Series synopsis
Single-Handed is a crime drama television series that premiered on RTÉ One on January 1, 2007. It ended on December 12, 2010. It stars Owen McDonnell, David Herlihy, Ruth McCabe and Brian Gleeson.
Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010.
The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.
Premise
Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010.
The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Owen McDonnell as Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll
- David Herlihy as Garda Finbarr Colvin
- Ruth McCabe as Eithne Driscoll
- Brian Gleeson as Cathal
- Sean McGinley as Dennis Costello
- Matthew McNulty as Brian Doyle
- Simone Lahbib as Gemma Burge
- Ian McElhinney as Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll
Guest cast
- Ann Marie Horan as Sarah Burke
- Ronan Leahy as Garrett O'Dowd
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 1, 2007 | January 2, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 2 | January 1, 2008 | January 2, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 2 | April 12, 2009 | April 13, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 6 | November 7, 2010 | December 12, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Natural Justice (1) Sergeant Jack Driscoll investigates the death of an immigrant, raising old secrets and putting his father's powerful friends under scrutiny. |
January 1, 2007 |
| 2 |
Natural Justice (2) Sergeant Jack Driscoll investigates the death of an immigrant, raising old secrets and putting his father's powerful friends under scrutiny. |
January 2, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Stolen Child (1) Jack's investigation of a toddler's disappearance impacts on his romance with Maggie. Are Gerry's past misdemeanours catching up with him? |
January 1, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Stolen Child (2) Jack's investigation of a toddler's disappearance impacts on his romance with Maggie. Are Gerry's past misdemeanours catching up with him? |
January 2, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Drowning Man (1) When Jack's old flame and colleague Maura Dooley arrives on the scene, Jack realises that his counterparts in Dublin are part of the bigger picture. |
April 12, 2009 |
| 2 |
The Drowning Man (2) When Jack's old flame and colleague Maura Dooley arrives on the scene, Jack realises that his counterparts in Dublin are part of the bigger picture. |
April 13, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lost Boys (1) A visit from Jack's English cousin Brian leads to the unearthing of a devastating family secret, and the Garda sergeant must also deal with a troubled teenager who is the chief suspect in the murder of an elderly recluse |
November 7, 2010 |
| 2 |
The Lost Boys (2) A visit from Jack's English cousin Brian leads to the unearthing of a devastating family secret, and the Garda sergeant must also deal with a troubled teenager who is the chief suspect in the murder of an elderly recluse |
November 14, 2010 |
| 3 |
Between Two Fires (1) Jack investigates a suspicious fire at a troubled housing development, but his loyalties are tested by the suspicion that an old friend may have been responsible. Meanwhile, Gemma falls out with Brian over his plan to stake a claim to Eithne's land. |
November 21, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2007 |
| Last aired | December 12, 2010 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |