James Gralton is the central figure, returning to Ireland after ten years in the United States to help his mother run the family farm. He reopens a community hall for dancing, study, and discussion, but his activism and opposition to eviction bring him into conflict with the Church and Gardaí, ultimately leading to his deportation.
Martin is a determined father who can communicate with ghosts and asks Rose to help save Sarah from a dangerous spell. He becomes a host for spirits, assists Rose in collecting ectoplasm, and faces Christian's scheme despite serious injury. His partnership with Rose develops into both a business and a romance.
A boat worker and family man whose life is disrupted by his renewed relationship with Daniel. He supervises work around the boats, cares for Bernie after his amputation, and struggles with tension at home. When his marriage and working relationships collapse, Jack leaves town rather than continue living a lie.
Maze prison guard who narrowly survives an assassination attempt. He becomes the focal point of Larry's manipulation as the inmate attempts to exploit him for a mass breakout, leading to a corrosive psychological battle between them.
Mikhail is a Soviet soldier and one of the corpse’s principal escorts. He explains that he earned the name “Tor” after killing Waffen-SS soldiers with a hammer during the Battle of Stalingrad. He discusses wartime trauma and revenge with the other soldiers, then learns that the fugitives are heading to a church.
Robert is a high-strung young Irish man traveling to America for the summer. He works on a fishing boat, sells seaweed to Carolyn, and later takes a job with her while developing romantic feelings for her. He shares a room and friendship with Davin, but their relationship is damaged when Davin uses Robert's money to buy a car without permission.
A former teenage IRA member called to testify before Henry’s commission, Michael recounts driving the captive to a farm and witnessing his beating. His account says the captive escaped, attacked him in the woods, and then collapsed after a shot was fired, challenging the earlier version of events.
Barry Ward has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Signature works include Jimmy's Hall, On the Sea, Extra Ordinary. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
