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Stop fussing.
Excited?
Of course. You should be.
You've earned this.
I'm delighted to be getting a chance to move to headquarters.
Hi. How can I help you?
Top floor. Mm-hmm.
You're dying to get back here, aren't you?
Well.
And you'd give up on the Dublin office?
Charming way with time keeping.
Our adorable disregard for deadlines.
Would be a bit rich.
Ah, I'll be with you in a moment.
Thank you.
Welcome. There they are, the best in the west.
Thanks, but we are the only office west of the North Sea so...
Take the compliment Morten, I don't give them out for free.
Kate. Arvid.
It's great to be here in Norway.
So this is all a big step for you huh, Kate?
Yes. Looking forward to moving over here. An exciting time for the com...
That might be a little premature.
S-Sorry?
For clarity, we are here to talk about the new position?
And to discuss my return to the mothership, yeah?
Absolutely Kate,
the position and all the associated benefits
are very much still on the table.
But there is one little, what's the word...?
Caveat. A proviso.
A condition. Yeah,
I understand what the words mean I'm just unclear what you're saying.
We need your help with the West Cork project.
But Morten's already down there.
I'm doing my very best, Arvid.
But it's a very particular place.
With very particular people.
That requires a very particular set of skills.
I didn't sign up for that.
We've always been talking about Oslo, not...
West Cork.
You will be joining Morten to assist him
in getting the fine people of West Cork in line.
I want our wind turbines in that bay.
I'm sure if we just give Morten a bit more time...
We don't have a bit more time.
And I've been told it's a task for which you are uniquely well placed.
Green, windy energy... Thank you Morten.
And I really need native boots on the ground.
Bring this wind farm project home,
and Oslo will be your base for a position of international status.
And most importantly, a financial package that will...
that will be globally competitive.
I thought I recognised that accent.
Kate, good to finally meet you in real life.
Hyggelig Sigrid. Sigrid.
So Arvid's caught you up on the plan, yes?
Yes. He has.
Sigrid,
I thought you would have mentioned that in one of our phone calls.
Well it's been a rapidly evolving situation.
Morten's been encountering some resistance,
and when you mentioned you were personally familiar with the area,
it god us thinking. Thinking?
We are now facing a situation where
the original objectors to our planning permission
have another chance to disrupt things over there.
In West Cork?
They have a six week window to log the appeal the planning board.
And the planning board could reverse their decision
and rule against NorskVentus.
Six weeks. Any potential delay is untenable.
Our turbines are already standing by for shipping.
And what exactly do you want me to do?
Can I ask nicely?
In Irish?
You'll be going over to support Morten,
but you'll... how should I put this?
You'll be operating indirectly as a regular holiday maker
who happens to be a big fan of wind energy.
You'll find the key objectors and discreetly lobby them
to drop their appeals. It won't work.
I mean anyone can easily find out I work for NorskVentus.
I've taken care of that.
We've lined up a complete digital wipe.
Anything that connect you to the company.
You'll be like a NorskVentus ghost.
You can get close to them.
Find out what their concerns are.
Feed back to us.
We can address the talking points.
And you can gently persuade them they have nothing to worry about.
Arvid, it's been many years since I've been in Carrigeen.
On holidays. And I'm connected to the area a little bit but...
Kate, I'm sure a little time in such a pleasant place,
it's not so hard, hmm?
You and Morten have six weeks
to quash the town's appeals.
And eh, what if I say no?
I won't do it.
Well, of course we, NorskVentus,
wouldn't dream of revoking the job offer,
but the details of the package might have to be re-examined.
Salary, healthcare benefits,
the generous education support for your son.
Think of it as a working holiday.
Thank you.
Mum, I can smell you from here. Yeah.
I'm outdoors.
Look. It'll be an adventure. It's not Disneyland. I'm not five.
You were happy enough to spend the summer with me in Oslo.
You're actually comparing Carrigeen to Oslo!?
The architecture, the skyline.
I could have had a seriously impressive collection.
But no, the usual shots of some back water in West Cork.
You know, I'd even sussed out a couple of part time jobs over there.
