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1. On Home Ground (2001– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2001)

Drama, Sport

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Stars: Sean McGinley, Orla Charlton, Daragh O'Malley, Robert Price

Votes: 10

2. Charlie (2015)
Episode: GUBU 1982 (2015)

Biography, Drama, History

In 1982, Charles J Haughey seizes his opportunity to regain power and to lead Ireland onto the stage of world politics but domestic complications conspire to bring him down.

Director: Kenneth Glenaan | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lucy Cohu, Peter Gowen

Votes: 9

3. Love/Hate (2010–2014)

18+ | 51 min | Crime, Drama

The story of the organized crime scene of Dublin is revealed, centered on Darren, who wants to stay out of trouble but ends up returning to his old habits and his old gang.

Stars: Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Killian Scott, Aoibhinn McGinnity, Charlie Murphy

Votes: 8,391

4. Pen Talar (2010– )

Drama

Pen Talar, Rhydycaeau, Tywi Valley, 10 year old Defi Lewis home and the centre of his universe. The perfect, Arcadian childhood - blissful innocence. But a darkness lurks on the horizon ... See full synopsis »

Stars: Mali Harries, Richard Harrington, Ryland Teifi, Eiry Thomas

Votes: 26

5. The Irish R.M. (1983–1985)
Episode: In the Curranhilty Country (1985)

TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, History

It's time for the hunt as the Major drives to meet with the Curranhilty Harriers in a noisy new motor car, suffering the disdain of the locals. The excursion doesn't quite go as planned, as... See full summary »

Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Peter Bowles, Bryan Murray, Lise Ann McLaughlin, Sarah Badel

Votes: 10

6. The Tudors (2007–2010)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance

Epic series reveals the scandalous life of a young king whose affairs and obsession with producing a male heir changed marriage, the church, and the world.

Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain

Votes: 81,349

7. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode: Crack in the Mirror (1989)

50 min | Crime, Drama

With Peter Noonan in jail for murder, Danny is offered a chance to take his territory. The catch is allowing the sale of crack and heroin in his turf. Refusing could have serious repercussions. Frank is searching for missing youngster

Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Kitty Aldridge, Barbara Wilshere

Votes: 6

8. Charlie (2015)
Episode: Rise 1979-1981 (2015)

Biography, Drama, History

In 1979, the Irish Minister for Health Charles J. Haughey confounds his critics and succeeds in his bid to become Taoiseach, championed by a close circle of allies.

Director: Kenneth Glenaan | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lucy Cohu, Peter Gowen

Votes: 10

9. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Inside Straight (2000)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama

Beech persuades Deakin to get involved with a bent, high stakes poker game.

Director: Chris Lovett | Stars: Shaun Scott, Billy Murray, Simon Rouse, James Bannon

Votes: 31

10. Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2011)

18+ | 52 min | Crime, Drama

Disaster strikes the gang as a drug mixing factory is busted by the gardai. Darren, desperate to get out of the game, robs an ATM machine and makes a downpayment to John Boy against the debt he owes.

Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Art Campion, Susan Loughnane, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Votes: 120

11. Minder (1979–1994)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?

Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster

Votes: 2,842

12. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: Tears of Blood (2008)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance

The Archbishop's capitulation to Henry results in Thomas More's resignation and a triumphal trip by Henry to France to show off his new queen to Francis.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 731

13. Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2010)

18+ | 58 min | Crime, Drama

Darren closes in on the truth about the death of his brother Robbie which causes tension within his gang as he also faces up to his feelings for Rosie. But Stumpy has other ideas and takes ... See full summary »

Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Robert Sheehan, Ruth Negga, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Votes: 133

14. Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (2011)

18+ | 52 min | Crime, Drama

A year after his shooting, Darren is left plagued by nightmares and with one functioning lung. But he's getting his life back together, hoping to get back with his beloved Rosie (now living... See full summary »

Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Robert Sheehan, Art Campion, Aidan Gillen, Susan Loughnane

Votes: 133

15. The Irish R.M. (1983–1985)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, History

When sent to Ireland as magistrate, Major Yeates discovers the justice system must bend to suit local needs, where not everything is as it seems.

Stars: Peter Bowles, Bryan Murray, Anna Manahan, Brendan Conroy

Votes: 272

16. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode: Rock and Roll Roulette (1990)

50 min | Crime, Drama

The music industry has more villainy than the Kane brothers expect, as a record label plays dirty in trying to get back one of its artists from the Paradise Club.

Director: Renny Rye | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Barbara Wilshere, Peter Gowen

Votes: 15

17. Single-Handed (2007–2010)
Episode: The Drowning Man: Part 2 (2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jack continues to investigate how the drowning is linked to the drug trafficking ring.

