Fair City [News, Spoilers and Discussion]

Deise Tom

max life wrote: »

Yeah i agree she played the part in Glenroe very well. Esther is very similar in many ways. But for some reason, she seems very wooden. Not sure why though.

I'd put it down to the quality of the writing at times.

Epicurus

Jane Eyre wrote: »

I've been a long time lurker on here but am a very loyal viewer, so can clarify that Hannah's house was ALWAYS a bungalow. After she died, Suzanne and the Doyles sold it to Dominic and Tracey. The discussion about moving the bed downstairs was about Rita's house after Rita had the stroke. I don't remember anybody ever mentioning an upstairs in Traceys. I am very eagle eyed about this and many years ago wrote to them to point out that Mags was using the same tea cosy as Hannah!

There is a stairs in that house. From around the time Dean was with Tracey and when Kylie drugged Dean

Deise Tom wrote: »

Could but not notice that Tracey was wearing the dress she went up stairs in when she came down with the dressing gown on. Another bit of a cock up. Would not be new with RTE.

Deise Tom wrote: »

Its amazing that a weak looking female like Kylie could carry the weight of an average sized male up the stairs. I would say most women in her boots last night would have left Dean sleep on the sofa.

Deise Tom

Epicurus wrote: »

There is a stairs in that house. From around the time Dean was with Tracey and when Kylie drugged Dean

Someone went to a lot of trouble.

MS.MONEYPENNY

Deise Tom wrote: »

I'd put it down to the quality of the writing at times.

Emmmh ?.....I know the writing can be weak at times and it could be part of the problem but I find it hard to blame the writers on this, I think an actor with so much experience would compensate weak writing with their ability to make it believable, I think she is just not suited to the production speed of FC, she's just a different kind of actor

Fittle

I knew she must have been an 'irish actor' previously - wasn't a fan of Glenroe so didn't realise she was in that at all.

I didn't think Anna Manahan (ursula) was great in it either, despite her pedigree as an actress also. Perhaps it's the way fc is a soap, and is obviously so very different to stage acting, that they find it hard to make the adjustment? I dunno...

Really think they should get a big story around the doctor and her family - all appear to be great actors, even the youngest child....:)

angel01

Jane Eyre wrote: »

I've been a long time lurker on here but am a very loyal viewer, so can clarify that Hannah's house was ALWAYS a bungalow. After she died, Suzanne and the Doyles sold it to Dominic and Tracey.
The discussion about moving the bed downstairs was about Rita's house after Rita had the stroke.
I don't remember anybody ever mentioning an upstairs in Traceys. I am very eagle eyed about this and many years ago wrote to them to point out that Mags was using the same tea cosy as Hannah!

Welcome and thank you for delurking Nice to see you posting..

angel01

onway wrote: »

Did Dr.Judith and family move into Dolores old house..........if so,they must have built some flat-pack instant extension......

Yes they moved into Dolores house, they did a good job extending it and making it bigger

Deise Tom

MS.MONEYPENNY wrote: »

Emmmh ?.....I know the writing can be weak at times and it could be part of the problem but I find it hard to blame the writers on this, I think an actor with so much experience would compensate weak writing with their ability to make it believable, I think she is just not suited to the production speed of FC, she's just a different kind of actor

I dont know, i would still blame the writing. There is no doubt Eileen Colgan is a good actress. She was one of the stars of Glenroe which was superbly written. Anna Manahan was also a great actress. She was brilliant in The Irish RM. Both Eileen and Anna however struggled in Fair City. You cant but wonder why. Its not as if both are/were over worked by the soap.

On the other hand Brian Murray and Eamon Kelly who are amongst the countries top actors are brilliant in Fair City as they are in all other projects they undertake.

MS.MONEYPENNY

Deise Tom wrote: »

I dont know, i would still blame the writing. There is no doubt Eileen Colgan is a good actress. She was one of the stars of Glenroe which was superbly written. Anna Manahan was also a great actress. She was brilliant in The Irish RM. Both Eileen and Anna however struggled in Fair City. You cant but wonder why. Its not as if both are/were over worked by the soap.

On the other hand Brian Murray and Eamon Kelly who are amongst the countries top actors are brilliant in Fair City as they are in all other projects they undertake.

Thats why I'm thinking it might be the production speed of FC, and some actors just adapt better than others to the pressure.

