Fair City

Dermot is running out of time, but Ben is struggling with the reality of leaving Carrigstown. Oisín uses Wayne to provoke Callum into losing his temper.

Niamh ruthlessly uses Oisín and Callum to distract Paul from her plan. Ciaran feels the pressure from Katy to keep Eoghan safe. Dermot and Jane grow closer.

Niamh plots revenge when Paul and Hayley rekindle their affair. Jane urges Dermot to tell Ben the truth. Deco and Kerri-Ann are at cross purposes. Eoghan grows closer to Jackie.

Niamh turns up at Paul and Hayley's love nest. Carol and Nora clash. Eoghan arranges an uncomfortable Christmas dinner. Niamh invites guests guaranteed to give Paul his worst Christmas ever.

Nicola discovers Niamh is planning to flee to Spain. Will Niamh make her getaway before Paul finds out? Dermot cherishes his last Christmas with his son, and receives a pleasant surprise from Jane. The O’Brien’s suffer through an awkward day as Eoghan causes friction. Kerri-Ann panics when her mistake puts the shelter dinner in jeopardy. A shocking occurrence at the Brennan’s brings Christmas celebrations to an abrupt end.

Nicola discovers Niamh is planning to flee to Spain. Will Niamh make her getaway before Paul finds out? Dermot cherishes his last Christmas with his son, and receives a pleasant surprise from Jane. The O’Brien’s suffer through an awkward day as Eoghan causes friction. Kerri-Ann panics when her mistake puts the shelter dinner in jeopardy. A shocking occurrence at the Brennan’s brings Christmas celebrations to an abrupt end.

Dermot regains consciousness but has to tell Ben that he is dying. With her escape thwarted by Dermot’s hospitalisation, can Niamh keep her plot secret? Debbie fears that Eoghan is turning to Jackie to avoid dealing with his mental state. Jake’s flamboyant brother arrives unannounced.

Niamh receives devastating news. Eoghan crosses a line with Jackie. Jake lies to Cristiano about sleeping rough. Katy fears Ciaran’s has changed his mind and won’t keep his promise.

Niamh makes a big mistake when she uses Jane to get revenge. Cristiano is shocked and angered when he learns the truth about Jake. Katy is panicked when she fails to win back Ciaran’s friendship. Jackie puts Eoghan straight. Hughie makes a surprise move.

Nora is determined to renew her driving licence by fair means or foul, but Ray swiftly puts the brakes on. Will Ciaran and Farrah rekindle their spark? Dermot is offered a second chance.

With Dermot's prognosis uncertain, Jane refuses to give in to Niamh's demands. Renee welcomes Heather's release from hospital, but Heather has a surprise in store.

Dermot is convinced he can talk Niamh down but Jane has a better solution. Farrah accidentally sets off alarm bells with social services and Ciaran takes his chances.

Dermot awakes to some good news but Niamh keeps the pressure up on Jane. Farrah panics when Heather puts her plan to leave in motion.

Farrah worries about Heather taking Ellie away, but a shocking development sees Heather's departure delayed. Meanwhile Emmet is furious when he sees Ciaran getting close to Farrah.

Farrah and Hughie resort to drastic measures to protect Ellie. Emmet tries to put Farrah off Ciaran, but Ciaran proves a huge help when Farrah needs it.

Dermot's escape plan is about to be rumbled by Jane, while Emmet refuses to take his eviction by Ciaran lying down. Jake is determined to save Cristiano from himself.

Dermot wants Jane to leave with him, but how can he convince her that she will be more than just a nursemaid? Ciaran is pushed closer to the edge as Heather goes on the run.

Renee is distraught as Heather's life hangs in the balance. But now that Heather knows his secret, Ciaran fears what will happen if she pulls through.

With Heather still in a coma, relations between Farrah and Renee completely disintegrate. Niamh gets impatient for her cash as Dermot makes impossible demands of Robbie.

Niamh increases the pressure on Dermot, and Farrah is surprised by Ciaran. Renee and Farrah clash, while Carol and Sash plot to get Ray and Nora together.

Dermot makes a shocking decision and Renee resolves to fight dirty. Renee forces Farrah to make a terrible choice, while Nora and Ray realise they are being set up.

Paul gets a shock when he tries to buy Barry's old house. Dermot, meanwhile, faces up to life on the run. Eoghan gets a job interview in the Arcade, but almost blows it.

Paul fights back against Dermot, whose health takes a worrying turn. Jane mounts a fresh assault on Niamh. Trouble looms for Tommy and Debbie.

The escape plan hits a roadblock. Violence erupts in the Brennan house when Oisín finds a new weapon against Dermot and there is a heartbreaking farewell for Jane.

