The Young Offenders

2018 - 2024

Episode 1

9th February 2018

Episode 1

Local town bully Billy Murphy enters the fray as the lads have to approach him to avoid getting caught, leading to a hilarious stand-off. Conor and Jock have to rely on the strength of their friendship to see them through the clashes with the formidable team of Principal Walsh and Sergeant Healy, but not without the help of Mairead, who is unwittingly dragged into the proceedings to support her son and his friend.

Episode 2

8th February 2018

Episode 2

Conor and Jock’s friendships with Principal Walsh’s daughters Linda and Siobhan intensify, causing awkward tension between the lads, the Principal, and the girls themselves.

Episode 3

15th February 2018

Episode 3

There’s only one thing left for Conor and Jock to do to get Linda and Siobhán to really fall for them – spend a whole day together on a beautiful adventure.

Episode 4

22nd February 2018

Episode 4

Conor and Mairead’s much loved fridge has finally given up on them. Jock joins them on a long road trip to find a cheap replacement and relive fond memories, and all learn lessons about family connections.

Episode 5

Episode 5

With an extra mouth to feed at home, Mairead is starting to feel the pinch more and more. Eager to help out, Conor and Jock concoct an absurd plan to raise some cash, involving a farcical encounter with a very valuable fish…

Episode 6

Episode 6

Facing a dilemma, Siobhán makes a plan with Linda to meet the lads on a bus. An unexpected intervention by local bully Billy Murphy leads to an accidental wild bus ride around Cork, ultimately bringing everyone closer together.

Top Cast

Chris Walley•Alex Murphy•Hilary Rose

Director

Peter Foott

Writer

Peter Foott

Coming-of-age drama about lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school.

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Full Cast

Chris Walley Image

Chris Walley

Jock O'Keeffe

Alex Murphy Image

Alex Murphy

Conor McSweeney

Hilary Rose Image

Hilary Rose

Mairead MacSweeney

Dominic MacHale Image

Dominic MacHale

Sergeant Healy

Shane Casey Image

Shane Casey

Billy Murphy

P.J. Gallagher Image

P.J. Gallagher

Principal Barry Walsh

Full Crew

Ivan McMahon Image

Ivan McMahon

Line Producer

Jonathan Hughes Image

Jonathan Hughes

Script Supervisor

Peter Foott Image

Peter Foott

Director

Peter Foott Image

Peter Foott

Writer

Jocelyn Clarke

Executive Story Editor

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