central casting

i thought i'd introduce to the cast of characters, ahead of the screenplay, eh?

my life in ireland,
starring....

the on-call psychiatrist at GF, cork university hospital
it's never easy to hear someone suggest you might be bipolar (which btw, i don't think i am), but if you've gotta have that conversation then why not be talking to doctor as cute as this


doctor mustaq, part of the psych team at ravenscourt day hospital
this guy loves to talk. "welcome to my country..." is one of his trademark phrases... he even holds his arms out the same way when he says this!


liam prout, the driving instructor


maura, the community mental health nurse
compassionate and kind, but tough. did you go for a walk today? did you eat breakfast? what about your spare time? did you make a list? are you keeping busy? what are you doing saturday? what about sunday? how is the job? how are you feeling? it's always questions, questions, questions but it's okay, 'cos they are the right questions.


marianne, the therapist. our theme: what if you are wrong... and ... wouldn't it be a shame...


she needs no introduction: my dearest friend jim. "pudding. i'm simply covered in it..."


the best friend, andrea. "don't worry about the labels... just get better."


jonathan & frances: owners of the glenbrook taxi service, restaurant, and launderette.



the nephews: brendan and niall


and introducing the cows, played by themselves