Fair City

The series is a soap that depicts the highs and lows of everyday life in the fictional town of Carrigstown. It follows the ongoing dramas and love affairs of three families – the Molloys, the Brennans and the Phelans.

The show is a generic programme presented in an episodic format. It’s classified simply as a programme, with each instalment falling under the episode genre, meaning viewers can expect the familiar structure of a serial drama delivered in bite‑size segments. At its core, the series follows the everyday ups and downs of life in the fictional town of Carrigstown. It tracks the ongoing dramas that ripple through the community, placing particular emphasis on the romantic entanglements and personal relationships of three central families – the Molloys, the Brennans and the Phelans. Their love affairs and interpersonal conflicts drive the narrative, giving the audience a window into both the joyful and challenging moments that shape their lives. Beyond the central plot, the programme consistently returns to the theme of navigating the highs and lows that come with close‑knit family ties in a small town. By keeping the focus on the Molloys, Brennans and Phelans, the series maintains a clear, continuous thread throughout each episode, offering viewers a steady look at how love, loyalty and everyday struggles intersect in Carrigstown. This recurring emphasis on the three families ensures the soap remains anchored in the same core relationships from one episode to the next.