You always bang on about how tight things are.
I'm sure we could sort you something out in Carrigeen.
Can you stop acting like there's any positives in this for me?
Alright! I want you with me.
It's our last summer together.
And then you'll be off, away. Forgetting your mammy.
Don't start getting all weepy.
Ugh.
Hey Morten.
Eh... no. About 40 minutes out.
Barricaded is a strong word.
Ok sorry, absolutely. Yep. Yeah.
Poor Morten.
And so it begins.
Are you nervous?
About going the full Jason Bourne for the next month and a half?
What could possibly go wrong?
So we have our story straight, yeah?
What story? Conor. Yes!
We're on holiday.
I've got our bucket and spade,
and you've got your big eco-warrior head on ya. Oi!
It's my job. You've got to work with me on this.
Mum, relax.
I'm there.
Do you know what actually,
can you just check that my feeds and social media stuff are gone?
What social media stuff? You're not even on Facebook.
I checked your Linkedln, it's wiped already.
Double check, thank you.
Please.
Yeah, there. You don't exist.
Thank you.
You're listening to West Cork 105 FM with me, Callum Kelleher.
Coming up on our going green slot, wind farms.
A blight on our seascape or a low impact,
green solution to our energy needs.
But first,
let's kick things of with some Scandi sounds to get us in the mood.
Mum. Mum, over there.
They're not giving up without a fight.
There's Morten.
What a shit show. We don't know any Morten, right?
We're just keeping our eyes peeled for the Haven Guesthouse, ok?
Norskis out, Norskis out.
Norskis out.
Ok.
This place used to be a bit of a kip.
Must be under new management.
When was the last time you were here?
Can't really remember.
Why'd you never bring me down here when I was a kid?
Bit under pressure love.
Different questions ok, you're my main man.
And pack horse.
Hello. Mrs Ryan and son? Yes.
I was afraid it might be the pair of ye, you better come in.
Is there a problem?
Double booked.
But I reserved 2 double rooms online.
Mm, yes I realised that
as soon as the network came back online last night.
But at that stage, I'd already given the rooms away.
I've only one room left, it's a twin.
When the network came back?
Our connection to the outside world is a bit spotty at the best of times.
At least you're on holidays, you'll hardly have much use for it.
Mm. So,
will ye be taking the twin room? It's on the first floor,
front facing, gets the sun in the morning.
Very cosy.
Is there anywhere else in the town that might have availability?
This time of year? In the middle of summer?
Maybe, if you have your tent with you.
We'll take it. Mm. For now.
First time in Carrigeen? Yeah.
And yourself? Oh, eh... em,
yeah I used to come down here a bit.
On holidays. Ah.
Long time ago though. Ah!
Ah. It's very cosy.
Give us a hand mum.
Ah, hang on.
Yeah. Now. That's grand.
Great, no signal.
Oh you're kidding.
Come on!
Enjoy your digital detox, I'm out of here.
Ooh, fancy some company?
Oook, I will see you back here later.
Get a bite to eat, yeah? Fine.
And don't follow me.
Welcome to your new office Ms. Ryan.
Oh thank you.
Oh come on! Not the broadband as well.
Mrs. Ryan?
Yes? I'm heading down the town,
so if you want a cup of tea, the kettle's boiling the kitchen.
Thank you Mrs. Kelleher.
Actually...
Mrs. Kelleher?
Would you mind if I join you?
I could do with stretching my legs after that drive.
Grand. And it's Noreen.
And it's Kate.
Umbrella. Ah right.
Think it's going to lash later.
My mother's people were from Carrigeen.
So when Michael and I decided to move back,
they welcomed us into the fold so to speak.
People aren't exactly in love with the whole wind farm thing then.
There's a few of us how think
it might not be the worst thing to happen to the town.
Though we'd be shot for saying so.
Oh?
My mother always told me never to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Although, truth be told I still don't know what a gift horse is.
All I know is that the guest house would be packed during the building phase.
Hey, Baz?
And even afterwards, there'd be the maintenance pros up and down.
Sweet Jesus. Oh sure I don't mind,
sure I'd get the carpets cleaned between the comings and goings.
Is everything ok? Yeah, I'm gonna go grab a coffee.
I get these headaches. So I'll see you back later at the guesthouse.
Wind farms do harm, vote no. Wind farms do harm, vote no.
Breege.
Kate Ryan?
You're here, you're actually here.
Where else would I be?
Are you... still above in Dublin?
Yeah, yeah. For now. This place is gorgeous.
It's very artisan. Yeah thanks, we're happy with it.
Stefan. Remember Kate?
From our wedding?
Ah yes, been a long time.
Yeah, about 15 years.
And then what? A good 4 before that.
Ah, can I get you a coffee? Perfect.
I'd love one. Em... yeah, I'd love an almond latte, please.
Thanks.
Oh, Splasher. I remember whiskey chasers and dolphins don't mix.
They never let it go.
It was an accident? Yeah well, try telling them that.
So...
business is good then?
Yeah. Tourists, blow-ins, they love all the local stuff.
Ah I'm delighted for ya.
Afternoon. Can I just get 2 lattes please?
Yeah, coming up.
Yeah, thanks.
Thanks.
As reliable as the weather.
This will have an impact on the financial resources available
for the host community.
Hello Kate. Christ Morten,
do they ever take a break?
I'm a prisoner. I can't even go out for a skinny latte.
It's just uncivilised. Oook.
Eh look, Morten about the community dividend.
Yeah. I got your email?
The 20 percent is net, and it's after our set up costs.
Uh-huh. Well that means
the town is going to have to wait til the farm is generating energy
before they see a penny.
That wasn't exactly spelled out to me before I came down here.
It's just gonna make it a much harder sell.
We have to work with what we have. You know,
there's no way that headquarters will make it gross.
They could lose money.
Can I help you?
Help yourself, and clear out of here.
More signatures against the wind farm.
You'd do well to listen to the people of this town boy.
Oh, and don't worry. I'll be back with more.
See? This is what we're up against.
Morten?
Morten?! Oh for God's sake!
Kate. Lovely evening, isn't it?
Evening Baz.
Ah Mrs. K. How are ya?
I'm great.
I know that was you I saw up on the main street earlier.
Yeah. It's me.
So what are you doing down here?
I thought you were in Hawaii. I was yeah.
Move back couple of months ago. Feels weird!
Oof.
So what the hell have you been up to for the last...
how long has it been?
I... I dunno, eh...
working. Keeping busy, you know yourself?
Em, speaking of work, I'm gonna have to get back to the laptop.
Deadlines, you know. All that.
I've been pretty busy myself over the last while.
Did a rake of wind farm signatures today.
Oh, for?
Are you mad Against.
Oh, it's really riling things up around here,
isn't it? Big time.
I tell ya, those Nordskis don't know what they've let themselves in for.
Eh Baz, I'm gonna have to scoot... Oh. Yeah yeah, work.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, em...
how long are you staying around for?
Eh couple of weeks, so sure catch you 'round.
Yeah? See ya.
Hey. Hey.
Mum! Wait up.
Mum!
D'ya not hear me calling ya?
Yeah, I did. I just needed to get a head start packing.
We're leaving.
What?!
Yep!
We're heading back to Dublin.
Right now. Mum.
Are you ok?
Fine.
Come on. Chop chop.
Let's go. But...
what about the job?!
What about Oslo?
We have to stay, mum.
I can't. I should never have agreed to come down here.
I'm not the right person for this.
Never seen you back away from a challenge.
Why start now?
Honestly? 'Scuse me.
Because I feel completely out of my depth.
Yes you are mum, but you want Oslo, and I want London.
So step awayyy from the suitcase.
And go down the road, for chips and chowder.
Come on.
This place has completely changed since I used to come here.
This used to be called The Hairy Scalp.
Ugh.
Myself and Breege used to pretty much live here.
God, mad sessions.
That guy from earlier,
did he used to hang out with you and Breege?
Ah.
Noreen told me that we have new guests down from Dublin.
I thought I'd introduce myself.
Michael Kelleher. Ah.
People round here call me Big Mike.
