25 years since GLENROE departed.

[Jock Og]

GLENROE the infamous Irish answer to EMMERDALE, for just one night of the weekend (Sunday) ended 25 years ago. I always thought the Wicklow set soap was better and more enjoyable than FAIR CITY, which is still on the go.

What is Dinny up to now? Are Miley's cattle ready for market?

 

[Carrie Fairchild]

I don’t know what the viewing figures were for the last two series but up until 1999, it was still one of the highest rating shows on RTE (often only behind Coronation Street or The Late Late Show).

I think RTE saw Glenroe as being dated compared to Fair City but I do think there was room for both of them on the schedules. They should’ve extended Glenroe to a few episodes a week, but what ultimately happened was it was dropped and Fair City was given an extra (fourth) episode per week.

 

[Falcon Crest I]

Very enjoyable videos @Jock Og Over in Scotland our rural show was 'Take The High Road', on for 23 years, finishing in 2003.