The highly-anticipated series House of Guinness has finally landed on our screens, and we couldn't be more excited. The star-studded cast features Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and James Norton as the Guinness family, the infamous dynasty who held immense power in Ireland and overseas.
The series follows the power struggle that ensures after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness in 1868 - alongside the scandal and debauchery that happens along the way. Blending historical events with fictional characters, the series also delves into the political climate of 19th century Ireland.
One fictional character who is essential to this historical backdrop is Ellen Cochrane. Here's what we know about her...
Who is Ellen Cochrane?
Ellen Cochrane is a fictional character in the upcoming series House of Guinness. She is the sister of Patrick Cochrane, who is played by Seamus O'Hara. Patrick is a the leader of the Fenians - revolutionary nationalist group operating in Ireland, as well as the US and Britain.
Ellen is described as 'determined', and representing the working-class community in 19th century Dublin, whose lives are intrinsically linked to the success of the Guinness Brewery. Although she is a fictional character, this grounds the series in the gritty reality of 19th century Ireland, and the power dynamics at play.
Who plays Ellen Cochrane in House Of Guinness?
If you recognise the actress who plays Ellen Cochrane, then you aren't wrong! Ellen is played by Niamh McCormack, who played Alison in the drama Everything Now, and has also had roles in The Witcher, The Magic Flute and Cold Mind.
Speaking about her role in the highly-anticipated series, Niamh told Screen Daily: 'I play Ellen Cochrane, one of the leaders of the Irish Republican Brotherhood [IRB],' adding [It’s important for me to tell this story because I’m a direct descendent of a first lieutenant of the IRB [...] It’s still such a sensitive topic to talk about.'
When is The House of Guinness on Netflix?
After months of waiting, House of Guinness is available to watch on Netflix now! All eight episodes are available to stream, so you just need a Netflix subscription to watch them.
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.