The main protagonist of the film, Ardal Travis (Oran Creagh), is an eight-year-old boy hopelessly in love with his second grade teacher Miss Purdy (Olga Wehrly), who he thinks is very, very beautiful. Unlike many nervous teens, Ardal is not afraid to reveal his feelings and even considers marrying Miss Purdy. Yet, soon he realizes that he is not the only one fond of the beautiful teacher and that his rival is bigger, older… and meaner. But Ardal will not give up! He will fight for the heart of his beloved!
The 2010 Oscar nominated Irish short film, The Crush, was directed by Michael Creagh.