into an upmarket bar.

All Bar One

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 1

1. All Bar One

Father Aidan's alleged healing hands land him in trouble when it transpires that the woman he helped is making a fraudulent compensation claim for her injuries.

He Healeth the Sick

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 2

2. He Healeth the Sick

With the birth of Siobhan's baby approaching she starts to look at all her options for the big event, but Brendan is disturbed when she decides on a water birth.

Bread and Water

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 3

3. Bread and Water

Brian is still planning to buy the golf course, but he can't find the necessary funds without some help.

Par for the Course

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 4

4. Par for the Course

Donal becomes very secretive about the new woman in his life, Suzie. He's taking time off work and it's affecting his relationship with Liam.

The Odd Couple

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 5

5. The Odd Couple

Dr Ryan's winning streak in the local horse race is threatened by Razor, who belongs to Danny. He is betting on himself in order to raise the funds to stable Razor in Dublin.

Turf

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 6

6. Turf

Brian is preparing for the pre-opening tournament at his golf course. Micky Keeler doesn't approve of the tournament list but he eventually agrees - then tries to bribe Liam and Donal to fix the draw.

It's a Family Affair

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 7

7. It's a Family Affair

A statue is discovered on Sean's land. It's a 'sheelnagig' - a fertility symbol. Kathleen is disgusted by it and even more disgusted by Aidan's apathy towards it.

Rock Bottom

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 8

8. Rock Bottom

Henry, an African Bishop who was once one of Father Mac's curates, pays a flying visit to the town.

As Stars Look Down

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 9

9. As Stars Look Down

Siobhan and Brendan are secretly planning their wedding but Aidan is not convinced that their reasons are genuine. Having kept it quiet, Siobhan tells Niamh that they are marrying for practical and financial reasons.

Births, Deaths and Marriages

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 10

10. Births, Deaths and Marriages

Niamh's and Ambrose's relationship is disintegrating and he takes it out on everyone else by applying the letter of the law.

It's a Man's Life

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 11

11. It's a Man's Life

A big storm threatens the town, all the animals on Eamonn's farm are acting strangely and Donal's Uncle Minto thinks the storm could be a signal of an imminent UFO landing.

The Final Frontier

Ballykissangel - Series 4 - Episode 12

12. The Final Frontier

Series 4

It is still the night of the bonfire party, which ended the previous series. Niamh decides she must tell Ambrose that the marriage is over.

Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 1

1. Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

It is the eve of Ambrose's funeral and Sean arrives with a gift for Niamh. The next day, all the villagers gather for the funeral. Aidan reads out a police statement from the couple saved by Ambrose before he fell to his death.

Hello and Farewell

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 2

2. Hello and Farewell

Sean and Niamh have not spoken since the funeral. Niamh talks to Father Aidan in the confessional and his advice is that she has to decide what is best for her.

Catch of the Day

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 3

3. Catch of the Day

Niamh has decided that she must move away from BallyK. The decision spurs Brian to sell Fitzgerald's.

Moving Out

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 4

4. Moving Out

A woman representing Australian mining interests arrives in BallyK looking for a "man called Quigley".

Eureka

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 5

5. Eureka

Paul Dooley is released from prison, having spent six months inside for tax fraud. Now bankrupt he does not know that his wife, Oonagh, has arranged a new life for him and their two children, Dermott and Grainne, in Ballykissangel.

Behind Bars

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 6

6. Behind Bars

The Headmaster's post is soon to be vacant and Brendan is in line for the job. He withdraws his name from the list of candidates when he sees a Christian Brother is one of the candidates.

Brendan's Crossing

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 7

7. Brendan's Crossing

Uncle Minto reckons that there is a fortune to be made with illegal spirits. He enlists the help of Liam and Donal to make it, and soon convinces Paul to buy a large consignment, behind Oonagh's back.

A Few Dollars More

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 8

8. A Few Dollars More

Conor tells Orla that he has been offered some work in Spain, and wants to know if there is a future for them.

The Outsiders

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 9

9. The Outsiders

Sean decides to go and see Niamh. Father Aidan is having trouble getting people to join the choir, and Orla doesn't help by telling a few lies to the Dooley children.

With a Song in My Heart

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 10

10. With a Song in My Heart

Mairead has a crush on Aiden, but he doesn't realise this until she kisses him. Her mother wants answers, and Frankie has to question Aiden, who blames himself.

Love's Labours

Ballykissangel - Series 5 - Episode 11

11. Love's Labours

It is the day before Niamh and Sean's Wedding and the men of the village are desperate for him to have a stag night.