The South Westerlies

2020 - Present TV-14 50m 6.2

When a small coastal town in the south-west of Ireland is earmarked for a Norwegian-owned wind farm, it's not just the spectacular scenery that’s under pressure.

When a town in the southwest of Ireland is earmarked for a Norwegian-owned offshore wind farm, it's not just the scenery that's under pressure. For Kate Ryan, tasked by her company NorskVentus to go undercover and quash local objections, her eco-battle is compounded by the presence of a crinkly-eyed surfer with an unmistakable resemblance to her son. Kate tries to change hearts and minds by pushing the economic benefits of wind energy, but when she discovers that an oil pipeline is planned for the same area, she starts to box smarter and dirtier. Her son's discovery about his surfer dad and her eventual outing to the entire town cause Kate to consider turning whistleblower--until she's given a final ultimatum.

The South Westerlies background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Little White Lie

1. Little White Lie

Aired: Sep 6, 2020

Kate is sent by NorskVentus to West Cork to quell opposition to their offshor...

Episode 2 No Word of a Lie

2. No Word of a Lie

Aired: Sep 13, 2020

Kate attempts to change hearts and minds before a key Town Hall vote, while w...

Episode 3 Surf's Up

3. Surf's Up

Aired: Sep 20, 2020

The surprise arrival of NorskVentus boss Sigrid puts further pressure on Kate...

Episode 4 Out in the Open

4. Out in the Open

Aired: Sep 27, 2020

Kate's mother Goldie arrives and pushes Kate to tell Conor about his father, ...

Episode 5 Home Truths

5. Home Truths

Aired: Oct 4, 2020

Kate discovers who's behind an oil pipeline ear-marked for Carrigeen Bay, but...

Episode 6 Windswept

6. Windswept

Aired: Oct 11, 2020

Kate becomes a pariah to everyone but Baz when her involvement with NorskVent...


The South Westerlies Videos

Acorn TV Original | The South Westerlies | Official Trailer
The South Westerlies:  Wicklow film locations - Interview with Cast

Info about The South Westerlies

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: RTÉ One

Genres: Drama