MS.MONEYPENNY

Fittle wrote: »

I knew she must have been an 'irish actor' previously - wasn't a fan of Glenroe so didn't realise she was in that at all.

I didn't think Anna Manahan (ursula) was great in it either, despite her pedigree as an actress also. Perhaps it's the way fc is a soap, and is obviously so very different to stage acting, that they find it hard to make the adjustment? I dunno...

Really think they should get a big story around the doctor and her family - all appear to be great actors, even the youngest child....:)

I'm playing a game of catch up and haven't really got to know the Dillon family yet, so far I've been impressed by the Dad and the youngest daughter, the Dr. can be a little stagey at times but I'll sit on the fence a little while longer

deelite

Welcome back Miss Moneypenny - Keith was amazing - really down to earth and smells lovely.

Why is Avi gone - has he gone to do film work.

angel01

deelite wrote: »

Welcome back Miss Moneypenny - Keith was amazing - really down to earth and smells lovely.

Why is Avi gone - has he gone to do film work.

I would say the actor has gone to do more modelling rather than film work. Judging by the link below:

http://www.uk.castingcallpro.com/view.php?uid=237809

To be honest, I find him so poor, I am glad he is off screen.

max life

I was wondering if there is any news on Robin coming back to Carrigstown? She was only supposed to be gone for a year.
Where has Angela gone? She is mentioned now and again but it must be more than a year since she was on screen...

Fittle

angel01 wrote: »

Yes they moved into Dolores house, they did a good job extending it and making it bigger

You have got to be kidding - that massive kitchen the doctors family have is dolores old house:eek::eek:

Now that's just downright laziness from fc - they would have had to flatten her house to make it look remotely like it does now - and not a jcb in sight, nor did damien get a job with any of the paintwork!!!!

I thought they had bought an apartment on the quays or something to be honest, because I missed it for a while when they arrived.

angel01

max life wrote: »

I was wondering if there is any news on Robin coming back to Carrigstown? She was only supposed to be gone for a year.
Where has Angela gone? She is mentioned now and again but it must be more than a year since she was on screen...

The actress who plays Robin is now an author so I doubt she will come back.

Angela was a bit part of a character, nothing more really.

Fittle

angel01 wrote: »

The actress who plays Robin is now an author so I doubt she will come back.

Angela was a bit part of a character, nothing more really.

I'd disagree that angela was a 'bit part' - I thought she was a great character and she was in it for a good while at one stage. I await Robin's first book with baited breath;)

Jane Eyre

Epicurus wrote: »

There is a stairs in that house. From around the time Dean was with Tracey and when Kylie drugged Dean

Ehhhh.. we never saw Kyle dragging Dean up the stairs because she didn't have to... because it''s a bungalow!

Also regarding Dolores' house being sold to Judith- there was quite a number of weeks between the sale going through and the Dillons moving in and there was certainly scenes where Judith was hassling Damien to get work done on the house and the surgery. Also Dearbhla was asking Avi about the snag list on the house. Having said all that, it does seem questionable that the whole revamp of the house could have been done by Pete, Avi and Damien in such a short time.

Thanks for the welcome Angel01. I've been watching FC since it started in 1989 and have endured quite a lot of slagging but I must admit that I'm highly amused by the number of people who think it's rubbish who find the time and have the inclination to comment here.

Fittle

Jane Eyre wrote: »

Thanks for the welcome Angel01. I've been watching FC since it started in 1989 and have endured quite a lot of slagging but I must admit that I'm highly amused by the number of people who think it's rubbish who find the time and have the inclination to comment here.

I don't think anyone here said it's rubbish.

Part of the 'fun' of being a fair city fan is being able to criticise some of the lazy storylines, the lack of consistency in the storylines and the sets. They leave themselves open to criticism constantly by (for example) getting a doctor to buy a 2 up-2 down corporation house, and having it refurbished to palatial style within a matter of weeks.

I honestly don't know any other 'fans' of the programme who don't, at some point, have a laugh about various stories or characters...and as I mentioned before, this is the Fair City Thread and all comments should be welcomed, good and bad. Have you had a look at any of the other soap threads (EE, CS etc) - hundreds of criticisms there, all taken in the spirit they're intended and not one 'fan' jumping to the defence of the programme (and seeming to take it quite personally), which is what happens here.

We are all entitled to our opinions....whether we agree with each other or not.

Jane Eyre

Fittle wrote: »

I don't think anyone here said it's rubbish.

