Original Run: 1996 – 2001 Ballykissangel Synopsis Ballykissangel was a highly successful BBC television series broadcast from 1996 – 2001. The story is of an English priest abroad in the Irish village of Ballykissangel has over the last couple of years gained a huge following all over the world. The sheer number of webites dedicated to the adventures of this fictitious Irish village is a testimony to its outstanding success in England, America, Australia, and the rest of Europe. The series is a warm and witty tale of a contemporary rural community enlivened by colourful characters and unexpected love, friendship and rivalry. Especially the suppresed and fatal attraction between Father Peter and Assumpta Fitzgerald kept the fans hooked. When first shown in the UK it attracted 15 milllion viewers and it has drawn thousands of visitors to the village of Avoca, set in the beautiful lush Vale of Avoca, since its start in 1995. Main Cast Dervla Kirwan, Stephen Tompkinson, Tony Doyle, Colin Farrell, Bosco Hogan, Birdy Sweeney Movie Locations Map Location Gallery Fitzgerald’s Pub Avoca River Avoca Bridge Avoca Church National School Hendleys Corner Shop Garda Station Loch Tay External Links Rebecca Stunnel’s location photos
