There are some strange goings on in the stratosphere over Ballykissangel. Niamh faces her feelings for Sean.

Niamh leaves Ambrose holding the baby, and Kathleen gets an unexpected visitor. Donal and Liam try to earn some extra cash.

Brendan and Siobhan finally decide to tie the knot - but keeping it a secret could be a problem. Niamh and Ambrose, meanwhile, worry about the state of their marriage.

Father Mac is visited by an old friend and former curate, now a high flying bishop with a problem. Danny and Emma are stranded by heavy rain.

A bizarre, ancient statue is uncovered at Dillon's farm which seems to have a strange effect on people.

It's the grand opening of Quigley's golf course, and with assistants like Liam and Donal, the event is sure to go with a bang.

The villagers are all at the beach for the annual horse race, usually won by Doctor Ryan. However, this year there is stiff competition from a mystery horse owned by Eamon.

There is much curiosity over the new love in Donal's life, but Suzie proves to be a wild and dangerous female.

Brian Quigley's dreams of owning a golf course get a boost, while Siobhan and Brendan disagree on their daughter's christening.

Brendan is appalled by Siobhan's plans for a water birth. Father Aidan and his sister settle in the town, but find themselves plagued by money worries.

Father Aidan, Ballykissangel's new priest, has a spectacularly successful first day, which proves to be a headache for Father Mac.

As Fitzgerald's bar is up for auction, a number of new faces arrive in Ballykissangel, some more welcome than others.