Nights in Ballygran

"**Nights in Ballygran**"
"Nights in Ballygran"
Boardwalk Empire episode
	Jimmy tells Pearl a story from his childhood
Episode no.	Season 1; Episode 5
Directed by	Alan Taylor
Written by	Lawrence Konner
Original air date	October 17, 2010
Running time	53 minutes
Guest appearances
	Gretchen Mol as Gillian Darmod; Greg Antonacci as Johnny Torrio; Tom Aldredge as Ethan Thompson; Dana Ivey as Mrs. McGarry; Erik Weiner as Agent Sebso; Emily Meade as Pearl;
Episode chronology
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"Nights in Ballygran" is the fifth episode of the first season of the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire, which premiered October 17, 2010. It was written by co-executive producer Lawrence Konner and directed by Alan Taylor. "Nights in Ballygran" received positive reviews from critics.

The episode is set during Saint Patrick's Day and progresses the relationship between Nucky and Margaret, while also showing how Jimmy is haunted by the consequences of the life he now leads.

The title is taken from the title line of an Irish folk song, “Carrickfergus”.