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Anne Murphy (Recommended as Host)
Patrick's grieving widow
Anne Murphy is a woman of great beauty and fragile temperament. Although she was first engaged to Patrick's best friend Liam, Anne married Patrick a few years ago. She has always claimed to be completely happy in her marriage.
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Brian Callaghan
Anne's brother
Brian has always been his sister's protector and has been worried that the Murphys' marriage is not all it seems to be. His career as a professional soccer player keeps him away for long periods. A recent injury has resulted in a long rest period during which time he is staying with Anne and Patrick and has been able to witness the domestic situation for himself.
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Bridget Gallager
Patrick's sister
Bridget left town several years ago after her mother's death and did not return until she mysteriously appeared a week before Patrick's untimely death. She refused to attend Patrick and Anne's wedding as she said she disapproved of her brother's choice. She is a woman of strong opinions and determined to have her own way.
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Colm Gallager
Bridget's husband
A successful English businessman, Colm has never particularly liked his brother-in-law. Ambitious and out-spoken, he regards all of Patrick's acquaintances as quaint and having no concept of what it takes to be a champion in the real world.
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Deirdre Connell
neighbor and writer
Dierdre is a successful writer who focuses on retelling traditional Irish myths and folktales. She is a firm believer in the 'wee folk' and often tells tales of seeing them around the town.
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Father Michael Kelly
parish priest
Father Kelly grew up with Patrick and Liam and started off his adult life as a detective. However, he grew disenchanted with the job and felt that he could do more good in the world as a priest. He was assigned back to his hometown parish a year ago and has re-established his friendships from his youth and from his days in the police force.
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Liam Flynn
Patrick's best friend
Liam and Patrick were best friends for as long as either can remember. Liam was Patrick's business partner and was an integral part in the opening of their first pub. Unfortunately, over the past few years, Liam has become a little too fond of the pub's liquid product and he and Patrick parted company.
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Patrick Murphy
the victim
Patrick was a successful businessman who had turned the town's local pub into a roaring success. His was the classic story of someone who started from a humble background and made his success on his own wits and charm. He married Anne several years ago and insisted that it was a successful marriage - even the town has heard rumors over the past few months that the marriage was coming to an end.
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Una Reilly
the Murphy's neighbor
Quiet and shy, Una has always been proud of her ancestry from the ancient Irish kings. Independently wealthy, Una spends her days researching Irish history and has always made it her business to know everything that happens in the town. She has been waiting patiently for her dreams to come true for she knows the old Irish saying "Castles were built one stone at a time."
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