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Dublin Murders cast – here’s who’s in the BBC drama series


DUBLIN Murders is back TONIGHT (November 4) with another thrilling episode and, of course, its talented cast.

But who exactly is starring? Here’s everything you need to know about the actors behind the characters…

 The Dublin Murders is based on the book of the same name by

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The Dublin Murders is based on the book of the same name byCredit: BBC

Who is in The Dublin Murders cast?

Sarah Greene

Sarah plays detective Cassie Maddox in the series.

She is an Irish actress, born on July 21, 1984 in Cork, Ireland.

By 2008, Sarah landed her first appearance in a movie when she played Imelda Egan in Eden, before going on to play Cathleen in Love and Savagery two years later

She earned herself another lifetime opportunity working with Daniel Radcliffe in the theatre play The Cripple of Inishmaan.

Furthermore, her performance as Helen McCormick was so well received that it earned her a nomination at the Tony Awards for best actor in a supporting role.

Since then, Sarah has played in a number of commercially successful projects such as Noble, The Guard, My Brothers, Standby and Burnt.

 Sarah will be playing detective Cassie Maddox in the series.

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Sarah will be playing detective Cassie Maddox in the series.Credit: BBC

Killian Scott

The actor plays detective Rob Reilly

Killian Scott – whose original name was Cillian Murphy – was born on July 6, 1985.

He had to pick a new stage name due to the fame of the Peaky Blinders star of the same name.

He landed his first big break starring alongside Jack O’Connell and Jack Lowden in the blockbuster flick ‘71, depicting the story of a British soldier who’s abandoned by his unit following a riot on the deadly streets of Belfast.

From 2010 to 2014, Killian played Tommy in Love/Hate – a drama series about the growing crime scene in Dublin, which went on to have a whopping five seasons before concluding its four-year run.

As far as television is concerned, Killian has appeared in a number of shows including Ripper Street, Damnation, Jack Taylor and Strike.

Elsewhere, he has also appeared in other flicks such as 2014’s Calvary and The Commuter, as well as starring as Harry Fox in 2015’s Traders.

 Killian Scott will be playing detective Rob Reilly

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Killian Scott will be playing detective Rob ReillyCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Shereen Martin

Shereen plays Sophie Miller, a forensic specialist.

You may recognise the actress from 2017’s The Loch and The Brave.

She also starred in Blood in 2018.

 Shereen Martin plays forensic specialist Sophie Miller

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Shereen Martin plays forensic specialist Sophie MillerCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Peter McDonald

Peter McDonald stars as Jonathan Devlin, the victim’s father.

The actor was born on January 28, 1972  in Dublin.

Besides his extensive stage career, he has appeared in Felicia’s Journey, The Stag and BBC’s Sea of Souls.

You may also recognise him from Channel 4’s Green Wing or the 2012 televised series of Titanic.

 Peter McDonald stars as Jonathan Devlin, the victim's father.

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Peter McDonald stars as Jonathan Devlin, the victim’s father.Credit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Leah McNamara

Leah McNamara plays Rosalind Devlin, the victim’s elder sister.

The young actress was born in Limerick and attended Castletroy College before attending University College Cork where she graduated with honors in Drama and Theatre.

Besides The Dublin Murders, Leah has also starred in Metal Heart and Vikings.

 Leah McNamara plays Rosalind Devlin, the victim's elder sister, and Kathy Monahan plays Margaret Devlin, the victim's mother.

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Leah McNamara plays Rosalind Devlin, the victim’s elder sister, and Kathy Monahan plays Margaret Devlin, the victim’s mother.Credit: BBC

Kathy Monahan

Kathy Monahan plays Margaret Devlin, the victim’s mother.

The actress has also starred in Vikings and Red Rock.

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Tom stars as Frank who heads up the Dublin Murder Squad.

Most may recognise the actor as Ebony Maw in Avengers: The Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

The Dublin lad attended De La Salle College and then studied Drama at Trinity College Dublin before continuing his theatrical education at the esteemed RADA.

He played the role of Bryne in Peaky Blinders and also starred in The Secret Scripture alongside Rooney Mara.

As well as having starred in 2016’s The Infiltrator with Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston and Diane Kruger.

 Tom stars as Frank who heads up the Dublin Murder Squad.

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Tom stars as Frank who heads up the Dublin Murder Squad.Credit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Moe Dunford

Moe plays Sam O’Neill- a member of the Dublin Murder Squad.

The Irish actor was born on December 11, 1987 in Dungarvan.

He made his debut in The Tudors in 2010 and since then has gone on to star in a variety of productions including An Crisis and Game of Thrones.

Moe is probably best known for his roles in Vikings and Patrick’s Day.

 Moe Dunford plays Sam ONeill

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Moe Dunford plays Sam ONeillCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Eugene O’Hare

Eugene plays detective Quigley – a member of the Dublin Murder Squad.

He was born on August 5, 1980 in Ireland.

The actor has had an extensive stage career but you may recognise him from some of his on screen roles including his role of Constable Shanley in Death and Nightingales or Aaron Monroe in The Fall.

 Eugene OHare plays detective Quigley

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Eugene OHare plays detective QuigleyCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Conleth Hill

Conleth plays the superintendent of the Dublin Murder Squad, O’Kelly.

The Northern Irish actor was born on November 24, 1965 in Ballycastle.

After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1988, Conleth has gone on to have a successful career.

But the two time Laurence Olivier Award winner is probably best known for his role of Lord Varys in Game of Thrones.

 Conleth Hill plays OKelly

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Conleth Hill plays OKellyCredit: WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures’ Digital Picture

Which novel is The Dublin Murders based on?

The drama drew its inspiration from Tana French’s best-selling Dublin Murder Squad book series.

It blends the first two novels In the Woods and The Likeness.

Each novel is narrated by a different detective from the same team as they solve a crime.

However, there is always an intense emotional connection between each officer and the crime focused on in the novel.

The series first began in 2007 with debut novel, In the Woods—which received multiple genre awards, including the Edgar.

When does The Dublin Murders start on BBC One?

The Dublin Murders continues TONIGHT (Monday, November 4, 2019.)

It will be aired on BBC One and will also be available online via BBC iPlayer.

The series will run for eight-episode and was actually included in the BBC’s Drama 2019 promo.

Cast member Killian Scott states the drama is “a complex and dark exploration of memory, identity and the potentially devastating consequences of pursuing truth”.





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