Part of the 'fun' of being a fair city fan is being able to criticise some of the lazy storylines, the lack of consistency in the storylines and the sets. They leave themselves open to criticism constantly by (for example) getting a doctor to buy a 2 up-2 down corporation house, and having it refurbished to palatial style within a matter of weeks.

I honestly don't know any other 'fans' of the programme who don't, at some point, have a laugh about various stories or characters...and as I mentioned before, this is the Fair City Thread and all comments should be welcomed, good and bad. Have you had a look at any of the other soap threads (EE, CS etc) - hundreds of criticisms there, all taken in the spirit they're intended and not one 'fan' jumping to the defence of the programme (and seeming to take it quite personally), which is what happens here.

We are all entitled to our opinions....whether we agree with each other or not.

I just read back over what I wrote and I must apologise. Of course there is always room for healthy debate. I myself was critical of the speed with which the Dillons house was done. I guess I was just pointing out that there seemed to be a number of people who only ever come on to this thread to be hyper critical and I just think its weird. If I saw a show that I thought was real tripe, I simply wouldn't watch it again. But sorry if I came across badly.

Fittle

Jane Eyre wrote: »

I just read back over what I wrote and I must apologise. Of course there is always room for healthy debate. I myself was critical of the speed with which the Dillons house was done. I guess I was just pointing out that there seemed to be a number of people who only ever come on to this thread to be hyper critical and I just think its weird. If I saw a show that I thought was real tripe, I simply wouldn't watch it again. But sorry if I came across badly.

No need to apologise:). I don't think the people who think it's really tripe are here at all - they don't watch it. It's others, who accept it for what it is and feel entitled to comment. Ever read the LLS thread? Almost every comment is negative, almost every comment slags off RT etc etc and yet, it has thousands of comments, so those same people are still watching it.

MS.MONEYPENNY

deelite wrote: »

Welcome back Miss Moneypenny - Keith was amazing - really down to earth and smells lovely.

Thanks Deelite! How lucky are you!! Oh what a lovely thought about Keith, I really wish I had smell-a-vision now!! I will think of that everytime I see him. I'm so happy he's as nice as I thought he would be...... I'm so jealous

max life

Are there any characters that anybody would like to see back in FC?
I would like to see Duncan back...he was always up to no good. It would be good if maybe Louise and Darren could come back aswell..even if just for a visit. Also would like to see Jasmine back. I think there would be fireworks between her and Yvonne - FC needs some bitchiness every now and again ;)

MS.MONEYPENNY

max life wrote: »

Are there any characters that anybody would like to see back in FC?
I would like to see Duncan back...he was always up to no good. It would be good if maybe Louise and Darren could come back aswell..even if just for a visit. Also would like to see Jasmine back. I think there would be fireworks between her and Yvonne - FC needs some bitchiness every now and again ;)

Me too, I'd love to see Duncan back, there was so much more he could have got up to! I really enjoyed the character. I would also love to see the real Carol back! Putting her with Christy completely sucked the life out of her character. Please remind me who Jasmine was? I think a good idea for a new "bitch" is to bring in Louie's ex, just imagine the fireworks between her and Carol!

jos28

MS.MONEYPENNY wrote: »

I think a good idea for a new "bitch" is to bring in Louie's ex, just imagine the fireworks between her and Carol!

I've been saying this for months. We need to more to Louie's character. I would love to see his wife and kids show up. Any excuse to have Louie on screen would do

dirtyghettokid

i liked angela and i would love to see jasmine back. it's been a long time since she left!
definitely wouldn't want to see robin back. she was irritating

also, welcome back ms. moneypenny!

max life

MS.MONEYPENNY wrote: »

Me too, I'd love to see Duncan back, there was so much more he could have got up to! I really enjoyed the character. I would also love to see the real Carol back! Putting her with Christy completely sucked the life out of her character. Please remind me who Jasmine was? I think a good idea for a new "bitch" is to bring in Louie's ex, just imagine the fireworks between her and Carol!

