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RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Fair City on Thursday: 'You know what I'm saying...'
Mairéad and Dean decide on their next move in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. Mairéad is scared of ending her marriage to Damien, but she still wants to be with Dean after the passion of recent months. "Dean, I think about you all the time," she says. "If you're not going to leave him, then what are you saying?" asks Dean. "You know what I'm saying," Mairéad replies. Fans can find out what happens next on Thursday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:30pm.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE Fair City viewers all cry same thing as Mairead and Dean continue their affair & James' money troubles deepen
RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing as Mairead and Dean continued their secret affair. On tonight's episode, Emma's concern for James grew as she saw his condition after the assault. Advertisement 2 Mairead and Dean continued their secret affair Credit: RTE 2 Emma's concern for James grew tonight Credit: RTE Mairead and Dean grew closer, but she felt the pressure when Dean admitted he wouldn't wait forever for her to leave Damien. Ellie cringed when Renee attempted to chastise her for her casual hook-up. And despite Mairead and Holly cautioning Renee not to get involved, she continued to probe. But, when Renee goes too far by buying condoms for Ellie, the pair agree to avoid the topic of Ellie's sex life from now on. Advertisement read more on Fair City RTE viewers raced to social media to share their thoughts on all of tonight's drama. Thomas said: "Dean must be all hands that Mairead's badge fell off." Ciara joked: "The auld passion sent Mairead's badge arseways." Another fan added: "Rennie didn't notice Mairead taking a break with old Deano." Advertisement Most read in News TV Elsewhere on the show, James hid his injuries from the recent attack, but Emma grew concerned at his noticeable immobility. And when Rafferty was short with James, Emma insisted he should go easier on him. A look at tonight's episode of Fair City James confronts Ger for not protecting him from the lender, but Ger made it clear that his problems are far from over. And when Emma discovered that James' debt was more dangerous than she realised, she confronted him, and he reluctantly revealed his bruising. Advertisement But, Emma insisted they would find the money to settle the debt, however Rafferty was incensed and refused to help. Unsure of where to go next and feeling hopeless, Emma turned to Detective Buckley for advice. SHOCK CITY Orla and Dolores struggled to find a replacement manager for the garage. Meanwhile, Doug was reluctant to get involved between Pete and Ray's fight, but continued to doubt his own abilities as the new sales manager. Advertisement And when Doug got flustered on another sale, Ray noticed him struggling and advised him to stop imitating Pete's selling style and be himself. But, Pete began to feel guilty when Dolores and Erica discussed the stress that Doug and the garage are under. So, Dolores set up a meeting to try mend things between Pete and Ray, but neither was ready to compromise. Frustrated by their lack of compromise, Dolores decided it was time for Orla to step up. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I was only meant to be on Fair City for a month – Matthew O'Brien on daughter's epic reaction & surprise side hustle
HE might play one of Carrigstown's most slippery characters, but Matthew O'Brien says he's just as shocked by James Rafferty's twists and turns as the rest of us. The 4 Matthew O'Brien plays James Rafferty on RTE's Fair City 4 Matthew has been acting since he was a teen And if there's one thing Matthew has learned from his time playing the notorious Carrigstown character, it's how to keep everyone guessing — including himself. The 40-year-old told the Irish Sun: "It's a bit of a rollercoaster, I try as best I can not to read too far ahead. "We usually get scripts a week or two in advance, sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. I just take it as it comes." For O'Brien, that spontaneity is part of what makes the role so electrifying, with his character James currently wrapped up in a daddy dilemma after old flame Holly arrived in Carrigstown claiming he was the father of her six-year-old child Milo. The The actor, who joined Fair City during the Matthew said: "James was only meant to be in the show for about one or two months, but five years later, I'm still here. It's a wonderful evolution and the writing's been very good for me." Despite the thrill of playing one of Carrigstown's most unpredictable characters, there are moments when fiction bleeds awkwardly into real life. When it comes to being noticed by viewers of the soap in public, O'Brien joked: "It's a lot of expletives. The charming terms of endearment that only Irish people can do. "I get an awful lot of, excuse the language, 'little b****cks' on the street." But O'Brien isn't fazed, adding: "He is a villain, but the way they've written him is quite good. "He's a cheeky fecker as well. There are so many layers to him. He's so much craic to play. I describe James as traffic that just veers into oncoming traffic." That chaotic energy contrasts with O'Brien's home life in Dublin, where he raises six-year-old daughter Luna and son Lucas who's four. He says they're still figuring out what it means to see their dad on screen. He explained: "My daughter, Luna, is really into it. She'll ask, 'Is that real? Did they really do that?' She doesn't know the difference between reality and fiction yet. "When my character got married on the show, she made me re-watch it nine times. Then she asked, 'That's not really your wife daddy, is it?'" 4 Matthew was originally predicted to stay on Fair City for a 'couple of months' O'Brien says Luna has already shown signs of following in his footsteps, saying "she's taken a huge interest in acting lately" though he jokes he was secretly hoping for a more traditional path like "a dentist or a doctor". Reflecting on his own journey, O'Brien credits his parents for giving him the freedom to pursue his passion, saying: "I was very fortunate to have parents who let me do what I felt I needed to do. "But I do worry about it as a career. People think acting is an easy path — it's not. But it's very rewarding." NEAR MISS His break on Fair City almost didn't happen. Years ago, he auditioned for a different role but didn't get it. The TV star said: "It was a juicy little part. I didn't get it and thought, 'Well, that's the end of Fair City for me'." Then, during the Covid pandemic, he auditioned again and days later got the call from While acting is his main gig, O'Brien is far from idle during his "down weeks" and told how he enjoys "model-making" during his spare time, making props for various shows. He explained: 'I do a lot of model-making and custom art pieces. I make dollhouses, props — I'm a consummate potterer." And beyond the soap set, O'Brien has shared the screen with some serious A-listers, including Golden Globe winner Speaking on the experience, Matthew delved into detail of working on set with Farrell on Yorgos Lanthimos' comedy drama The Lobster. A-LIST PALS He said: "I was in a scene with him, we were in a forest for about a week, it's nuts, it was a fantastic experience. "We shot down in Kerry. His room was about two rooms up from mine. So every morning I do that obligatory Irish nod and grunt. "But he was so cool and lovely." He continued: "I remember in the scene we did I was stuck in a bear trap and my leg was basically being clamped down, there's blood everywhere and I'm screaming. "I was screaming and screaming, screaming all day and at one point I remember looking to get some feedback from Yorgo in terms of, 'is this okay?' And I remember Colin came over and he just said, 'you're doing great'. "It was just really nice because he could see that I was looking for that little bit of reassurance." He gushed: "What makes him such a great actor is his depth of character and his ability to access his flaws, which I think is lovely. I think he's a very open person." Another surprising brush with fame came when Matthew worked on Sally Rooney's TV adapted series Conversations With Friends with actor He said: "I was in a scene with Joe and he was talking to me all day and I was chatting away to him. I had no idea Joe Alwyn went out with Taylor Swift. "And I was there busy talking about my girlfriend at the time. I was like, 'Oh yeah, are you seeing anyone?' and he goes, 'Oh yeah, I'm seeing someone. She's a singer'." He laughed: "In my head, I was like, 'Oh, grand. She's like a bar singer', but it transpired that he was going out with Taylor f****ng Swift." 'NO GUARANTEE' Despite the occasional celebrity run-in, O'Brien remains grounded in the fast-paced world of Irish television. He added: "Every director is different. Every set is different. What I love about Fair City is the speed. "We get stuck into it. Otherwise, it's a long day of doing nothing — you get paid to wait around, not just act." As for his future on the soap, O'Brien is happy where he is but can't promise he will be sticking around in the long run. Matthew said: "I'm not being facetious — I don't think there are any guarantees in any line of work these days. I have no idea. I take it as it comes. "I'm grateful for what I have. That's pretty much how I approach it." And while he's rubbing shoulders with A-listers like Colin Farrell and unknowingly swapping love-life stories with Taylor Swift's ex, Matthew says he's happiest mucking in on set — or making dollhouses at home. Whether he's dodging plot twists or bear traps, one thing's for sure — O'Brien's not taking a second of it for granted. He said: 'I'm just grateful to be here." He added: "I've no idea what's coming next — but that's half the fun." 4 Matthew still remains as a leading character on the hit show
The Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Lidl store on Fair City set delisted from Google Maps after woman tried to shop there
THE LIDL STORE on the set of RTÉ drama Fair City has been delisted from Google Maps after a woman tried to go there to do her shopping. The soap, which is filmed on the RTÉ campus in Donnybrook, recently partnered with the supermarket chain to open a replica of the store in the fictional north Dublin suburb of Carrigstown. The collaboration is part of a three-year product placement deal, with the Lidl replacing the old Spar shop on the set. Despite it not being a real store, the Fair City Lidl was somehow listed on Google Maps. This led to a woman trying to access the supermarket on Monday evening to pick up a few bits. Thought she was getting a trolley, ended up in a storyline... — Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) July 22, 2025 Advertisement RTÉ's economics and public affairs editor David Murphy took to X to share what happened. 'Met a lady outside RTÉ trying to get in to do her shopping in the Lidl on the Fair City set this evening. It's listed on Google Maps,' he wrote, adding: 'I gave her directions to Tesco.' The replica store has since been removed from Google Maps. A spokesperson told The Journal : 'We use a variety of sources to update Google Maps, and work with a combination of manual and automated processes to ensure that the information is accurate. 'When inaccuracies occur like they did in this case, we do our best to resolve them as quickly as possible. We also always encourage users to report any inaccuracies to us so that they can be corrected,' the spokesperson said. Lidl Ireland has clearly seen the funny side of the confusion. The supermarket reshared Murphy's post and said: 'Thought she was getting a trolley, ended up in a storyline.' The Journal contacted Lidl Ireland for comment. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Woman found trying to enter Lidl on Fair City set after being sent by Google Maps
Google Maps seemed to be unable to separate fact from fiction on Monday when it apparently led an unsuspecting woman to the set to do her shopping A woman had to be told to leave the set of RTÉ's Fair City today after Google Maps mistakenly directed her to the artificial Lidl store featured in the soap. Filmed on the RTÉ campus in Donnybrook in Dublin 4, Fair City has a small set depicting the main street in Carrigstown, a fictional suburb in North Dublin. Among the infrastructural props for the town are a community centre, restaurant and shops including the Lidl in question which replaced the old Spar on the show. However, the navigation software of tech giant Google – Google Maps – seemed to be unable to separate fact from fiction on Monday when it apparently led an unsuspecting woman to the set to do her shopping. RTÉ Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy, posted the hilarious occurrence to his X account wherein he described the woman's predicament. Met a lady outside RTÉ trying to get in to do her shopping in the Lidl on the Fair City set this evening. It's listed on Google Maps. I gave her directions to Tesco. — David Murphy (@davidmurphyRTE) July 21, 2025 'Met a lady outside RTÉ trying to get in to do her shopping in the Lidl on the Fair City set this evening,' he wrote. "It's listed on Google Maps. I gave her directions to Tesco.' The unorthodox incident elicited some humourous responses from followers of Mr Murphy, with one writing 'Maybe Joe Duffy gave her the directions', while another claimed the same thing happened to them in the nearby Booterstown when they searched for a Lidl store in the vicinity.
