| Sheelagh Murphy | Service Record | List of Appearances |
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Sheelagh Murphy was a character in The Bill from 2003 until 2005.
Profile
Sheelagh arrived at Sun Hill as a sergeant following Craig Gilmore's departure in 2003. Her time in Sun Hill was eventful, involving an affair with PC Des Taviner, which ended after his confession of murder, and the cot death of their baby, Niamh.
Other problems that occured during her tenure at the station included her son, Connor, announcing his sexuality, which offended her religious beliefs and clashes with colleagues over potential racism.
After being accused of racism and religious insensitivity following a high-profile court case in Episode 222 (17 June 2004) and following a number of other controversies, she chose to be demoted to the rank of Police Constable rather than become a Desk Sergeant at Hendon.
She left Sun Hill for a job in the Child Protection Team in Croydon after a dangerous affair with Gabriel Kent, another officer hiding a secret. Though they intended to marry, their relationship came to an unfortunate end when he snapped and tied her to a bed and later threw himself off a building. After this, Sheelagh felt she could no longer work at Sun Hill and planned to quit the service. Gina Gold found her a place at the CPT.
Service Record
- Main article: Service Record
- 2003 - Transferred to Sun Hill
- 2004 - Demotion to Police Constable
- 2005 - Relationship with Gabriel Kent
- 2005 - Transferred to Child Protection Team in Croydon
Relationships
- Husband: Patrick Murphy
- Affair: Des Taviner
- Fiancee: Gabriel Kent
Children
- Daughter: Siobhan Murphy (daughter, with Patrick Murphy)
- Son: Connor Murphy (son, with Patrick Murphy)
- Son: Declan Murphy (son, with Patrick Murphy)
- Daughter: Niamh Murphy/Taviner (daughter, with Des Taviner, deceased)
Notes
- Her call sign as a PC was 661 and as a Sergeant was 66.
- She was portrayed by the late Bernie Nolan.
| Preceded by: Craig Gilmore |
Sun Hill Sergeant 2003 - 2004 |
Succeeded by: Nikki Wright |
| Preceded by: PC Jim Carver |
Sun Hill Police Constable 2004 - 2005 |
Succeeded by: None |