Chaos ensues in Carrigstown as RTE Fair City favourite returns after FIVE years off air and shocks Carol
THERE'S going to be a major shake-up in Fair City next week as an iconic character is set to return after five years.
If there hasn't been enough chaos in Carrigstown recently - with
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Ali Foley is returning to Carrigstown
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Ali was married to Carol's son Lorcan
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And the madness continues on next week as Ali Foley, played by Doireann Ní Chorragáin, is making her long awaited return to the city with her son Lorcan Jr.
Ali is Carol's daughter in law and hasn't been in the show since her brief
She was married to Carol's son Lorcan, who died in 2002.
After Lorcan's funeral, Ali told Carol that she was pregnant with his child, who she called Lorcan Jr.
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Ali had a dramatic exit from the show back in 2009 when she moved to the UK with her Lorcan Foley.
Next Thursday, on May 1, Lorcan Jr. arrives in town but makes a bad first impression by dodging Victor's cab fare.
Victor is miffed when Carol blames him for being an easy mark.
Lorcan and Ruby's 'meet-cute' is derailed by an angry Victor. Carol questions J. J's relationship with Paul.
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Victor is shocked when Lorcan is revealed to be Carol's grandson.
Lorcan insists he's just visiting but Carol suspects there's more to the story.
A look at tonight's episode of Fair City
On Friday, sparks fly between Ruby and Lorcan, but a wary Victor warns her off him.
Gwen is unimpressed when Nikki decides to cover Sash's shifts to give her a break.
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Carol is stunned when Ali, arrives and reveals he's dropped out of college in Manchester.
Lorcan admits he hates his college course and wants to pursue art instead, but Ali is having none of it.
Carol is unsettled when Ali urges her to kick Lorcan out.
Carol's attempt to reason with Ali doesn't land well.
Gwen and Nikki are surprised when they work well together at the pub.
Nikki and Gwen share concern over an edgy Sash.
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Carol is stunned as she finds out her grandson has dropped out of college
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