After two decades on the show, an iconic character is saying goodbye to Fair City.
Yes, he’ll be hanging up his Garda hat as Detective John Deegan AKA Fair City star Tommy O’Neill has announced his permanent departure from the show.
The detective has been patrolling the streets of Carrigstown for over 20 years and he has been involved in plenty of high-profile stories.
From Ciaran’s kidnap of Katy, Cristiano’s domestic abuse, Karne’s murder to Will’s murder he’s been the person to call on.
Of course, Detective Deegan retired from the force in May 2022. And that storyline gave us some well-deserved levity in the show.
Dreading his retirement, Olwen tried to cheer him up with a surprise party, at which she gave him an illegal cannabis tincture to try and help with his pain issues.
TX – Tuesday April 10th, 2018
Deegan discovers the tea towel
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Deegan – Tommy O’Neill
He unsuspectingly took the concoction, before Olwen discovered that her plants became infested with insects.
Speaking about his decision to leave, Tommy O’Neill stated: “It wasn’t an easy decision to leave, but I will always treasure my time on Fair City and the incredible cast and crew that I have worked with over the last two decades, who have given me so many amazing memories and lifelong friendships.”
