1950s British comedy adapted from Catherine Cookson's novel. Irish binman James Ignatious Rooney (John Gregson) is a ladies' man and an expert hurler. After moving to a wealthier area with the help of businessman Mr Doolan (Liam Redmond), Rooney falls for his landlady's cousin Maire (Muriel Pavlow) and is picked for the Hurling Championship Final. Can he win the championship and Maire's heart?