Barry O'Hanlon
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Barry O'Hanlon is a fictional character
who appears in the TV show Fair City
. He is one of the show's original characters, having first appeared in 1989. This character is played by Pat Nolan, who won a Golden Rose Award, in the "Best Soap Actor" category, at the international Rose d'Or
Festival in Switzerland in May 2005. He is usually a nice guy but a little bit downtrodden.
O'Hanlon was the editor of the local newspaper, The Northside Post, until it was sold. He then became a barman. He left Fair City in 2011 after being locked up for committing a murder.
instead, who was O'Hanlon's best friend. The wedding was called off, but Niamh initially decided to stay in a relationship with him. However, later she broke up with him in public and continued her affair with Brennan.
When O'Hanlon found out about the affair, he began a downward spiral and spent Christmas at home drinking and feeling depressed. Niamh and Brennan were shocked to see him like this arr and confronted him. After that O'Hanlon decided to get on with his life, so he returned to his job and soon became a dedicated principal.
When he met Sorcha Byrne, he began a relationship with her. Unfortunately for him, Sorcha had an affair with Ross O'Rourke, a 19-year-old Leaving Cert repeat student. Although O'Hanlon tried to reconcile with her, when the other teachers found out about the affair, it was too much for O'Hanlon and he once again was overcome by depression. He lost his principal status and Kieran took over his position. O'Hanlon suffered a breakdown and spent months in a psychiatric ward. Eventually, he recovered from his illness. While there, he encountered an old flame, Annette, a local solicitor. Although both of them were psychologically fragile, they began a relationship which was contrary to medical advice.
Annette offered the now unemployed O'Hanlon work at her legal practise, where he was to work as a secretary. However, his lack of legal expertise was a source of annoyance for the other solicitors working with Annette. Under their pressure, O'Hanlon had to leave his job there. However, he quickly found a position as an investigative journalist.
When O'Hanlon published an article on the rape in the local newspaper, Dominic Kavanagh informed him that his daughter was the girl who was raped. At this time, Detective Byrne began giving O'Hanlon information. He applied for the position of editor and was given the job. O'Hanlon interviewed Dermot Fahey about the recent attacks. When the identity of the rapist was revealed to be Tibbs, Detective Byrne told O'Hanlon about this. He questioned Kavanagh about assaulting Tibbs, who shrugged it off. Byrne explained that Tibbs was linked with the previous assaults, but he was certain that a vigilante is still on the loose. O'Hanlon was planning on investigating this matter further, but Ken Fahey convinced him not to.
When Cleo Cullen was being bullied at school, she wanted to drop out of school. Her foster mother Dolores spoke to O'Hanlon about this and he managed to convince her to go back to school. Cleo thanked him for helping her on her road to becoming a chef. She made dinner for O'Hanlon, her mother and her boyfriend Pierce as a thank you.
In 2008, O'Hanlon became employed at the local newspaper owned by Seamus McAleer. Little did he know that he was being used to sabotage the project going on in the school he used to be principal of. He also proposed to Annette and she accepted.
He was wrongfully accused of paedophilia.
In 2011, O'Hanlon became involved in a murder storyline. He accidentally murdered his friend Sarah and, witnesed by resident thug Denzo, the pair contrived a plan to dump the corpse. He was eventually caught and locked up in jail and left Fair City. He was not killed off, leaving the door open for a return.
Fictional character
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who appears in the TV show Fair City
Fair City
Fair City is an award-winning Irish television soap opera on RTÉ One. Produced by Radio Telefís Éireann, it was first broadcast on Monday, September 18, 1989...
. He is one of the show's original characters, having first appeared in 1989. This character is played by Pat Nolan, who won a Golden Rose Award, in the "Best Soap Actor" category, at the international Rose d'Or
Rose d'Or
The Rose d’Or is one of the most important international festivals in entertainment television. It was founded in Montreux in 1961 and has taken place in Lucerne since 2004. Producers, executives from independent and public service broadcasters and heads of production companies from over 40...
