Australian soap stars sell out Limerick venue

KICKING off the summer this year, two TV celebrities are coming to the Treaty County for an exclusive meet and greet event with their fans, but have sold out their tickets in a matter of hours.

Sophie Dillman and Paddy O'Connor, who play the popular characters, Ziggy and Dean on the hit Australian soap opera Home and Away will arrive to Ireland this June.

After only announcing their visit in late March, the pair sold out their tickets for the event in Absolute Hotel in a short space of time.

The occasion, is sure to be a summer hit, and will include a Q&A session, followed by a meet and greet with the Aussie stars.

Having been to Ireland previously, the pair will be on official business this time, meeting fans in Limerick and Galway this summer.

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Love interests both on-screen, and indeed off, Sophie Dillman and Paddy O'Connor have become household names in Ireland for their portrayal of Ziggy and Dean, who began their roles in 2017 and 2018 respectively, and have now become two of the most beloved characters on Home and Away.

Unfortunately, the pair have announced that they are leaving the show, with Paddy announcing via social media, “well my friends my time as a river boy has come to an end.” 

In an ode to his fans, he wrote, “there would be no show without you. You truly have made the experience unforgettable.
“Thank you for the support, I'll always remember the love,” he wrote.

Sophie also announced the move to leave Summer Bay by posting, “the sun is setting on Ziggy and Dean's time in the bay!”

The fun will take place on Sunday, June 11, at 7pm, where attendees will have the opportunity to ask Sophie and Paddy questions about their experiences on the show, their personal lives, their plans for the future. After that, the fans will have a chance to meet the stars and take pictures with them.