The South Westerlies

The South Westerlies

6.2/10
RTÉ ONE Ended Drama • Comedy

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered September 6, 2020 · Ended October 11, 2020

When a small coastal town in the south-west of Ireland is earmarked for a Norwegian-owned wind farm, it's not just the spectacular scenery that's under pressure.Little lies lead to bigger truths in this charming Irish dramedy. Environmental consultant Kate Ryan goes undercover in a small town to quell objections to a wind farm. But Kate has a complicated history with Carrigeen. Soon after arriving with her son, she runs into an ex-friend and an old flame and realizes her task won't be a breeze.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Little White Lie
Sun, Sep 6 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 50 min
Kate is sent by NorskVentus to West Cork to quell opposition to their offshore wind farm, but her history with the town threatens to expose more than her undercover mission. 
E02
No Word of a Lie
Sun, Sep 13 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 50 min
Kate attempts to change hearts and minds before a key Town Hall vote, while worrying about Conor's growing friendship with Baz. 
E03
Surf's Up
Sun, Sep 20 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 50 min
Kate talks to Breege about letting Conor work at the café so he'll spend less time with Baz. Kate tries to win over Poppy's father, Teddy, one of Carrigeen's loudest wind-farm objectors. Later, Kate is rattled by a surprise visit from NorskVentus boss Sigrid.
E04
Out in the Open
Sun, Sep 27 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 50 min
Conor recovers from the incident at the beach, unaware that Kate let slip news of his true parentage to Baz. As Kate's mother unexpectedly arrives in Carrigeen, Callum tells Kate about an anonymous tip-off that could swing public opinion in their favor. Breege prepares for a foster interview appointment, but her husband doesn't seem to be as excited.
E05
Home Truths
Sun, Oct 4 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 50 min
Conor storms away from Kate after learning the truth about his father, and Poppy urges Baz to have a real talk with him. Kate tells Sigrid her hunch about who is behind the oil pipeline application, prompting Callum to drag Teddy's name through the mud on his radio show.
E06
Windswept
Sun, Oct 11 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000 50 min
Kate becomes a pariah to everyone but Baz when her involvement with NorskVentus is outed to the whole town. With Sigrid showing her true colors and Conor about to make a life-altering decision, Kate must decide where her loyalties lie.
Orla Brady
Orla Brady as Kate Ryan
Eileen Walsh
Eileen Walsh as Breege Muller
Steve Wall
Steve Wall as Baz Crowley
Ger Ryan
Ger Ryan as Noreen Kelleher
Sam Barrett
Sam Barrett as Conor Ryan
Patrick Bergin
Patrick Bergin as "Big Mike" Kelleher
Lily Nichol
Lily Nichol as Poppy Lawson
Kevin Ryan
Kevin Ryan as Callum Kelleher
Julian M. Deuster as Stefan Muller
Stephen Lord
Stephen Lord as Teddy Lawson

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