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The Westies•Season 1•Episode 8

The Irish Goodbye

7.9/10 · 219 votesAug 23, 202659 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Roarke and Sweeney's fallout splits the Westies, pitting old guard against young. Bridget pushes ahead with the mission but faces shattering truths. Polk increases pressure on Sweeney and Gotti, while Keenan wrestles with guilt and a son slipping away.

Directed byAdam Kane

Written byChris Brancato, Michael Panes

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The Irish Goodbye

Cast10

J.K. Simmons

Eamon Sweeney

Titus Welliver

Glenn Keenan

Tom Brittney

James 'Jimmy' Roarke

Stanley Morgan

Mickey Flanagan

Sarah Bolger

Bridget Walsh

Jessica Frances Dukes

Agent Birdie Polk

Hamish Allan-Headley

John Gotti

Vincent Walsh

Eddie Breen

Allen Leech

Brendan Cahill

Hilary McCormack

Erin Malone

Crew3

Adam Kane

Director

Chris Brancato

Writer

Michael Panes

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Irish Goodbye" is episode 8 of The Westies season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 219 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Adam Kane and written by Chris Brancato, Michael Panes, it aired on August 23, 2026.

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