Director: Anthony Byrne | Stars: Owen McDonnell, Robert Bannon, Antony Byrne, Catherine Byrne

Votes: 95

18. Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2010)

18+ | 57 min | Crime, Drama

Darren Tracey (Robert Sheehan) is returning to Ireland for a weekend to celebrate his brother's release from prison. Darren has been living in Spain, on the run from charges of gun ... See full summary »

Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Robert Sheehan, Ruth Bradley, Janet Moran, Aidan Gillen

Votes: 149

19. Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team of Det. Supt. Michael Walker, DI North, and DCI Connor follows each case from crime committed, through the pursuit of justice, to the law courts where the efforts of the force will be tested--sometimes to the breaking point.

Stars: David Hayman, Dorian Lough, Victoria Smurfit, Kate Buffery

Votes: 1,218

20. The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (1990 TV Movie)

105 min | Crime, Drama

In 1974, a pair of pub bombings rocked Birmingham, England. The terrorist attacks killed dozens of innocent civilians, and wounded many more. But another tragedy took place in their ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Beckham | Stars: Martin Shaw, John Hurt, Roger Allam, John Kavanagh

Votes: 102

21. Single-Handed (2007–2010)
Episode: The Drowning Man: Part 1 (2009)

TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Whilst looking into the drowning of a local teenager, Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll stumbles into the middle of a national investigation into a drug trafficking ring.

Director: Anthony Byrne | Stars: Gary Robinson, Owen Roe, Maud Fahy, Robert Bannon

Votes: 108

22. Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
Episode: Trial & Retribution II - Part Two (1998)

TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Survivor Marilyn Stark's identification of Morton as her attacker is given credence when the severed breasts of the dead victims are discovered on Morton's business premises and he is sent ... See full summary »

Director: Aisling Walsh | Stars: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, Dorian Lough, Daniel Ryan

Votes: 101

23. Single-Handed (2007–2010)

TV-14 | 841 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jack Driscoll moves back to the town on the west coast of Ireland where he was born. He takes over his retired father's Garda post, and solves different cases.

Stars: Owen McDonnell, David Herlihy, Ruth McCabe, Brian Gleeson

Votes: 1,463

24. Charlie (2015)

Biography, Drama, History

The political and personal life of Irish politician Charles Haughey during his tenure as Taoiseach of Ireland (1979-1981, 1982, 1987-1992).

Stars: Aidan Gillen, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Lucy Cohu, Risteard Cooper

Votes: 183

25. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)

50 min | Crime, Drama

1980's Cockney London Villainy With Humour.

Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Leon Herbert, Barbara Wilshere

Votes: 124

26. On Home Ground (2001– )

Drama, Sport

TV series about a GAA club in a fictional Irish small town. The team is hoping to finally win the country championship, a title which has eluded them so far.

Stars: Amy Huberman, Rory Keenan, Sean McGinley, Daragh O'Malley

Votes: 22

27. Cast Offs (2009– )
Episode: Dan (2009)

42 min | Drama

Six months in a wheelchair, Dan is sweet, slightly naive, and liable to have his pants nicked and stuffed into a post-box. Or at least he is when he's playing with the local wheelchair ... See full summary »

Director: Amanda Boyle | Stars: Peter Mitchell, Tim Gebbels, Mat Fraser, Sophie Woolley

Votes: 7

28. Love/Hate (2010–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2010)

18+ | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Small-time criminal Darren returns to Dublin to celebrate his brother Robbie's release from prison. After Robbie is gunned down, tensions mount as Darren plans for revenge and brings John Boy Power back into his life.

Director: David Caffrey | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Chris Newman, Robert Sheehan, Killian Scott

Votes: 202

29. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode: Family Favours (1989)

50 min | Crime, Drama

The Noonan trial for attempted murder starts but Scottish gangster Elliot Rossini is unhappy that his hit man is in the dock and wants the Kane lawyer to get him off. Rossini attempts to fit Danny with a robbery but it rebounds on him.

Director: Anthony Wilkinson | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Kitty Aldridge, Victor Spinetti

Votes: 7

30. Breakfast on Pluto (2005)

R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama

In the 1970s, a young trans woman, Patrick "Kitten" Braden, comes of age by leaving her Irish town for London, in part to look for her mother and in part because her gender identity is beyond the town's understanding.

Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Morgan Jones, Eva Birthistle, Liam Neeson

Votes: 24,574 | Gross: $0.83M

31. The Butcher Boy (1997)

R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

The antisocial son of an alcoholic father and a bipolar mother grows up in 1960s Ireland.

Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle

Votes: 11,480 | Gross: $1.82M

32. My Boy Jack (2007 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 95 min | Biography, Drama, History

Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 18-year-old son after he goes missing during World War I.

Director: Brian Kirk | Stars: David Haig, Daniel Radcliffe, Kim Cattrall, Carey Mulligan

Votes: 5,661

33. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
Episode: Sins of the Fathers: Part One (1989)

50 min | Crime, Drama

DCI Sarah Turnball is out for blood when her friend Nick is murdered, undercover, by a far right wing militia group run by Jason Philpott. Special Branch use incriminating footage to blackmail Danny to comply but can he trust them.

