Series II, Episode 5
The housekeeper Father Mac has in mind to keep an eye on Father Clifford turns out to be rather too comely for Father Mac's peace of mind. Quigley steps into the breach and offers her a job, to the chagrin of Niamh, who finds herself at a loose end. Quigley's life of ease turns sour when he realises his new housekeeper fancies herself as Mrs Quigley. Meanwhile an unruly batch of pupils arrives at the local school and runs amok in the village, allowing Niamh to find a new vocation when she takes them in hand. Donal and Liam build a new porch for Siobhan, using all their skills and craftsmanship, which don't amount to much.
Series III, Episode 6
Peter returns from England to find the cash-strapped Quigley has rented out his house, and all the villagers seem to have squabbled in his absence. Worse still, Assumpta has come home trailing a new husband. When a rival publican challenges Fitzgerald's to a pub tournament, Peter distracts himself from his emotional torment by recruiting a team and reconciling the feuding locals. As the contest is in progress Ambrose nabs a burglar red-handed.