Ballyk-Peter meets his friends on the mountain

[5870eric]

You cant beat the first 45 seconds of this clip as far as being emotional. A great show, and still sadly missed

[annedianna]

I can't watch this clip to the end. It's so very depressing. Kills me. The thing is, they develop the characters and the story in a way that you feel like this - not being able to watch a clip - which means, they do a fantastic job. Really talented people making these types of shows, so much unlike the American tv shows which are sooo immature compared to the British ones.

[Rallytrader1]

if any one is wantin to where this was done it was done at lock dean in round wood in wicklow

[WindyPoplars09]

It makes sense to me that Peter would not have prepared something to quote or sing like the others, or realized he would be expected to speak at all. He was still in shock. I thought what he said rang true. Yes, it was underwhelming, but the others had all planned theirs ahead of time. Lovely stuff.

[starwars518]

This show was great show the first 3 series were great also the ones that followed were fine just didnt have that connection.

[somethinggnaws]

Kieran Prendiville, the writer, said he has always regretted what he had Peter say at the wake. He said he had wanted something simple, but it came off as simplistic and sentimental. He said he should have just sat down and written from Peter's heart.

I honestly don't think it was bad at all. But I did feel a little underwhelmed at his speech after everyone else's. Still, what a beautiful scene and a great send off for Assumpta. Even though she never should have died in the first place. ;)

[SOPHISCE]

Siobhan "You kept the chef busy, anyway."

Eamon "why didn't you bring him?"

Liam "He went for a burger."

[SOPHISCE]

You certainly do not, I repeat, do not find this caliber of script and developed characters in American television.

Thank God for public tv. Check your local library for they may have the entire series. Cheers.

[scd1950]

@SOPHISCE How true !!

[cuttersboi08]

Of all the great moment of ever series of this show - this scene is always my favorite.

So honest.

So pure.

[DamGreek]

I had never heard of this series, and flipping through the channels one night many years ago..I came across this episode--not knowing about the relationship between Fr. Peter & Assumpta. I recently rediscovered the series and this scene--which triggered my memory of seeing this on PBS so many years ago. Even though I had no idea, I loved the idea of friends comforting each other over the loss of someone close. Now I understand, and find it more moving than ever. Thanks for the post.

[Scoob665]

Love the show very muc, It certainly was not the same after Assumpta's death, I have had the privlage to have a pint of guinness in Fitzgeralds bar

[misskitty002]

This part makes me misty everytime I watch it. It's so touching. Saying goodbye to Assumpta, Peter. Honestly, it's like saying good by to oldfriends because I stopped watching the show at s3.

[beerman37]

Thank you so so much. Just an incredibly lovely scene to one of the best shows ever shopwn on TV. The beginning portion of this, with Peter walking up the mountain and everyone coming up to give him a heartfelt hug really can tug your heartstrings. FANTASTIC

[pineapple1969]

This makes me want to cry, not just because Assumpta is gone but because this was the beginning of the end of what was such a great show. I will always love Ballykissangel.