The long-running soap is an Irish favourite- we can't seem to get enough of it!
The Australian soap, set in the idyllic Summer Bay, has been on our screens since 1988.
Who do Irish people love it so much? The town is laced with stalkers, arsonists, affairs and occasional plane crashes, but us Irish seem to love that daily half an hour sunny escape from our largely rainy island.
Home and Away has it's hot spots and legendary characters: but, where would these scenes be set/ who'd play these characters if the soap was set here?
Here's what we propose....
1.The Diner
The Cafe Diner on the set of Home and Away... pic.twitter.com/MpjvZ8xhWA
— Barry J. Hehir (@barryjhehir3) May 21, 2013
How about Moes café in Tramore, Co. Waterford?
Lunchtime jaunt to Moes cafe in Tramore today #windy pic.twitter.com/VPrw8U06Tm
— PassionIrl (@PassionIrl) February 4, 2014
2. The beach
#tbt The beach made famous by the TV show Home and Away, can't believe it's been 6 years since I visited here! pic.twitter.com/CHkX4RmpT5
— Travel Geek (@travelgeekuk) June 4, 2015
We propose the beautiful Strandhill in Co. Sligo
Deep in thought at sunset last night. #Strandhill #Sligo #WildAtlanticWay pic.twitter.com/4EZrfuNEyF
— John Keating (@terranovadesign) July 17, 2017
Down by the sea #strandhill #gostrandhill #sligo #WildAtlanticWay pic.twitter.com/92FvXcCsYr
— Val (@magnumlady) July 17, 2017
3. The Surf Club
Filming outside the surf club from home and away pic.twitter.com/cFPEwvgb
— James Pontin (@thejamespontin) June 20, 2012
What about Narosa Surf School in Co. Donegal?
Insane waves in Dunfanaghy today!Stoked! pic.twitter.com/rrdoOUB9
— Narosa (@Narosalife) March 8, 2012
4. The River Boys have left the Bay, but who'd be the Brax around town?
It's gotta be Love/ Hate's bad boy, Darren (AKA Robert Sheehan)
Daily dose of Rob #RobAUS #robertsheehan #misfits #moonwalkers #NathanYoung @RobMSheehan #love/hate #Darren pic.twitter.com/oMK5lpGyBb
— RobSheehanAUS (@RobSheehanAUS) December 21, 2015
5. One of the all-time Home and away legends is Mr. Alf Stewart
But, who'd be worthy of the role?
We reckon Marty Whelan would be the perfect Alf!
Join Marty Whelan, Sinéad Kennedy & the five lucky contestants on Winning Streak at the earlier time of 7.40pm here on @RTEOne pic.twitter.com/J86oL3Vodi
— RTE One (@RTEOne) March 25, 2017
6. What about the iconic house? It's been home to several families in the Bay over the years, with Alf Stewart as it's longest resident.
Nothing other than Father Ted's iconic house will do!
7. The Lighthouse
Pic via Dailymotion
We think Hook Lighthouse in Co. Wexford would be perfect!
8. Marilyn Chambers
Who'd be worthy of playing the part of the blonde bombshell who's been on-and-off set since 1989?
Twink, of course!
