When a Child Is Born

With the birth of Niamh's baby approaching the last thing she needs is a stressful visit from Ambrose's mother, Imelda. Kathleen discovers a miracle at the church 0 a statue has started to sweat. Within hours the town is filled with people and Peter is suspicious that several residents stand to gain from the 'miracle': Assumpta's doing good business at the pub; Padraig's got his first scoop for the local paper; Liam's and Donal's fast-food van is doing a roaring trade; and father Mac is happy to see the donations increase. Padraig's journalistic talent is also put to good use trying to find out what Brian is up to. He's buying land from Eamonn, but he also wants two access roads and he's not saying why. The 'sweat' on the statue is finally identified as chip fat, and Peter gives Liam and Donal an angry lecture on the evils of exploiting the church for their own gain. Ambrose's mother is sent home on the advice of Dr Ryan, but Niamh gives birth in the car on the way back, with Ambrose d

Writing:
  • Kieran Prendiville

Stars:
Release Date: 1996-02-11
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6
TMDb: 6.9/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 50

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When a Child Is Born
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Changing Times!
Episode 2 - Changing Times!
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Episode 3 - Stardust in Your Eyes
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Episode 4 - The Fortune in Men's Eyes
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Lost Sheep
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The Waiting Game
Episode 8 - The Waiting Game
Pack Up Your Troubles
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The Reckoning
Episode 10 - The Reckoning
Amongst Friends
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