The South Westerlies
Season 1
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Network: RTÉ One
Season aired: 2020-09-06
Overview
Environmental consultant Kate Ryan goes undercover in a small town to quell objections to a wind farm. But Kate has a complicated history with Carrigeen. Soon after arriving with her son, she runs into an ex-friend and an old flame and realizes her task won't be a breeze.
Episodes · 6
Little White Lie
For single working mother Kate, tasked with going undercover to bring the wind farm project home, her eco-battle is compounded by the return of a crinkly-eyed surfer with a resemblance to her teenage son Conor.
No Word of a Lie
Kate attempts to change hearts and minds before a key Town Hall vote, while worrying about Conor’s growing friendship with Baz.
Surf's Up
The surprise arrival of NorskVentus boss Sigrid puts further pressure on Kate, while a surfing accident forces her to reveal her Big Lie to Baz.
Out in the Open
Kate's mother Goldie arrives and pushes Kate to tell Conor about his father, but as Kate continues to prevaricate, a shocked Conor discovers the truth for himself.
Home Truths
Kate discovers who's behind an oil pipeline ear-marked for Carrigeen Bay, but at the town's end-of-summer BBQ, an unexpected accusation floors Kate entirely.
