A moment between Tom and veterinarian Owen Collins leads to the first on-screen gay kiss broadcast on TV in Ireland, which made headlines across the country. During the 2000s, the machinations of drug lord Jim O’Dowd destroys the lives of his wife Ríona De Búrca, her brother Donnacha, and unwilling associate Daniel McLoughlin, framed for the murder of his wife by O'Dowd for blackmail. Following the death of her adopted father, local teenager Mo Gilmartin struggles to accept that Sergeant Úna Ní Riain is her birth mother. The mental deterioration of Dr. Cathal Hennessy nearly leads to the murder-suicide of his fiancé and series regular Berni Ní Neachtain, before he is thwarted and killed by Bernie's son Evan. Tadhg is visited by his illegitimate son Eoin, who possesses a vendetta that culminates into Eoin locking Tadhg inside a coffin and setting it ablaze. The show pays tribute to the character of beloved series original Séamus Mhicil Tom Ó Catháin following the passing of actor Diarmuid Mac An Adhastair. Following the show's 20th season, Bernie's criminal brother Andy Ó Neachtain returns to the series in an attempt to extort money, kidnapping Tadhg and Francis's daughter Ainé for ransom and nearly strangling his estranged wife Bobbi-Lee during her escape. An unconscious Andy is tossed into the river by Tadhg with a reluctant Vince De Búrca's assistance, though is later found alive and acquitted by jury for his crimes over lack of evidence. A major plot spanning several seasons involves the conflict between sisters Katy and Dee Daly, which begins when Katy becomes pregnant following a one-night stand with Dee's fiancé Mack Ó Riain. Dee takes desperate measures to hide the truth from Mack including becoming pregnant herself and undermining Katy's sanity, with the storyline intended to highlight the effects of gaslighting upon its victims. On 13 September 2011, TG4 launched a ten-part online spinoff series, titled "Na Rúin" ("The Secrets"). The miniseries took on the theme of mystery, when 16-year-old Ciara goes missing. Lorcán finds himself in the frame for her murder, despite his protests of his innocence. The viewer had to read the blogs of Rachel, her roommate and Lorcán, as well as watch video diaries detailing the thoughts of each character about the disappearance to solve the mystery.