In Conor McPherson's play "The Weir", a group of local pub regulars, including the barman Brendan, engage in a night of storytelling, initially intending to impress a young woman named Valerie who has recently moved to the area. As the evening progresses and the stories become more elaborate and spooky, including supernatural tales, Valerie herself reveals a story of her own, which significantly alters the tone and dynamic of the group.