Big Mike, small notions.
Kate Ryan, and this is my son Connor.
Good to meet ya.
Noreen also informed me you got a robust introduction
to our local protestors. Feisty lot alright.
I'd say they had a bit too much kale juice for breakfast.
If you ask me,
public protest is a waste of time.
The real deals are made in the board room, or on the putting range.
Are you... do you play golf?
When I need to.
And what's your take then?
Do you think the turbines will spoil the view from the golf course?
Well, it's not all about me.
I don't know if Noreen informed you,
but I am the local councillor for Carrigeen.
Ah.
And I have to listen to my constituents.
But at the same, I have to take a bird's eye view so to speak.
But would the wind farm not mean
there'd be a lot more trade through the town?
Oh, there'd be more trade of course for a while.
But what price do we put on our unspoiled sea views?
In his case, it depends which way the wind is blowing.
So, are you for or against? Look,
don't go bothering your head about our local wind farm shenanigans.
If you want something from the bar,
just let me know. Ok? Thank you.
You need to work on your approach tactics.
I thought the golfing angle was subtle.
Subtle? Like a sledgehammer.
Why don't you tell him that
you're just here pushing a wind farm that nobody wants.
Oh and by the way, this is my son who's freeloading on work expenses.
Look, just go and settle up. I'm gonna go outside for some fresh air.
Oh fresh air, why don't you leave your cancer sticks here then?
There ya are now.
Connor. Enjoy your time in Carrigeen!
Thanks Mr. Kelleher.
Big Mike to you! Oh!
Oh. God's sake!
Oh my God. I'm like so sorry. Yeah, it's ok!
Wait, are you the beach photographer?
Um... Uh,
hashtag consent to take my picture?
Hashtag owning my own body. Hashtag women for safe selfie.
No. I mean...
Yeah, totally!
I'm all about consent!
And everything, it's just... I-I mean...
Uh, you were just gonna what? What are you gonna do with those photos?
Nothing, I can totally delete them if you like.
Were they any good?
Yeah.
They actually turned out pretty great.
Um...
My camera's just up the road, I can show them to you if you like?
I was just taking landscapes, you kind of surfed into my shot.
Oh. I surfed into your shot?
That's not what I meant, I...
Look, could we... maybe... just try this again?
I'm Connor.
Poppy.
Ok, I'll take a look.
But if I don't like them, I want to see you delete them.
...I've had it up to hear with it,
nobody's paying attention to anything that we have!
...what's good and what's bad for Carrigeen.
No, no, no. What about my fish, ha?
They're no your fuckin' fish, are they?
Well they'll be gone clean out of the bay,
and where will that leave us?
Sitting out there with our empty nets,
waiting for our heads to be lobbed off by a windmill.
Would you ever do a bit of basic research?
The foundations change the currents, don't they?
So what?
So there'll be all these fresh Algal deposits building up.
That'll be good for the fish.
Bollocks!
Look, if you want anything with a set of gills
or a pair of lungs to keep breathing in 50 years time,
we have to embrace renewable energy.
What the hell do you know? Fuckin' Blue Planet over here, ha?
You've got the whole thing arse ways, boy.
Listen Kelleher.
You can take your lecture, and shove it up your hole.
Or what? Danny!
Abuse me all you want Danny,
it's not gonna change anything.
This thing's happening. Yeah we'll see kid, we'll see.
Oh mark my words, you'll be thanking me for it.
You sound just like your da.
I don't care who started it,
I will not tolerate this kind of behaviour in my bar.
Out! Out!
It's clean. Feck you Callum,
feck your radio station, and feck your windmill!
Windmill? Ya fuckin' gombeen!
They're turbines.
Monday night is fight night.
And we don't have to pay-per-view.
I'm Kate, Kate Ryan.
Callum Kelleher.
Hang on a sec, that means Mike's your dad?
Yeah. Well,
he's not one for nepotism is he?
Ah Big Mike,
he likes to let everyone know that nobody's above the law in his bar.
Except him.
Well it was pretty stacked against you,
there weren't a lot of heads on your side.
Ah, you know how it is with these things.
People with no brain cells, they make all the noise.
People with the brain cells, they just bite their tongues.
The silent majority?
Who said anything about a majority?
Ah.
You down here for a while?
Eh yeah, wee while. Myself and my son.
Anybody joining ye?
Eh, no. Just the two of us.
Well, I'll see you around so.
Yeah, definitely.
Ugh.
Shut up.
Guess that means I've got signal.
Hello, it's Kate.
Morning Kate, I didn't wake you?
No, of course not no. Yeah, what can I do for you?
Just checking in.
Morten's been feeding us some slightly hysterical reports.
Well it's only my second day here, so.
And? And...
I've been all round the town, meeting people from all walks of life.
Um. I met the local councillor, Michael Kelleher.
He is a bit on the fence, but he could be for turning.
His wife seems on side, and his son is violently pro wind farm.
That's excellent. I mean not the violence, but...
But he has his facts straight, he could be an ally.
Great. Just remember to push hard on our community dividend.
Yeah, which you neglected to tell me is net,
after set up costs.
In my experience people are a little bit more, 'Show me the money.'
Look, it all depends how you pitch it.
Morten's not been getting any traction.
I know this cloak and dagger thing is a bit difficult,
but that's why it's necessary.
We'll talk soon.
Shut up.
Morning.
Oh.
Morning.
I just stopped in to return those tissues from last night.
You know, in case you needed them like.
Very good.
How's the face? Ah, I'll survive.
Do you live here?
No, I've got my own place just outside the town.
But I stop in most mornings to see the mother.
Ah.
There ya go. Thank you.
Shirts.
Your shirts Callum. Oh Christ.
You are kidding me.
Ah sure it's no bother,
don't I have the big washing machine and the good iron here.
And sure where would he get the time with him on the radio everyday?
Oh, you're on the radio?
So you're a... A radio presenter, yeah.
Yeah. That's...
really great.
West Cork's award-winning broadcast journalist.
Go on Callum, do the voice.
The voice? Mm!
No fuckin' way!
Language Callum!
What?
Go on, you'll be on air in less than an hour.
Get out.
Mammies, they never change.
You, eh... you don't mind?
I don't mind. Don't be crunching it on the air though.
And here's your cup, sir. Ah thank you.
Oh yeah, sorry.
Here you are now, keep the change. Don't forget me at the ballot box.
Is Kate Ryan staying above with you?
Aye.
Do you know her? Ah, we got way back.
Who's the young lad with her?
Not that far back so.
That'd be her son.
Connor I believe.
You alright?
Yeah.
God, you learn something new everyday.
Ha?
Yeah ok.
Cheers Poppy. Yeah, I'll meet you in about an hour.
Yeah. No. I'd love to try surfing!
Love you can't, you can't. I didn't pack any togs.
No, that sounds like it'd be really fun.
No, just say you really can't.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Don't you! Hey!
You'll just have to go easy on me. No, no. Nothing.
Yeah ok. Thanks. Cheers.
Bye.
Thanks for that. No, I was just trying to help!
Poppy.
You move fast. Grow up mum.
Off you go. Enjoy yourself.
I've got to go and meet Morten.
And don't go spilling any trade secrets because you like this girl,
huh? Mum, we're on the same team.
Oh. All sons say that.
Until they meet some girl.
Stop.
Kate!
Here. I'm here!
Jesus. You look like you slept in a compost bin.
Not just a bin, a compost bin?
Yeah, well Sigrid hasn't called me for days.
I've been trying to email her but I have a feeling she's cutting me out.
I need someone to keep me in the loop. Have you heard from her?
Eh.. Yeah.
She called me this morning.
See.
I thought you were supposed to report to me and I report to her.
Well, you're Norweigian.
You can see the inefficiency? Yeah, well what did you have for her.
Nothing much. I em...
...made a contact in the local radio station. That's about it.
I already contacted the station when I arrived.
But they wouldn't let a NorskVentus rep on air.
Well luckily I have nothing to do with NorskVentus.
They have a terrible history with developers around here.
The Carrigeen Luxury Hotel and Spa planning overturned.
