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Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010. The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

Ireland

Cast

Owen McDonnell

Owen McDonnell

Garda Sergeant Jack Driscoll

David Herlihy

David Herlihy

Garda Finbarr Colvin

Ruth McCabe

Ruth McCabe

Eithne Driscoll

Sean McGinley

Sean McGinley

Dennis Costello

Matthew McNulty

Matthew McNulty

Brian Doyle

Simone Lahbib

Simone Lahbib

Gemma Burge

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