Birdie Conners - Doesn't like County Clare, taking job there as head of housekeeping, worked in Thurles but was let go, Search party for son peter, also needed a search party for herself, never went to mass again, kids still talk to her, looked after Bobby and his mum when Frank was drunk

Birdie Conners - Jim's sister, was looking after her son Peter going fishing when he was swept away

Birdie - Thinks she might look like a mad woman, needs constant maintenance, was asked to go to Galway's races by a fine cut man, not in good terms with God, son is handy, house in Nenagh where she grew up, will die there, 2 men broke in, wanted card and PIN, hit in leg with hammer, took her bag tied her up in bathroom and left, doesn't know neighbours so didn't bother them.

Bridie - Daughter and kids come to the house not so often, kid reminds her of Peter, lives in the present moment, envious of her being able to do that. Son 32.

Bridie - Glad the place wasn't wrecked after break in, looked for peters watch, 7th birthday present, distinctive marks, never told anyone of breaking, stayed at hotel a few nights then with her daughter, then Marek needed somewhere to stay and he moved in, keeps his money for him in an account,

Bridie - Seen someone wearing Peters watch in Contra, grabbed his arm and tried to take watch. Girl told her he was a Dowel, went looking Augie, knows about him, told them she wanted the watch back, a few days later it was posted through the letterbox.