Jasmine was Hannahs granddaughter. Her and Yvonne didnt get on because Yvonne was jealous that jasmine and hannah ran rainbows together. She was a bit of eye candy aswell

MS.MONEYPENNY

jos28 wrote: »

I've been saying this for months. We need to more to Louie's character. I would love to see his wife and kids show up. Any excuse to have Louie on screen would do

It's a great idea! Angel and myself were saying it a few months ago aswell. With his problems with drugs in the past, maybe his ex could have ended up with a big Druglord ie.... Richie There has to be a big story behind Louie somewhere, not a silly love triangle between a barmaid and the local shopkeeper :rolleyes:

max life wrote: »

Jasmine was Hannahs granddaughter. Her and Yvonne didnt get on because Yvonne was jealous that jasmine and hannah ran rainbows together. She was a bit of eye candy aswell

Oh yeah! I forgot all about her!

Deise Tom

max life wrote: »

Are there any characters that anybody would like to see back in FC?
I would like to see Duncan back...he was always up to no good. It would be good if maybe Louise and Darren could come back aswell..even if just for a visit. Also would like to see Jasmine back. I think there would be fireworks between her and Yvonne - FC needs some bitchiness every now and again ;)

Anne Clarke, Hughie and Natalie, Barry's first wife.

julyjane

Maybe it's a dormer bungalow

I think because it was Hannahs old house I just always assumed it was a typical 2 up 2 down but I don't ever remember whether there was really a stairs or not.

I wish Damien would give his own house a lick of paint, all those dark colours are there since Tess and Marty's time Could really do with brightening the place up.

Is Tracey coming back anytime? I'm guessing she's on maternity leave judging by the big bags she used to carry in front of her stomach

angel01

I would love the following back:

Anne Clarke
Jimmy Doyle
Louise Doyle
Robin Doyle
Duncan
Tracey
Kay
Charlie's daughter (forget her name )
Ken
Pauline
Troy

angel01

julyjane wrote: »

Maybe it's a dormer bungalow

I think because it was Hannahs old house I just always assumed it was a typical 2 up 2 down but I don't ever remember whether there was really a stairs or not.

I wish Damien would give his own house a lick of paint, all those dark colours are there since Tess and Marty's time Could really do with brightening the place up.

Is Tracey coming back anytime? I'm guessing she's on maternity leave judging by the big bags she used to carry in front of her stomach

I think Tracey will be back later this year, It took Una a long time to come back and now she is going again :(

angel01

An article about Orlaith Rafter who plays Robin:

http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/curtain-up-as-fair-citys-orlaith-pens-her-first-play-2209287.html

Always number 1

Hey All,
Long time viewer of this thread, first time poster.
Huge fan of Fair City and have decided to take the plunge and join the party!!

Charlie's daughter is Bernie

angel01

Always number 1 wrote: »

Hey All,
Long time viewer of this thread, first time poster.
Huge fan of Fair City and have decided to take the plunge and join the party!!

Charlie's daughter is Bernie

Hi there,

Welcome along to the thread, the more the merrier

Thank you so much.. Bernie it is then

Always number 1

Thanks Angel or should I say Mrs Gleeson to be?
Would love to see Anne Clarke back - she could hook up with Wayne who seems to have a thing for "cougars"
Would love to see Darren Doyle back (Niall O'Shea was so cute back in the day) Maybe he could help heal Sarah's heartbreak?

Epicurus

max life wrote: »

Are there any characters that anybody would like to see back in FC?

Sylvester Garrigan & Anthony Farrell to give Carol more of a choice.
Lauren McAleer.
Peter Brennan
Nicola/Oisin/New Child, Philipa & Donal Maher
Magda Reyes

MS.MONEYPENNY

julyjane wrote: »

I wish Damien would give his own house a lick of paint, all those dark colours are there since Tess and Marty's time Could really do with brightening the place up.

This is one of my pet hates! imo most of the sets really do need to be updated, they are so dull and out of date!! I wish they would match the sets to the characters, I mean just look at Louie's sittingroom If its due to the budget well they must have spent a small fortune on introducing the Dillon family, the house, wardrobe for 6 new characters, and the Doctor's office... Surely they could have given a facelife to the sets that are used more often. Didn't we see a toilet in McCoys a while ago, don't think we've seen it since?

MS.MONEYPENNY

angel01 wrote: »

Troy

At least we know he's doing well in the UK, I just saw him in that new Meteor add

nlgbbbblth

Epicurus wrote: »

Sylvester Garrigan

probably the greatest soap character ever. The actor was also in Glenroe - played a "King of the Travellers". Also super.

Meeja Ireland

Been away for a while, and just catching up with the episodes and more impotantly, the thread. It's brilliant to see so many new people, and the banter is great fun. (Laughing at Cardill!) I don't see any problems with having both kinds of fans, the super-supportive and the slagging type. It al adds to the fun.

I can't remember who suggested bringing back old characters, but my nominees would be -

Hughie and Natalie (especially Hughie)
Duncan
Louise Doyle - she was too young to be an interesting character, for me, but I always thought she was a great little actress.

Should we collect nominations and put a poll up?

MS.MONEYPENNY

Meeja Ireland wrote: »

Been away for a while, and just catching up with the episodes and more impotantly, the thread. It's brilliant to see so many new people, and the banter is great fun. (Laughing at Cardill!) I don't see any problems with having both kinds of fans, the super-supportive and the slagging type. It al adds to the fun.

I can't remember who suggested bringing back old characters, but my nominees would be -

Hughie and Natalie (especially Hughie)
Duncan
Louise Doyle - she was too young to be an interesting character, for me, but I always thought she was a great little actress.

Should we collect nominations and put a poll up?

Welcome back! Same as myself Meeja, I've been away for a while aswell, and they've sure been busy here, it's Great!! Good idea about the poll!

dirtyghettokid

yeah why not!

yes bring back donal! blue dolphin LOL

angela
donal
kay
tracey
troy (he was cute too!)
jasmine
farrah
louise
darren
& yes pauline too!

i wish we would could have hannah back
& eunice as well
imagine eunice & esther together nattering away OMG LOL

max life

I would like to see Lauren back. It would give Neasa a bit of competition in the glamour stakes
They could bring back Farrah. When Christy finds out about Louie and Carol, that would be an opportune time for a visit from her.
Did Darren have a fling with Sarah? I seem to remember him chasing after someone older but not sure who it was.
Maybe they could bring back Linda...just to annoy Barry
Hughie and Natalie were a great double act. We have not seen Hughie since Eunices' funeral. He seemed to change in them years though.
I dont think they would bring back Kay McCoy. It would be weird to see her in Carrigstown without being behind the bar.
Would love to see Ann Clarke back. See how Jo would react.:D
Damien and Wayne could fight over her because they are both fond of the older ladies.

Epicurus

max life wrote: »

They could bring back Farrah. When Christy finds out about Louie and Carol, that would be an opportune time for a visit from her.

I can't see Farrah ever coming back again really. She didn't come back for Floyds funeral, Eunices funeral or when Renee with off with Bob.

Did Darren have a fling with Sarah? I seem to remember him chasing after someone older but not sure who it was.
.

Yes, Darren and Sarah were together for a while. She finished with him when she realised that he was too imature for her.

angel01

Good to see you back Meeja, you have been missed (well by me anyway )

I have been thinking of more people I would love to see return, I think a return of Damien & Mark's sister Laura would be good, I think Damo needs more family around him and she would add something to the Halpins.

I know lots don't like Heather and/or Brendan but I always liked them and would like one day to see them back.

Maybe Renee could return but I think they have done all they really can with her character, maybe now Turlough & Bob are reunited and Christy's marriage is on the way, she can turn up to spoil it all!

I have to add Geraldine - would be a brilliant character to have returned, she always entertained me.

I would add Garrigan and what was that sleezy solicitor guy that used to love Carol.. bring him back

I loved Anne Clarke, she was a brilliant character!

angel01

Always number 1 wrote: »

Thanks Angel or should I say Mrs Gleeson to be?
Would love to see Anne Clarke back - she could hook up with Wayne who seems to have a thing for "cougars"
Would love to see Darren Doyle back (Niall O'Shea was so cute back in the day) Maybe he could help heal Sarah's heartbreak?

I did mention to Brigie (producer of the show), I would gladly play the role of Louie's ex-wife

angel01

Sorry one more post... Just watched last weeks episodes and I have to say I absolutely love Wayne. I find him more fun to watch and I always have a good laugh. Great character and love how he doesn't trust Pete and looking out for Dolores.

so all in all, I adore Wayne. That is all :D

deelite

Leo's dead wife (Lana) was on Brendan O'Connor last night - enough said.

angel01

deelite wrote: »

Leo's dead wife (Lana) was on Brendan O'Connor last night - enough said.

Oh must watch that on the RTE player...

whooo 11,000 posts!

Deise Tom

deelite wrote: »

Leo's dead wife (Lana) was on Brendan O'Connor last night - enough said.

What a fruit cake.