Festival in Switzerland in May 2005. He is usually a nice guy but a little bit downtrodden.
O'Hanlon was the editor of the local newspaper, The Northside Post, until it was sold. He then became a barman. He left Fair City in 2011 after being locked up for committing a murder.
Biography
O'Hanlon began his career as a teacher at the local secondary school. Niamh Cassidy, a student in his class, was infatuated with him and they had a passionate clinch. When Niamh stated that O'Hanlon had seduced her, he nearly lost his job, but she eventually told the truth. Later on, Niamh and O'Hanlon got engaged. Derek kidnapped her and O'Hanlon rescued her, but as the wedding day was approaching, Niamh started to have second thoughts and she realised that she was in love with Paul BrennanPaul Brennan
The Irish artist is a teacher at Willow Tree Primary School located in West LondonPaul Brennan is a traditional musician from County Down, Northern Ireland who has lived in London for a number of years.Brennan co-founded the Belfast School of Piping...
instead, who was O'Hanlon's best friend. The wedding was called off, but Niamh initially decided to stay in a relationship with him. However, later she broke up with him in public and continued her affair with Brennan.
When O'Hanlon found out about the affair, he began a downward spiral and spent Christmas at home drinking and feeling depressed. Niamh and Brennan were shocked to see him like this arr and confronted him. After that O'Hanlon decided to get on with his life, so he returned to his job and soon became a dedicated principal.
When he met Sorcha Byrne, he began a relationship with her. Unfortunately for him, Sorcha had an affair with Ross O'Rourke, a 19-year-old Leaving Cert repeat student. Although O'Hanlon tried to reconcile with her, when the other teachers found out about the affair, it was too much for O'Hanlon and he once again was overcome by depression. He lost his principal status and Kieran took over his position. O'Hanlon suffered a breakdown and spent months in a psychiatric ward. Eventually, he recovered from his illness. While there, he encountered an old flame, Annette, a local solicitor. Although both of them were psychologically fragile, they began a relationship which was contrary to medical advice.
Annette offered the now unemployed O'Hanlon work at her legal practise, where he was to work as a secretary. However, his lack of legal expertise was a source of annoyance for the other solicitors working with Annette. Under their pressure, O'Hanlon had to leave his job there. However, he quickly found a position as an investigative journalist.
When O'Hanlon published an article on the rape in the local newspaper, Dominic Kavanagh informed him that his daughter was the girl who was raped. At this time, Detective Byrne began giving O'Hanlon information. He applied for the position of editor and was given the job. O'Hanlon interviewed Dermot Fahey about the recent attacks. When the identity of the rapist was revealed to be Tibbs, Detective Byrne told O'Hanlon about this. He questioned Kavanagh about assaulting Tibbs, who shrugged it off. Byrne explained that Tibbs was linked with the previous assaults, but he was certain that a vigilante is still on the loose. O'Hanlon was planning on investigating this matter further, but Ken Fahey convinced him not to.
When Cleo Cullen was being bullied at school, she wanted to drop out of school. Her foster mother Dolores spoke to O'Hanlon about this and he managed to convince her to go back to school. Cleo thanked him for helping her on her road to becoming a chef. She made dinner for O'Hanlon, her mother and her boyfriend Pierce as a thank you.
In 2008, O'Hanlon became employed at the local newspaper owned by Seamus McAleer. Little did he know that he was being used to sabotage the project going on in the school he used to be principal of. He also proposed to Annette and she accepted.
He was wrongfully accused of paedophilia.
In 2011, O'Hanlon became involved in a murder storyline. He accidentally murdered his friend Sarah and, witnesed by resident thug Denzo, the pair contrived a plan to dump the corpse. He was eventually caught and locked up in jail and left Fair City. He was not killed off, leaving the door open for a return.
External links
- Profile of Barry O'Hanlon at Fair CityFair CityFair City is an award-winning Irish television soap opera on RTÉ One. Produced by Radio Telefís Éireann, it was first broadcast on Monday, September 18, 1989...
- Barry O'Hanlon: Where did it all go so wrong?