The Island of Inis Cool

**The Island of Inis Cool** is a show created, directed and co-written by David Mc Camley.

The series was nominated at the 'Cartoons on the Bay' in 2005 in the category of "TV Series for All Audiences". Its artwork appeared in the book ELEMENTAL the world's best Discreet/Autodesk art by Ballistic publishing 2004. The English version features the great voice talents of Pauline McLynn, Rosaleen Linehan and Hector Ó hEochagain. The show has aired in Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Finland, and South Africa.

## Synopsis

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*INIS COOL is a comedy adventure series, which focuses on life on the small Island of Inis Cool. The stories revolve around the comical antics of Biff, Boff and Ben O'Malley, three over grown schoolboys who's Mother will do anything to keep them from growing up.*
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—David Mc Camley's website, David McCamley's website

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*Inis Cool is a comedy adventure series, which focuses on life on the small Island of Inis Cool. The stories revolve around the comical antics of Biff, Boff and Ben O'Malley, three over grown schoolboys who’s Mother will do anything to keep them from growing up. Finding trouble wherever they go or trying to help in their own "special" way, but whatever the O’Malley brothers get up to, they always get caught and have the wrath of their Mother to answer too.*
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—Studio 352, Studio 352

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*Strange, bizarre, and for children of all ages, The Island Of Inis Cool is a unique digital animation series that could only be set on an isolated island off an unknown coast of Ireland. Three dim-witted schoolboys Biff, Boff and Ben O'Malley, amuse and annoy with their cheeky attitudes and outrageous antics.*
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—IMDb, IMDb

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*Hilarious events caused by three idiot brothers living in a small island of ‘Inis Cool’. The three brothers Biff, Boff, and Ben live in a small island of ‘Inis Cool’. One would think they’re old enough to act like grown- ups but they are an absolutely uncontrollable lot who still have a lot of growing up to do! The three childlike brothers and the eccentric island inhabitants always cause hilarious happenings in this show ‘The Island of Inis Cool’.*
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—OCON Properties, SlideToDoc

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*In this animated comedy, three schoolboys get into hilarious and outrageous shenanigans on a faraway island!*
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—Amazon, Season 1 description

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*Batty animals, epic pig runs, and more are on the menu in the laughter and excitement-filled season two of "Inis" cool!*
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—Amazon, Season 2 description

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*This comedy adventure centers around the O'Malley Brothers, Biff, Boff and Ben, three schoolboys who are a little different from their classmates due in part to the fact they are all over the age of twenty. They live with their mother on the "Island of Inis Cool" and with the help of the other islanders these lovable characters give an unusual and hilarious look at island life.*
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—OCON, EC21

## Characters

### O'Malley family

* **Mrs O'Malley** (voiced by Rosaleen Linehan) - The mother of three boys, Boff O'Malley, Biff O'Malley, and Ben O'Malley, she likes to take care of her kids and is afraid of losing them.
* **Boff O'Malley** (voiced by Hector Ó hEochagain) - The oldest brother of the two, he likes fortune, money, and games.
* **Biff O'Malley** (voiced by Pat Bracken) - The middle child who is often the voice of reason, he also likes playing games with his brothers.
* **Ben O'Malley** (voiced by Eoghan O'Riada) - The youngest brother of the O'Malley boys, he likes planning ahead and helping.
* **Christmas Dinner** - The O'Malley's family pet pig, except he has the traits of a dog.

### Supporting Characters

* **Mrs Turlock** (voiced by Pauline McLynn)
* **Mrs Roberts**
* **Grandma Withers**
* **Miss Vice**
* **Farmer Digby**
* **Liam**
* **Mr Soar**
* **Malarkey**
* **Identical quads**

## Trivia

* Along with Dibo the Gift Dragon, this show is also nominated in Pulcinella Awards Italy in 2005.
* This show was also popular on Dutch TV.
* This show won the Best Children's/Youth Programme on Irish Film and Television Awards in 2005.

## References

1. ↑ Cartoons on the Bay Short List Announced.
2. ↑ David McCamley's website.
3. ↑ Studio 352.
4. ↑ IMDb.
5. ↑ OCON Properties.
6. ↑ Amazon (Season 1).
7. ↑ Amazon (Season 2).
8. ↑ EC21.
9. ↑ Cartoons on the Bay Short List Announced.
10. ↑ ‘The Island of Inis Cool’ Is A Hit On Dutch TV.
11. ↑ IFTA Award.