Thursday Play Date Ireland of the Welcomes
TV Episode | 48 min | Drama

Thursday Play Date

Ireland of the Welcomes

TV Episode | 48 min | Drama

The perennial dream of the emigrant to return to his own country is the poignant theme of this drama about a man forced to leave Ireland when in his 'teens' and now financially strong enough to come home with his family and settle down.

Director

Deirdre Friel

Writer

Maeve Binchy

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Updated Oct 9, 1980

Release date

Oct 9, 1980 (Ireland)

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Joe Lynch Dermot Brennan Dermot Brennan See fewer	Thumbelina (1994)
Angela Vale Brenda Brennan Brenda Brennan See fewer	London's Burning (1988)
Pat Layde John Brennan John Brennan See fewer	Paddy (1970)
Sheila O'Sullivan Máiréad Brennan Máiréad Brennan See fewer	Tolka Row (1964)
Padraig Murray Brian Brennan Brian Brennan See fewer	Dublin 26.06.08: A Movie in 4 Days (2008)
Hilary Reynolds Actress Actress See fewer	Indecent Proposal (1993)
Luke Cauldwell Dan Brennan Dan Brennan See fewer	Thursday Play Date (1964)