British Comedy Guide
The Walshes. Image shows from L to R: Tony (Niall Gaffney), Carmel (Philippa Dunne), Ciara (Amy Stephenson), Rory (Rory Connolly), Graham (Shane Langan). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries
The Walshes

The Walshes

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Four
  • 2014
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

BBC Four sitcom about a tight-knit family from West Dublin. Created by Irish comedy troupe Diet of Worms with Father Ted writer Graham Linehan. Stars Niall Gaffney, Philippa Dunne, Amy Stephenson, Rory Connolly, Shane Langan and Owen Roe

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Character guide

The Walshes. Tony (Niall Gaffney). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries

Tony

Played by: Niall Gaffney

Tony is the head of the Walsh household. He tells the sort of Dad jokes that most people would cross continents to avoid.

The Walshes. Carmel (Philippa Dunne). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries

Carmel

Played by: Philippa Dunne

Carmel is the typical Irish Mammy. She is patiently married to Tony.

The Walshes. Ciara (Amy Stephenson). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries

Ciara

Played by: Amy Stephenson

Ciara is still living at home with her parents because the state of the Irish economy.

The Walshes. Rory (Rory Connolly). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries

Rory

Played by: Rory Connolly

Rory is also living at home with his parents still.

The Walshes. Graham (Shane Langan). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries

Graham

Played by: Shane Langan

Graham is Ciara's new boyfriend. He finds himself living at the Walsh house too.

Martin

Played by: Owen Roe

Family friend Martin always seems to be hanging around mending bits and pieces.

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