The Carrigeen Bowling Alley, planning overturned.
Even an Aldi. Overturned.
Or was that Lidl? I can never remember.
Just be careful.
We can do this. Kate.
Just hang in there, Morten.
At the centre of your world, it's West Coast 105FM.
This is the lunchtime news.
Next there please.
Afternoon, what can I do for you?
Oh. No lunch break? No, I'm working through.
Trying to get home early.
Sorry.
I was just here cos I need a favour.
I need the list of objectors to the Carrigeen Wind Farm,
the submissions that were lodged here at the County Council.
Are you trying to bribe me? What?
With a feckin' sandwich?
No.
Cos I can tell you, I'd cost a lot more than that.
I would never do anything like that.
That is just not even in my nature.
I'm sorry. Your face!
I know I shouldn't play with blow-ins. It's just...
It's just so easy.
And I get so bored.
I'm not actually a blow-in.
I spent a lot of my childhood in Carrigeen.
Carrigeen. My sister married in there. Do you know The Burkes?
Yes. Breege Burke. She's one of my... We're like that.
Christ girl. Why didn't you just say so?
There's me winding you up like a feckin' yo-yo.
Ooh. Where are you going?
To get you the list of objectors.
Isn't that what you asked for like.
And there's no issue with that?
With what?
Sure if you're connected, you'll find out everything anyway.
The West Cork grapevine, girl.
More powerful than any social network known to man.
Thank you.
Do you need me to fill out a form or...?
Girl. Application forms are for pencil pushers.
Oh. Swap.
Oh good choice!
That's not too bad.
Shite.
You can run Kate, but you cannot hide.
You sound like a serial killer.
Brave girl getting in without a wetsuit.
And you've gone full mermaid.
Em... Just..
Would you em... You know...
Would you look at the sea?
Strange being back on this beach with you.
Good strange.
Is there such a thing?
We had a good time, didn't we?
Well, everyone had a good time. Just...
We were young and free.
And the weather was better. Ah now you're talking shite.
All it ever did was rain.
Half the reason I left.
The em... kid up at the guest house.
He's yours?
Eh, Conor. Yeah. Yeah, he is.
I half thought I'd see him down here with his new friend.
Eh... How was... How was Maui?
Ah you know yourself.
Even paradise grows old eventually.
I have the surf school here now and it keeps me going.
How about you?
Married?
Divorced?
Still an unclaimed treasure.
No. Conor's the only man I need in my life.
Tell me you don't say that to him?
I gotta bounce. Catch a hot shower.
What happened you?
You used to be a real talker.
Never knew when to shut up.
Well at least one of us has changed.
I can't stay anyway. I've got some surf classes.
Ah fuck sake, Conor.
Now you have to try them.
Did you make them yourself?
Come on. What's that supposed to men? Of course I did.
Well they look gorgeous. Thank you very much.
Hiya Stefan. Em...
Any sign of Breege? Yeah, she's in the back.
Could you let her know I'm here?
Sorry.
Do try them. Oh I will.
Actually Stefan...
I'm gonna wait outside.
Breege!
You were looking for me?
Yeah, I was.
So, it looks like you met Conor. Yeah.
Conor, your son.
Who I knew nothing about until Michael Kelleher pointed him out to me.
Then I was just kindly introduced to him by his new friend, Poppy.
I'm really sorry.
Life just... got in the way.
Things got really busy for me and I was just working all hours
trying to keep my head above water.
You were at my wedding...
...after he was born and you still didn't stay anything.
Then I didn't want to.
All that time that we lost touch,
I was down here wondering what did I say or do to
make you blank me like.
Well, now I know.
You know what?
That it wasn't me.
Like when is the last time you were home, before the wedding?
19 years ago?
Yeah, I suppose.
You don't suppose.
You know, I know.
Cos it was after that I met Stefan.
Okay, so what's your point?
That was the time you were with Baz Crowley.
That was our little secret.
What other little secrets have you got?
D'ya know what?
I don't have time to sit here and listen to a lecture on ancient history.
Kate.
Why did you keep Conor a secret?
Conor is Baz's?
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