Thady “The Bull” McCabe (Ger Meagher) The play’s main character and anti-hero, Bull is as strong as an ox – and just as powerful. Having grazed and rented Maggie Butler’s field for five years, along with his son Tadhg, Bull believes he is the rightful owner.
“The Bird” O’Donnell (Kevin Fahey) A mischievous calf buyer and a regular at Flanagan’s pub, Bird is an acquaintance of The McCabes.
Tadhg McCabe (John Morris) Bull’s son and faithful companion, who too shares his father’s passion for the land.
Mick Flanagan (John Leahy) The local publican and auctioneer, Mick is mendacious and sly and is another acquaintance of the McCabes, who attempts to help them secure the field.
Maimie Flanagan (Catherine O’Donnell) Mick’s younger wife and the mother of his nine children. Maimie is flirtatious and charming and has a bitter, strained relationship with her husband, whilst maintaining a strong relationship with her eldest son Leamy.
Maggie Butler (Carol Acheson) An elderly widow, who has rented her late husband’s field to The McCabes for the past five years. Maggie is frail and destitute and wishes to put the field up for public auction, much to the McCabe’s disgust.
William Dee (Caolan Deehy-Power) A young Galway man, who has been living in England for twelve years. Considered an “outsider”, William decides to bid against the Bull McCabe for Maggie Butler’s field.
Leamy Flanagan (Trysten Afrin) Mick and Maimie’s eldest son.
Dandy McCabe (Paul Kelly) The Bull McCabe’s first cousin, who, unlike Bull, is honest and jovial.
Mrs McCabe (Majella Carrigan) Dandy’s wife, to who he has been married to for twenty years.
Sgt Tom Leahy (Jim Malone) The local sergeant, investigating the death of a donkey.
Fr Murphy (Desmond Cunningham) The parish priest.
The Bishop (Tom Callery) The local bishop.
The Flanagan Children (Leah Alyward, Brianna Boyle & Tara Malone)
Village Girls (Adele Armstrong & Holly Jean Williamson)
The Field will be staged in the White Memorial Theatre, Clonmel from 16th – 19th May 2017
