Waking Ned Devine

Waking Ned Devine

Year: 1998

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Kirk Jones

Comedy

A small Irish village is thrown into chaos when it’s revealed that one of its residents has won a substantial lottery prize. Two friends discover the winner has passed away, prompting them to devise a mischievous plan to impersonate the deceased and claim the winnings for the entire village. Their audacious scheme quickly spirals into a comedic whirlwind of mistaken identities, close calls, and hilarious misunderstandings as they try to outwit the authorities and share the unexpected fortune.

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1

Lottery Win in Tullymore

In the quaint Irish village of Tullymore, someone has won a life-changing sum in the National Lottery. The entire community becomes engulfed in the mystery of who the winner might be, as everyone knows each other intimately.

Tullymore
2

Jackie's Investigation

Clever local resident Jackie O'Shea takes it upon himself to investigate the identity of the mysterious lottery winner. He employs his keen analytical skills, hosting a fancy chicken dinner to gather potential winners and observe their behavior.

Tullymore
3

Discovery of Ned Devine's Win

After much deduction, Jackie concludes that the elderly retiree Ned Devine is the likely lottery victor. He and his friend Michael O'Sullivan visit Ned’s home, only to discover him deceased, clutching his winning ticket, which had likely caused his sudden death.

Ned Devine's house
4

Jackie's Scheme

Devastated by Ned's death but realizing the potential of the winning ticket, Jackie hatches a plan to cash it. He experiences a dream in which Ned encourages him to distribute the wealth among the villagers, spurring the next part of his scheme.

5

The Deception Begins

Jackie's plan unfolds as he convinces Michael to impersonate the deceased Ned Devine when a representative from the Lottery commission arrives for verification. The entire village rallies to support this unlikely ruse, each contributing ideas and resources.

Tullymore
6

Lottery Commission Visit

The Lotto representative arrives in Tullymore, and Michael confidently pretends to be Ned Devine. In a series of humorous exchanges, the villagers work together to convince the representative of his legitimacy as a winner, showcasing their camaraderie.

Tullymore
7

Celebration in the Village

With the successful deception made, the entire village bursts into celebrations, relishing in the hope of newfound wealth. Planning begins in earnest for how to share the spoils among the townsfolk, bringing everyone closer together.

Tullymore
8

Lizzie Quinn's Threat

The old village 'witch', Lizzie Quinn, becomes suspicious of the lottery windfall and threatens to expose their deceit for a reward. Her presence casts a shadow of fear over the villagers as they devise ways to keep their secret safe.

9

The Phone Call Attempt

Lizzie tries to report the villagers to the authorities using the only working phone in the area. As she makes her way to the phone booth in her motorized wheelchair, she faces a series of unfortunate hurdles, adding tension to the scenario.

Coastal road phone booth
10

Lizzie's Untimely End

In a twist of fate, as Lizzie attempts to betray the villagers, her wheelchair runs out of battery. Before she can make the call, she is struck by the Parish Priest's van, falling to her demise and effectively silencing her threat.

Coastal road
11

Tullymore's Newfound Wealth

With the threat of exposure eliminated, the villagers celebrate as they prepare to distribute Ned's winnings. The entire town is transformed, and dreams of prosperity and better lives become a reality for the once-impoverished community.

Tullymore
12

Resolution of Loose Ends

As the ordeal concludes, all loose ends are resolved, and the villagers bask in their unexpected fortune. Bonds are strengthened within the community as they plan their future together, forever changed by Ned Devine's lottery win.

Tullymore

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