Series synopsis
Aifric is a family drama comedy television series that premiered on TG4 on November 2, 2006. It ended on November 25, 2008. It was created by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin, Micheál Ó Domhnaill. It stars Cliona Ní Chiosáin and Barry Barnes.
The series follows the life of Aifric whose wacky family have just moved to a new town in the West of Ireland. The 14yr old wants nothing more than to fit in but feels her family will not make it easy for her. Her mother is a new-age hippy who has banned television, while her father is a wannabe rock star, not to mention her annoying little brother.
Premise
The series follows the life of Aifric whose wacky family have just moved to a new town in the West of Ireland. The 14yr old wants nothing more than to fit in but feels her family will not make it easy for her. Her mother is a new-age hippy who has banned television, while her father is a wannabe rock star, not to mention her annoying little brother.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cliona Ní Chiosáin as Aifric
- Barry Barnes as Tom
Guest cast
- Ann Marie Horan as Máthair Chlaudia
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | November 2, 2006 | January 25, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 9 | November 13, 2007 | December 11, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 4 | November 8, 2008 | November 25, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When Aifric volunteers to host a sleepover she doesn’t reckon on the nasty Claudia trying to wreck it. |
November 2, 2006 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When Aifric lands the lead role in the school play, she finds to her horror that instead of starring opposite the hunky Jeaic from transition year, she has to kiss that silly clown Maidhc from her own |
November 9, 2006 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As a school project to experience the day to day reality of married life, the class is divided into couples for the weekend. |
November 16, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Aifric falls for new school hunk Leo. While a misunderstanding leads Janis to believe that Tom is still in love with his first girlfriend. |
November 13, 2007 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Traolach overhears his parents talking about a new child on the way and is convinced he's getting a new sibling. |
November 15, 2007 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A new art teacher at school has a dramatic impact on Aifric's life. |
November 20, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Bairtle throws a house party for Aifric's class while his parents are away. |
November 8, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 There is a new girl in school, Zara. Aifric befriends her but soon discovers she is a real live alien, Yes! An alien! |
November 11, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Aifric feels like she is the only person on earth not in love. Even Traolach has a new girlfriend! However, Aifric's sadness doesn't last for long as she soon discovers that Traolach's girlfriend is not what she seems. |
November 18, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TG4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 2, 2006 |
| Last aired | November 25, 2008 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |