Maggie Mundy

Maggie, 38, is the second oldest of the five sisters, and works as the cook and housekeeper of their home but has no paid work. Michael describes his Aunt Maggie as “the joker of the family.” She is the one who suggests naming the new wireless radio Lugh, after the “old Celtic god of the Harvest.” She loves to dance, tell riddles, and tease and it is her energy and humour that often diffuses conflict between the sisters. She secretly has her own dreams and disappointments, evident from her sudden quietness when she hears of the success of her old friend and when she reminisces about past love. She is the only sister to call Kate “Kitty,” suggesting that she is not only closest with Kate, but that she is somewhat of Kate’s equal in the household.

Played by Siobhan McSweeney.