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Storylines
The show begins following the death of Old Jack Padráig, presumed to not have left behind a will. His niece Rita O’Connor prepares to move her family from Dublin into her uncle’s home in Ros na Rún only to find that her cousin Jack Hayes is already occupying the property, leading to a family dispute over its inheritance. Surrounding the circumstances of Old Jack’s death is seedy local publican Tadhg Ó Direáin, whom Rita recalls being raped by on the night of her hen party seventeen years ago. Rita’s son Jason is devastated when he learns that Tadhg is his biological father, though the two later establish a relationship. Other early storylines include the O'Connor family struggling to settle into their new lives in Ros na Rún, along with the closure of the Mil Rí Chocolate Factory and it's effect on the local job economy. The grieving process is highlighted as Robbie Lynch comes to terms with the accidental death of his sister Yvonne, along with the perception of gay relationships in the 90s as Jack and his partner Tom Doherty attempt to start a local business and find acceptance in the community. A moment between Tom and veterinarian Owen Collins leads to the first on-screen gay kiss broadcasted on TV in Ireland, which made headlines across the country.

During the 2000s, the machinations of drug lord Jim O’Dowd destroys the lives of his wife Ríona De Búrca, her brother Donnacha, and Daniel McLoughlin, framed for the murder of his wife by O'Dowd for blackmail. Following the death of her adopted father, local teenager Mo Gilmartin struggles to accept that Sergeant Úna Ní Riain is her birth mother. The mental deterioration of Dr. Cathal Hennessy nearly leads to the murder-suicide of his fiancé and series regular Berni Ní Neachtain, before he is thwarted and killed by Bernie's son Evan. Tadhg is visited by his illegitimate son Eoin, who possesses a vendetta that culminates into Eoin locking Tadhg inside a coffin and setting it ablaze. The show pays tribute to the character of beloved series original Seamus Mhicil Tom Ó Catháin following the passing of actor Diarmuid Mac An Adhastair.

Following the show’s 20th season, Bernie’s criminal brother Andy Ó Neachtain returns to the series in an attempt to extort money, kidnapping Tadhg and Francis’s daughter Ainé for ransom and nearly strangling his estranged wife Bobbi-Lee during her escape. An unconscious Andy is tossed into the river by Tadhg with a reluctant Vince De Búrca’s assistance, though is later found to have survived. A plot spanning several seasons involves the conflict between sisters Katy and Dee Daly, which begins when Katy becomes pregnant following a one-night stand with Dee’s fiancé Mack Ó Riain. Dee takes desperate measures to hide the truth from Mack including becoming pregnant herself and manipulating Katy into questioning her own sanity, with the storyline intended to highlight the effects of gaslighting upon its victims.

Season 1
Having once promised his home in Ros na Rún to both his niece Rita O’Connor and nephew Jack Hayes, Old Jack Pádraic passes away without a known will. Rita and Jack enter a property dispute, leaving Jack to temporarily cede the property to the O'Connors while the matter is legally settled. The O’Connors have trouble adjusting to their new life as Rita's bullied and homesick son Jason runs away to Dublin, her husband Paddy is conned into a loan by seedy local publican Tadhg Ó Direáin, while she recalls being raped by Tadhg on her hen night seventeen years ago. Jack investigates Tadhg when he learns that his uncle suffered a blow to the head on the night of his death; Tadhg confides to his wife Angela that he had acted in self-defense during a hostile confrontation with an inebriated Old Jack.

The ailing Mil Rí Chocolate Factory closes which leaves many locals struggling for work. Intent on acting, Liam Ó Conghaile begins working in the studio of dodgy film producer Freddie Victor but is regulated to menial tasks and exploitation. Radio reporter Caitríona Ní Loideáin plans an exposé on Freddie's explicit film career, but the producer steals the program from the station before it airs and flees town. Liam's parents Peadar and Máire become separated over the meddling of Máire's disapproving mother Sarah, but Máire's depression forces Sarah to begrudgingly mend things. After learning of her brain tumor, local businesswoman Eileen Lynch begins selling her properties to the frustration of her children Robbie and Yvonne, both wishing to keep the town's Cyber Café open.

When Old Jack's hidden will is finally discovered, the O’Connors learn that his neighbor and lover Agnes Walsh was named as inheritor of the property, with a hand-written codicil stating his fortune to be divided equally between Jack, Rita and Agnes's nephew Pól - in reality Agnes and Old Jack's illegitimate son that Agnes's sister adopted to avoid scandal. The party learns that Old Jack had invested his fortune with Tadhg, but the lack of a witness for the codicil’s signing leaves Tadhg unobligated to pay the beneficiaries. After learning of his mother's rape, Jason angrily confronts Tadhg and accuses him of being his father. When Paddy and Rita arrive home, they find an injured Jason inflicted with a similar head injury as Old Jack had received.

Season 11
Intending to use Rico's Pizzeria as a front for his operations, drug lord Jim O’Dowd manipulates Daniel McLoughlin's wife Anne Marie into acquiring the lease and subsequently strangles her, framing Daniel for the murder to keep him under his control. With the body at risk of discovery by land developers, Daniel blackmails Caitríona with photos of her affair with her stepson Donnacha in order to convince Vince not to sell the property. With help from O’Dowd's lawyer, Micheál is released from prison for his role in his wife Pauline's assisted death. David leaves the priesthood to pursue a scandalous relationship with Berni, subsequently proposing to her.

