Draft:Irish actors that appeared on Emmerdale
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Irish actors that appeared on Emmerdale
[edit]Several Irish actors have appeared in the British soap opera Emmerdale. The following table lists them with brief notes.
| Actor | Role | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan O'Callaghan | Mike | County Cork, Ireland | Played Mike in ‘’Emmerdale’’ in 2018; appeared also in EastEnders (2022).[1][2] |
| Jack Hickey | Matt | Dublin, Ireland | Carly Hope’s ex; father of her late child Billy; joined the cast in May 2017.[3][4] |
| Liam O’Brien | Ethan Blake | Limerick, Ireland | Played curate Ethan Blake (2003–2006).[5][6] |
| Paul Loughran | Butch Dingle | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Key member of the Dingle family.[7] |
| Emma Kearney | Rita Brannigan | Portglenone, County Antrim | Paddy Kirk’s girlfriend; returned to the show in 2006/07.[8] |
| Frank Kelly | Dermot Macey | Dublin, Ireland | Declan Macey’s father; casting announced by RTÉ in 2010.[9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Irish actor Aidan O'Callaghan will appear in Emmerdale". RSVP Live. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Cork actor: 'Living in a pub helped me land a role in EastEnders'". Echo Live. 25 December 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Irish Emmerdale newbie surprised by heartthrob status". RTÉ. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Irish actor joins the cast of Emmerdale!". VIP Magazine. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Stage: 'There's a whole generation who never thought it viable to stay in Limerick'". Irish Independent. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Limerick's theatre stalwart Liam O'Brien brings acclaimed US play to Dolan's Warehouse". Limerick Leader. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ Green, Kris (9 May 2002). "Paul Loughran joins Coronation Street". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Emma back in the Dales". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Father Ted star Frank Kelly joins Emmerdale". RTÉ. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2025.