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Inspector Hackett

Hackett is an Inspector in the Dublin Gardai. He鈥檚 happily married with two sons.

Hackett will never be one of the force鈥檚 high flyers but he鈥檚 tenacious and worries away at cases until he solves the mystery. Many people have learned the hard way that it鈥檚 a mistake to underestimate him. Hackett has a sly wit and an unassuming manner. Quirke and Hackett鈥檚 work sometimes causes them to butt heads but they have a mutual respect and they often enjoy a drink together.

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend has worked extensively in theatre and television. He has appeared in numerous productions at the National Theatre, including Remember This and Guys and Dolls, and was nominated for Best Actor in the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in Conor McPherson鈥檚 Shining City.

His many film roles include Mike Leigh鈥檚 Happy-Go-Lucky, The Libertine with Johnny Depp, and Cars 2.

Stanley starred in the drama series , and has appeared in , , , and in the Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat.

He was recently seen as Milton Katselas in the 麻豆社 Four drama , alongside Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West.