When her adopted father is killed in a car wreck, Mo discovers that Sergeant Úna is her biological mother who gave her up to hide an affair with her brother-in-law Fergal from her sister Éilis. After Fergal becomes estranged from Éilis when the truth is discovered, Úna admits that she still has strong feelings for him, leaving John Joe to subsequently ends his relationship with Úna. Uneasy over Daniel's unpredictability, O’Dowd forces Daniel to leave Ros na Rún. Before he departs, Daniel passes on the incriminating photos of Caitríona and Donnacha to O’Dowd.

Season 21
Vince becomes an unwitting accomplice to Tadhg who disposes of an unconscious Andy Ó Neachtain into the river. Bobbi-Lee recovers from her attack from Andy, but the damage to her throat puts her singing career at risk. Peadar suddenly passes away, leaving a widowed Máire to deal with grief. Amongst an ailing relationship with Jason, Katy learns that she is pregnant...possibly resulting from a night of infidelity with Mack. The secret of their affair and the parentage of Katy's child causes problems within the Daly family, threatening Mack and Dee's wedding plans. While the duo of Tadhg and Muireann attempt to evict Ros na Rún's Teaghlach with their own agendas in mind, troublemaker Pól is manipulated into burning down the Teaghlach. David loses his job over a controversy involving a minor and alcohol, forcing him to deal with a life of unemployment and keeping it a secret from Gráinne.
 * The season marks the final season for series regular Joe Steve Ó Neachtain, who has portrayed Peadar Ó Conghaile since the series' first season.

Pádraig is initially confused over Adam's hostility towards him until he realizes that Adam might actually be gay himself. After Réailtín reunites with her half-brother Mikey, Micheál is forced to reveal the truth behind her mother Pauline's assisted death. Tadhg is shocked as Maggie - his first love - has returned to Ros na Rún after many years. After clearing his name, Colm is encountered by deranged ex-inmate Anto over a matter of money. In Colm's attempt to entrap Anto, David and Gráinne are inadvertently pulled into the encounter, leaving David inflicted with a gunshot wound.

Season 22 (2017 - 2018)
David recovers from his injury but is informed that he is left infertile, while Gráinne had subsequently suffered a miscarriage during the incident with Anto. Accepting their circumstance, the couple continues to wed. Mo learns she has cancer and struggles with insurance, but her medical treatments are paid by a mysterious benefactor. Berni starts a relationship with her son Evan's friend Briain, but the age gap causes them to keep their relationship hush to avoid scandal. Pádraig attempts to rekindle a relationship with his estranged son, something his former wife Sonia is not keen on. Sensing financial potential, John Joe purchases the local quarry with Tadhg as a silent partner. After giving up an opportunity in London, a despondent Fia begins shirking her parental responsibilities and starts an unhealthy relationship with Pól, causing friction with Máire. Niall is discovered to be the biological father of Liam Óg, dramatically affecting Fia's relationship with her mother Vanessa.
 * Season twenty-two marks the departure of series regular Ciabhán Ó Murchú, who has portrayed Jason O'Connor since the series' first season.

Tadhg leaves Francis after succumbing to his feelings for Maggie; the separation causes numerous problems from the ownership of Tigh Thaidhg to dealing with their daughter Ainé. Tadhg is forced to end his relationship with Maggie after Father Éammon reveals a dark secret involving their blood connection as siblings. Heartbroken and in ailing health, Maggie passes away without learning the truth. Jason and Katy separate after a DNA test reveals that Jason has no biological connection to Jay, leaving Mack as the only possibility of being the father. After Dee views the DNA test by accident and realizes her husband fathered a child with her sister, she becomes unhinged and abducts Jay. Parked dockside along the ocean and promising retribution for Mack and Katy's betrayal, Dee steps out of the vehicle and begins to walk over to the passenger door, leaving Jay's fate ambiguous.

Season 23 (2018 - 2019)
Dee reconsiders her actions and returns Jay to Katy unharmed, claiming to have found him wandered off. Realizing Mack is ignorant of being the child's father, Dee diverts his attention by proposing a child of their own. Dee vengefully turns to manipulating Katy through gaslighting, drugging and online harassment to harm her reputation and state of mind. John Joe's quarry is blamed by the town for river pollution, but the culprit is found to be Cóilí Jackie. Tadhg sells his quarry investment to Peatsaí and acquires Jason's share in Gaudi's, becomes Katy and Pádraig's new business partner. Fiach's attempt to break Mo and Colm up leads to their engagement instead. Bernie struggles to care for her Alzheimer's-afflicted mother Jude, causing a rift in her relationship with Briain who subsequently has a one-night stand with Sorcha.

Known only to Jude (and dismissed due to her dementia), Andy Ó Neachtain is revealed to be alive and targets the fortune of Vince's niece Michelle. When Jude goes missing in Sorcha's care and is accidentally struck roadside by Briain's vehicle during their search, the two panic and leave her behind for dead. Andy discovers his mother on the road only unconscious and phones for emergency assistance; he avoids detection by the authorities but his vehicle is discovered by O'Shea. After successfully framing Katy for possession of amphetamines, Dee finally reveals her deceit to her sister as a livid and hysterical Katy is taken into the custody of the Garda.



With the new season’s storyline comes new Series Producer Marian Ní Loinsigh, a long time veteran of the show who’s stepped up to take the helm this year. https://www.galwaydaily.com/arts-culture/ros-na-run-goes-from-strength-to-strength/