Callum struggles to get Ben and Jane to accept that Dermot is gone for good. Paul learns that his money is irretrievable. Niamh, Robbie and Carol keep their heads as Paul targets Wayne for vengeance. Ciaran is forced to play peacemaker as Farrah gets tough with Renee to over Eleanor.

Paul denies he has been ruined by Dermot while Niamh drives a wedge between him and Oisin and engineers a public humiliation. Callum forces Jane to ask Jo to come and get Ben.

Paul denies he As Ben and Jane prepare to leave for the States, an unexpected visitor disrupts their plans. Paul realises the severity of his financial situation.

Wayne and Orla make a life-changing discovery. Jane struggles to keep Dermot's presence a secret. Niamh is rattled when Paul refuses to sell his assets.

Eoghan's first day at the arcade doesn't go smoothly, while good news for Renee is bad news for Ciaran. Orla and Wayne face temptation and Niamh is determined to spoil Paul's plans.

Ciaran feels increasingly trapped and considers desperate measures to escape. Hughie throws a wrench in Niamh's plans. Wayne and Orla struggle to do the right thing.

Ciaran decides Heather must be silenced for good. Niamh uses dirty tactics to undermine Paul, and Orla is outraged when Wayne goes behind her back over the money.

When Paul's final hope ends in failure, he considers drastic measures. Niamh is offered the ultimate revenge. Ciaran crosses a line with Farrah. Wayne is horrified at being scammed. Orla's sympathy turns to rage at Niamh.

Oisin becomes an unwitting pawn as Niamh and Hughie scheme to undermine Paul's financial recovery. A fraught Jane is hit by the reality of her imminent departure with Dermot.

With Paul on the verge of a deal that could rescue him, Oisin realises he could bring it all crashing down. A cornered Jane is faced with risking Dermot's capture.

Caoimhe realises Amelia could be her ticket to a better life. Niamh relishes Paul's further ruination. Just as things are looking bad for Dermot, they get worse.

All hell breaks loose when Niamh leads Paul to discover Oisin's treachery. With his knowledge of Dermot's whereabouts, it is decision time for Callum.

Wayne comes up with a plan to buy the garage but will Pete agree to get involved? Paul is advised to cut his payments to Nicola but things go from bad to worse when she shows up.

Callum's scathing view of Jane leads her to make a tough decision. Niamh fails to quash Nicola's suspicions as Nicola makes a surprise offer to Paul. Elsewhere, Laura begins to suspect Hayley is jealous of Amilia and Dean.

Pete makes a shocking discovery that he tries to keep from Dolores. Nicola manages to back Niamh into a corner to get what she wants, while Jane gets an unexpected gift.

Dolores makes a surprising decision, which drives a wedge between her and Pete. Wayne finally gets some sweet revenge, while Niamh turns the tables on Nicola.

Ciaran and the Phelans struggle with news of Heather's release from hospital, as Dolores loses patience with Pete's misgivings. Debbie realises Rose may be a problem.

Rose finds a new ally in Cristiano, Pete is struggling to keep his feelings to himself about Wayne's plans for the garage. Niamh reconsiders her investment in Hayley's business.

Ciaran is on a knife edge as Heather begins to remember the day she fell. Ora worries Wayne is going to blow their secret stash of cash.

When Ciaran realises he needs Heather living under his roof, he begins his cruel manipulation of the Phelans. With Hayley onboard, Niamh goes in for the kill.

Jane discovers the truth about Wayne and Orla's windfall. Heather reveals Farrah's secret. Hayley is caught between Niamh and Carol. Rose plots to get Eoghan and Miriam together.

Jane takes drastic action. Wayne and Orla are shocked by events. Ciaran, under pressure, unnerves Farrah and Katy. Niamh and Carol unite against Hayley. Eoghan makes a play for Miriam.

An International Womens Day event ends in a lock-in in the pub, where Farrah and Renee rehash old hurts. As Orla dances the night away, will she remember a tipsy promise to Jane?

It is the morning after the night before, as Orla's act of generosity rocks the family. Will Eoghan and Miriam's budding romance survive Rose's meddling?

Robbie reels an unsuspecting Paul into a trap. Niamh is attracted to a stranger. Heather goes missing and makes a devastating return. Dean tells Leo he suspects Troy is on the run.

Niamh is horrified to discover the identity of her secret stranger. Emmet comes to Roses rescue. Paul is faced with a difficult choice when Marcus offers him a deal.

Renee is left mortified after Heather makes a move on Bob. Niamh conspires to prevent Marcus buying the Market Place. Eoghan attempts to help Emmet but only makes things worse.

Renee is left reeling when Heather accuses her of trying to poison her. Marcus assures Niamh he won't reveal her secret.

Ciaran tries to work out what Heather knows about Katy. Niamh worries that Marcus is intending to blackmail her. Kerri-Ann tries to match Cristiano and Troy.