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The Forester's Daughter

Dramatisation of a short story by Claire Keegan. When Martha accepts Victor's proposal, she finds herself bored and lonely on his farm. But she has a secret.

Dramatisation of a short story by Claire Keegan. When Martha accepts Victor Deegan's proposal, she finds her new life on his farm monotonous and lonely. But Martha has a secret.

Martha ...... Maria Doyle Kennedy
Deegan ...... Owen Roe
Victoria ...... Emma Bolger
The Stranger ...... Conor Mullen
Big Lad ...... Glen Barry
Young Lad ...... Johnny Brennan
Nancy ...... Cathy Belton
Mrs Duffy ...... Aine Ni Mhuri
Mr Flemming ...... Wesley Murphy
Mr Davis ...... Gerry O'Brien
Father Pat ...... Frankie McCafferty
Dog Buyer ...... Miche Doherty

Directed by Heather Larmour.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Feb 2009 14:15

Broadcast

  • Mon 2 Feb 2009 14:15

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