Crá: Irish Language Crime Drama Unravels Dark Secrets of a Forgotten Village - BBC

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By Jon Donnis

The new crime drama Crá stars Dónall Ó Héalai, known for Monster and Foscadh, alongside Alex Murphy from The Young Offenders and newcomer Hannah Brady. Filmed on location in County Donegal, this six-part series was produced by Fíbín Media and Zoogon for BBC Gaeilge and TG4, with support from Northern Ireland Screen's Irish Language Broadcast Fund, Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, Gréasán na Meán Skillnet, and distributor About Premium Content.

Barry Roche (Alex Murphy) and Cathal Keogh (Alan Mahon)

Set in an isolated village in northwest Ireland, the series follows Garda Barry Roche, played by Alex Murphy, who stumbles upon a body buried in a bog. When Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin, portrayed by Dónall Ó Héalai, realizes the body is his mother Sabine, missing for 15 years, the case becomes deeply personal. Although he is barred from participating in the investigation, Conall is soon drawn back in with the help of Ciara-Kate, a determined young journalist played by Hannah Brady, who is determined to reveal the community's darkest secrets through her true-crime podcast.

Barry Roche (Alex Murphy)

As Conall and Ciara-Kate probe deeper, they encounter a village bound by its own strict moral codes and a community steeped in silence. Supporting the lead trio is a talented cast, including Barry McGovern from Obituary, Róisín Murphy of Vikings, Tara Breathnach from Borderline and Dune 2, along with Caoimhe Farren from The Woman in the Wall, and Alan Mahon from King Frankie.

Caoimhe Farren (Inspector Conlon) and Alan Mahon (Detective Keogh)

Crá, an Irish language series with English subtitles, will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland this November.

Ciara Kate (Hannah Brady)

Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin (Dónall Ó Héalai)