. "2010-10-17Z"^^ . . "5"^^ . . "\"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.The title is taken from the title line of an Irish folk song, Carrickfergus"@en . . . . . . "Nights in Ballygran"@en . . . . "1"^^ .