Killinaskully

Killinaskully

details the bizarre goings-on in a fictitious Irish village called Killinaskully located in the hills of Ireland

Comedy

Seasons

0. Christmas Special I: The Nativity

Air Date: 2003-12-24

Dan, Jimmy and Timmy endeavour to do their Christmas shopping in a rival town. Meanwhile a couple (including an expectant mother) arrive in Killinaskully and seek a place to stay...

The German Fillum

1. The German Fillum

Air Date: 2003-12-30

Two German film-makers come to the remote Irish village of Killinaskully in order to shoot a documentary. Their progress is very much reduced due to the machinations of the unusual locals, including the man-hungry housekeeper Goretti.

The Date

2. The Date

Air Date: 2004-10-03

Love blossoms as both Mr. Cantwell, the local headmaster and German documentary maker Dieter fall for the schoolteacher Miss Fahey.

The New Priest

3. The New Priest

Air Date: 2004-10-10

When old Fr. Mularkey is packed off to a home for the bewildered, the Killinaskully faithful wait with baited breath for their new priest. Their faith is put to the test, however, when the new cleric turns out to be a little more exotic than they're used to.

4. The Sign

Air Date: 2004-10-17

Nothing unites a community like bad news and so the whole village rallies round when Timmy's demise is imminent. A trip to his beloved ""Spudworld"" is hastily planned but, as Timmy heads for the airport, the terrible truth emerges.

5. The Pitch

Air Date: 2004-10-24

Killinaskully GAA club have been using ""the pitch"" for as long as anyone can remember, so, when the widow Gilhooley puts it up for auction they are confident it will be theirs. That is until a flamboyant yank swaggers into town. Will the yank get the field, or will the Dan put a stop to this ""outsider""?

6. The Funeral

Air Date: 2004-10-31

Killinaskully is in festive mood as it prepares for the funeral of one of its most famous sons, ""Jumpin Gerry Houlihan"". Preparations for an extravagant burial are thrown into disarray with news that Jumpin Gerry has already been cremated. Things get a little embarrassing when the great man's ashes disappear and it's left to Jimmy Magee to restore the village pride.

The Election

1. The Election

Air Date: 2005-09-25

It is time for Killinaskully town council elections and, as usual, Willie Power is the likely candidate. However, things begin to turn bad for Willie when Dieter enters the race as a Green Party candidate, promising reforms. Meanwhile, chaos ensues in Jacksie's. The publican's niece plans to take toasted sandwiches, Taytos and Pink Snacks off the menu.

The Dogs

2. The Dogs

Air Date: 2005-10-02

To lengthen the odds for a big race, Willie wants Jimmy to nobble his prize greyhound, Moyganny Lady, so she will lose her next two races. Meanwhile, Dieter plans to pop the question to Miss Fahy.

The Visit

3. The Visit

Air Date: 2005-10-09

A visit from the gung-ho US President, Zachary Taylor Madison, fills the Killinaskullians with excitement. But when the town is taken over by Secret Service agents, only Dan, Killinaskully's own spin master, can put the president in his place.

The Night Out

4. The Night Out

Air Date: 2005-10-16

While Nurse Maloney tries to whip Timmy into shape, the wedding of the year is put on hold after Dieter is found in a compromising position in the ladies' toilet. Despite the best efforts of Cantwell to take advantage of the situation and Miss Fahy, a romantic gesture of Hollywood proportions saves the day.

The Ad

5. The Ad

Air Date: 2005-10-23

Dan gets more than he bargained for when he places an ad in the lonely hearts page of the Gazette, while Jacksie and Fr. Philip go head to head over the "whatcha-call-it" machine in the Gents.

The Play

6. The Play

Air Date: 2005-10-30

The Killinaskullians are poised to take on arch enemy, Bally, in the second Annual One-Act Drama Festival. It's been fifty years since the first one, so all eyes are on Dan as he thatches the set of "The Priest And The Pot O' Soup" but, with it being Halloween, there might be a scary outcome.

7. A Christmas Carol

Air Date: 2005-12-24

The race is on for Willie to find Killinaskully a giant crib when a mysterious stranger and his expectant wife roll into town. Meanwhile, Dan and his fellow wise men wreak havoc on their annual Christmas shopping spree while Sgt. O'Toole is left holding the lamb. Only a pub full of angels could make sense of it all. Elsewhere, Goretti helps a woman give birth to a baby Girl!

1. The Radio Station

Air Date: 2006-10-01

Killinaskully finds its voice when KCR radio takes to the air. Dan's Roger Whitaker albums are a big hit and Goretti tries to spread some romance with her phone-in show. But will the station coax people away from Jacksie's as Fr. Philip intended? Probably not.

2. The Sports Day

Air Date: 2006-10-08

It's a bad day for fr. Phillip when he discovered his that bally's new Parish priest is his old nemesis, fr. Bob 'speedy' Gilmartin. With the sports day coming up, all eyes are on the all priests 10k road race and the u-12 'friendly hurling match' between Killinaskully & the Bally boys.

3. The School Year

Air Date: 2006-10-15

When Miss Fahey disappears there is chaos at the school. Willy struggles to get a new principal before the school inspector arrives.

4. The Driving Test

Air Date: 2006-10-22

When Dan refuses to retract the sexist remarks that he makes about women drivers, all the women in the village go on strike

5. Cheese Dreams

Air Date: 2006-10-29

It's Hallowe'en and Dieter decides to try out some new cheese on the unsuspecting Killinaskullians. With Merry Men, Zombies and a visit to the ER, Dieter's gastronomic episode turns into a bit of a nightmare ... or two ... or three.

6. The Lifeboat

Air Date: 2006-11-05

When a leak is sprung in the roof of the community hall, Willy Power decides to use the EEC lifeboat money to fix it. Chaos can only ensue when an inspector visits wishing to see the lifeboat... elsewhere Goretti discovers the delights of trampolining.

7. A Killinaskully Carol

Air Date: 2006-12-24

Dan is visited by three ghosts on Christmas night who help him discover the true meaning of the season.

1. The Horse Whisperer

Air Date: 2007-09-30

Pa Connors has yet another get rich quick scheme while jacksie bans peaking English in the pub. Pa soon finds that the course of true love does not run moothly. Especially where horses are involved.

2. The Stoats

Air Date: 2007-10-07

With a by-pass threatening the future of the village and rumours circulating about the arrival of the Olympics, it would take all of Willie Power's cunning to save the day. unfortunately, Willie is too busy trying to become a stoat.

3. The Crime Spree

Air Date: 2007-10-14

With Killinaskullly in the grip of a crime spree, a concert by country singer turned rapper, Big Diddy, might bring some relief. However, with Timmy playing records backwards, he might be facing a rap himself.

4. The Visitor

Air Date: 2007-10-21

An old scouting buddy of Dan's proves popular with the locals even though Dan has no recollection of ever meeting him. When the visitor dips his hand in everyone's pocket it might be time for Dan to turn detetive.

5. The Treasure Map

Air Date: 2007-10-28

A mysterious stranger with an intriguing map lures Dan on a spectacular treasure hunt. With a giant golf ball on the loose and the dreaded Bally Boys up to their old tricks it will probably end in a crushing defeat.

6. The Wedding

Air Date: 2007-11-04

Things are looking up for Dieter when Catherine returns from her travels and agrees to be his bride. But with fighting in-laws and Timmy in charge of the rings, it'll be a miracle if anyone gets taken up the aisle.

7. The Christmas Concert

Air Date: 2007-12-24

With a bocity grotto outside Jacksie's, Willie Power is dtermined to spread some Christmas cheer at twenty euro a pop. meanwhile, not even a classic movie from Dieter can save the Christmas concert when the innkeeper decides that there may be some room in the inn after all.

1. The Will

Air Date: 2008-07-28

Goretti takes to the Quija board when Theo is pursued by a money lender.

2. The Festival

Air Date: 2008-10-05

Hoards of dirty bachelors descend on the village.

3. The Rally

Air Date: 2008-10-12

The annual Killinaskully vs. Bally Rally

4. The Trial

Air Date: 2008-10-19

Dan, Timmy and Jimmy battle for their liberty in a tense courtroom drama.

5. The Heist

Air Date: 2008-10-26

It looks like Dan's distinguished life on the dole is coming to an end when he pens an ill-tempered letter to the minister. There's nothing for it but to retrieve the offending post, but with a shop full of pensioners, a swat team and a rebel with a parcel bomb to contend with, Mr. Green and Mr. Pink have their work cut out for them.

6. The Nature Walk

Air Date: 2008-11-02

Cantwell loses his head and several children in the woods at holloween.

7. The Last Round

Air Date: 2008-12-24

Jacksie causes consternation when the bar is put up for sale, but a visit by the Saw Doctors saves Christmas.

8. Christmas Special V: The Emergency - Part 2

Air Date: 2008-12-25

During Christmas 1944, the village's Local Defence Force fail to protect the nearby power station in Part I. In Part II, panic grips Killinaskully as the Luftwaffe attack.

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Rating

8.5/10

Release Date

2003-12-30

Episodes

36 (5 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast