Hush-a-Bye Baby

Overview

1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.

Directed by Margo Harkin

Top cast

Emer McCourt

Goretti Friel

Michael Liebman

Ciarán

C

Cathy Casey

Dinky

J

Julie Rodgers

Majella

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad

R

Rosina Brown

Mrs Friel

S

Seamus Ball

Mr Friel

J

Julie McDonald

Fidelma

Marie Jones

Mrs McGuigan

Alan Howley

Lenny

D

David Coyle

Father Devine

B

Brenda Winter

Schoolteacher

S

Seán Doherty

Irish Speaking Soldier

B

Brendan Mac Gabhann

Irish Teacher

I

Irene Bates

Bean an tí/Woman of the House

M

Maureen Dow

Sister Concilia

D

Declan McLaughlin

Patrick McGuigan

S

Sean Carlin

Gareth McGuigan

J

John Coyle

Davey McGuigan

B

Bernie Downes

Radio Voiceover (voice)

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