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14 Jan 2026

'It's official!' - Huge soap star joins cast of RTÉ's Fair City

Beverley Callard is best known for her role as Liz McDonald in Coronation Street

'It's official!' - Huge soap star joins cast of RTÉ's Fair City

Soap star Beverley Callard is joining the cast of RTÉ's Fair City.

The beloved actor, known for her unforgettable roles such as Liz McDonald in long-running UK soap Coronation Street and a short-stint on Emmerdale, will step into the role of Gwen Connolly's (played by Emily Lamey) long-lost mother Lily.

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Quirky, unpredictable and sharp as a tack, Beverley's character carries just enough edge to keep Carrigstown on its toes!

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