Ruth McCabe

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Characters played by Ruth McCabe

Mary — My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989)

A nurse who becomes Christy's handler, reads his autobiography, and leaves a charity event with him after he asks her out.

Peggy O'Shea — Wake Wood (2011)

The widow of farmer Mick O'Shea. Initially refuses Arthur's request to use Mick's body for the resurrection ritual due to suspicion of the couple. Arthur tacitly threatens her into compliance. She frightens Alice, triggering boundary-crossing consequences, and is later murdered by the resurrected Alice.

Mary Mulligan — The Closer You Get (2000)

Mary intercepts Ollie Doyle's magazines, prompting an argument in which he insists that what he does privately is his own business. Her intervention brings Ollie's private life into conflict with the village's expectations, though the plot summary does not specify their relationship.

Barbara — Crossroads of Laredo (1996)

An old friend of Lem, Barbara is pursued and married by Tex. A year later, she is shown with their newborn child while Tex neglects her and spends money with saloon girls. After Lem defeats Tex, Barbara leaves Tex’s gun at his grave, then kisses Lem and tells the crowd she loves him, helping secure Lem’s release.

Career Overview

Ruth McCabe has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work is anchored in the The Barrytown Trilogy universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Damo & Ivor: The Movie, The Snapper, Philomena. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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