Katie, the 14-year-old daughter of a travelling family, is left in charge of an ailing mother and her nine brothers and sisters in Dublin whilst her father is in England seeking his fortune.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMargaret KellyKatie | Katie |
| AAnna ManahanMaggie Donoghue | Maggie Donoghue |
| DDerry PowerKing Donoghue | King Donoghue |
| MMarcella O'RiordanMrs. Collins | Mrs. Collins |
 Donal McCannBig Jim Collins | Big Jim Collins |
 Johnny MurphyKevin Collins | Kevin Collins |
| LLise-Ann McLaughlinMary Collins | Mary Collins |
 Barry McGovernSean | Sean |
| AArthur O'SullivanDockside pub landlord | Dockside pub landlord |
 John WelshCommittee chairman | Committee chairman |
| PPhilip O'FlynnDoctor | Doctor |
 Des NealonRiley | Riley |
 Frank MeliaTraveller | Traveller |
 Tom HickeyPub manager | Pub manager |
| TTom IrwinPriest | Priest |
| PPeadar LambPolice sergeant | Police sergeant |
 Pat AbernethyPolice constable | Police constable |
| SSheila O'SullivanNursing sister | Nursing sister |
| JJohn Molloy1st Committee Member | 1st Committee Member |