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Caroline Bliss, Barbara Wilshere

Votes: 6

34. Cast Offs (2009– )

Drama

A darkly-comic drama series written by Jack Thorne; the story of six disabled characters who are sent to a remote British island for a fictional reality-TV show.

Stars: Mat Fraser, Kiruna Stamell, Peter Mitchell, Sophie Woolley

Votes: 118

35. Ondine (2009)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

An Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net whom his precocious daughter believes to be a selkie.

Director: Neil Jordan | Stars: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Dervla Kirwan, Alison Barry

Votes: 22,650 | Gross: $0.55M

36. A Love Divided (1999)

Unrated | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The true story of a Catholic man and his Protestant wife, and the events resulting in the Co. Wexford, Ireland community when the wife decides she doesn't appreciate being forced to send ... See full summary »

Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Peter Caffrey, Brendan Conroy, Orla Brady, Liam Cunningham

Votes: 367

37. Noble (2014)

PG-13 | 100 min | Biography, Drama

Christina Noble overcomes the harsh difficulties of her childhood in Ireland to discover her destiny on the streets of Saigon. A true story.

Director: Stephen Bradley | Stars: Deirdre O'Kane, Sarah Greene, Gloria Cramer Curtis, Brendan Coyle

Votes: 1,841 | Gross: $0.35M

38. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: A Bad Call: Part 2 (2006)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama

Sun Hill faces criticism over the handling of the nightclub disaster. Sam Nixon and Mickey Webb investigate a case of identity theft.

Director: David Innes Edwards | Stars: Gary Lucy, Aml Ameen, Melanie Gutteridge, Michele Austin

Votes: 16

39. The Bill (1984–2010)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Long-running police drama series featuring officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London.

Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse

Votes: 4,118

40. Minder (1979–1994)
Episode: Gone with the Winchester (1993)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When recently released jailbird Toby 'Jug' Johnson makes revelations to Arthur about apparent betrayals by Dave when they were all younger and Dave seems to be having secret meetings which ... See full summary »

Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: George Cole, Gary Webster, Glynn Edwards, James Booth

Votes: 40

41. Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)

PG | 95 min | Drama, Romance

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

Director: Pat O'Connor | Stars: Meryl Streep, Michael Gambon, Gerard McSorley, Catherine McCormack

Votes: 4,037 | Gross: $2.29M

42. The Jump (1998– )

54 min | Crime, Drama

Having married into a family with Mafia connections, Donna thought her husband George was the diamond in the rough. But after his arrest, she sees layers of him beneath her worst fears, and finds herself fighting for her safety and sanity.

Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Jonathan Cake, Susan Vidler, John Light

Votes: 55

43. Eat the Peach (1986)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy

Two young Irish men are watching an old Elvis Presley movie in which a carnival cyclist performs an act called the Wall of Death. Transfixed, they decide to put together their own "Wall of Death."

Director: Peter Ormrod | Stars: Stephen Brennan, Eamon Morrissey, Catherine Byrne, Niall Toibin

Votes: 305 | Gross: $0.22M

44. Holby City (1999–2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

The everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of the frenetic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital.

Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Rosie Marcel, Jaye Jacobs, Bob Barrett

Votes: 2,656

45. Coronation Street (1960– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance

The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.

Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor

Votes: 6,027

46. Dollhouse (2012)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama

A group of street teens from Dublin's inner city break into a house in an upper class suburb. The break-in quickly moves into a night of frenzy, scandal and consequence.

Director: Kirsten Sheridan | Stars: Seána Kerslake, Johnny Ward, Kate Stanley Brennan, Shane Curry

Votes: 446

47. Vanilla (2024)

R | 12 min | Short, Drama

Two men with an unspoken grudge, get stuck in each other's company in a small rural Irish bar.

Director: Tony O'Donnell | Stars: Pat Shortt, Gary Lydon, Peter Gowen

48. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.3252 (1991)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Phil runs a card school in a bid to raise some cash. A nasty surprise awaits Mike in his office. Alec's daughter Sandra shares news of her mother's death.

Director: Spencer Campbell | Stars: Amelia Bullmore, Philip Middlemiss, Johnny Briggs, Lynne Perrie

49. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.3253 (1991)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Deirdre realises the full extent of Phil's money troubles. Sandra asks a favour of the Gilroys. Steph enjoys the attentions of sophisticated architect Simon Beatty.

Director: Spencer Campbell | Stars: Philip Middlemiss, Amelia Bullmore, Geoffrey Hinsliff, Lynne Perrie

50. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.3254 (1991)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Alec receives devastating news for him and his granddaughter. Ivy learns of Don's recent gambling success. Steph lies to Des and spends the evening with Simon.

Director: Spencer Campbell | Stars: Lynne Perrie, Geoffrey Hinsliff, Amelia Bullmore, Philip Middlemiss