Series synopsis
Red Rock is a soap drama crime television series that premiered on TV3 on January 7, 2015. It was created by Peter McKenna. It stars Adam Weafer, Jane McGrath, India Mullen and Sean Mahon.
Starting on the day a long, dormant feud between two local families is brutally reignited, this continuing drama is based around a busy Dublin Garda station. On one side, the Hennessys, a local dynasty, whose name is above half the businesses in town. On the other side, the Kielys, who have turned petty crime into a cottage industry. Charting the life and dramas of a community about to be enveloped by a feud, through the eyes of those who police it, each episode will be a mix of 'crime of the we ...
Premise
Starting on the day a long, dormant feud between two local families is brutally reignited, this continuing drama is based around a busy Dublin Garda station. On one side, the Hennessys, a local dynasty, whose name is above half the businesses in town. On the other side, the Kielys, who have turned petty crime into a cottage industry. Charting the life and dramas of a community about to be enveloped by a feud, through the eyes of those who police it, each episode will be a mix of 'crime of the week' stories and on-going serial arcs, following principle characters in both their professional and personal lives. A powerful and moving drama, Red Rock is a contemporary western, set in the shadow of Ireland's 'gold rush'.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adam Weafer as David Hennessy
- Jane McGrath as Garda Sharon Cleere
- India Mullen as Katie Kiely
- Sean Mahon as Garda Sergeant Brian McGonigle
- Richard Flood as Garda Supt. James McKay
- Sean Mahon as Garda Sergeant Brian McGonigle
- Patrick Ryan as Garda Paudge Brennan
- Pandora McCormick as Claire Hennessy
Supporting cast
- Jack Nolan as Michael Hennessy
- Cathy Belton as Patricia Hennessy
- Boyko Krastanov as Garda Adrijan Kosos
- Andrea Irvine as Garda Det. Angela Tyrell
- David Crowley as Garda Sean Holden
- Paul Roe as Vincent Kiely
- Denise McCormack as Bridget Kiely
- Anthony Brophy as Liam Reid
- Martin Galligan as Darren Kiely
- Róisín O'Donovan as Niamh Reid
- Ann Skelly as Rachel Reid
- Stephen Cromwell as Keith Kiely
Guest cast
- Chris Newman as Garda Rory Walsh
- Aidan McCann as Finn Bruton
- Graham Earley as Derrick O’Dwyer
- Tony Doyle as Carl
- Nic Furlong as Tony Doyle
- Joe Taylor as Chief Superintendent
- Anthony Morris as Eddie Foley
- Brian Roche as Little Barry
- Philip P. Coffey as Johnny Gillen (as Philip Coffey)
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 59 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 47 | January 7, 2015 | December 31, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 2 | March 6, 2017 | |
| Season 3 | 4 | March 13, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 1 | April 23, 2018 | |
| Season 5 | 5 | January 22, 2018 | April 1, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 0 | January 6, 2020 | January 8, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A body is discovered on the pier and the Hennessys and the Kielys are at war again. Meanwhile, Michael is hiding something and Sharon discovers some shocking information about a colleague. |
January 7, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A familiar face returns to the Kiely family, spelling trouble for the Gardaí. While Niamh tries to get the café ready for its opening, her father's actions weigh heavily on her mind, with a visit from landlord Patricia Hennessy increasing the tension. |
January 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A visit to the hospital causes heartbreak for Superintendent James McKay and his wife Claire. As McKay worries for the wellbeing of his wife, she remains defiant. Garda Sharon Cleere and Garda Angela Tyrell discover another crisis. There are arguments in the Kiely household while Bridget and her loyal son Keith continue to plot revenge. Katie and David Hennessy continue to sneak around but are caught out. As David covers their tracks, Katie discovers something more sinister. |
January 14, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 6, 2016 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 7, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 13, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 161 | March 13, 2017 |
| 2 | Episode 162 | March 20, 2017 |
| 3 | Episode 163 | March 27, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 01 | January 22, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Paudge is horrified to realise the truth about Aoife and Tony. Johno is detemined to find out who is selling the missing drugs, and Keith tries to pay Alice less than they agreed. |
January 29, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode # 5.1 An apathetic Paudge is struggling following Sharon's departure, but a grieving Aoife Burke re-engages him. Keith is tired of living in fear and confronts Alice Bruton. |
January 22, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode # 5.2 Paudge discovers the extent of Aoife's past with Tony Doyle. Keith pays Alice less than they had agreed. |
January 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode #5.3 A horrified Dunne learns that the man he is protecting is not who he thought he was. Alice reveals Keith's dealings to the Kielys. Conor wants a chat with Angela at the station. |
February 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 196 | January 6, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 197 | January 8, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV3 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 5, 2018 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |