After months off air, Fair City finally returned to our screens last night – and fans couldn’t be happier.
The RTE soap had to stop filming in March due to restrictions surrounding Covid-19, but with new guidelines in place, cast and crew could return to the set last month to make the show we all know and love.
Brigie deCourcy, Series Producer, said: “It has been our priority that these systems were in place before committing to a return date so that we could protect the health and well-being of our actors, writers, directors and crew.
“We have been eager to get back to production, but the priority was the health and safety of the whole team. Everyone is delighted that we are now in a position to get back to telling stories and bringing fun and chaos back to Carrigstown.”
As the show returned last night, viewers took to social media to share their praise and adoration for everyone involved.
I have just caught up with Fair City on RTE player. It is fabulous to see Fair City back on t.v..! All the directors, Writers, Actors and actresses past and present deserve an award for Fair City..! I will always be a huge Fair City fans…!
— Ann Kennedy (@DonegalAnn) September 7, 2020
Well I thought that was terrific. Great comeback episode. Well done everyone involved #FairCity
— Rory Cowan (@1rorycowan) September 6, 2020
Great to catch up with #FairCity and to see that social distancing exists in Carrigstown. Also, hand sanitizing lots and lots of hand sanitizing. pic.twitter.com/6yjwoRTdFR
— Darren (@EastieOaks) September 6, 2020
I only ever watch TV for #FairCity! Glad it’s back. Fair play to the actors and crew for bringing it back to our screens so soon.
— Jack Dempsey – Not @ EP 2020 (@JackDempseyActs) September 6, 2020
Order is being restored with the return of @RTEFairCity 🙏😊 @faircityfans #FairCity
— Rachel B (@RachyStraws) September 6, 2020
I’m so so happy with #FairCity so far! I’m delighted it’s back 😚🎉🎉
— Rory Bergin (@bergin_rory) September 6, 2020
Well done to all involved to get #FairCity back .. was like a slice of normality.
— Elaine Walsh (@mabaker_moz) September 6, 2020
hearing the fair city theme tune again has restored my soul to my body
— johnny cigarette (@kaaavx) September 6, 2020
It’s brilliant to have #FairCity back. Great work by all concerned. 👏
— James Murphy (@james1212) September 6, 2020
Similarly, Fair City actor Ryan Andrews recently shared his utter joy following his return to set.
“I’m absolutely thrilled. It’s a bit of positivity coming back. I’m delighted to be part of it and delighted to be back with my Fair City family,” he said.
He’ll be working alongside Dancing with the Stars professional Karen Byrne, when she makes her show debut over the coming weeks.
We can’t wait to see how she gets on!