Published: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 10:22 AM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 11:23 AM

Home and Away star Ray Meagher, who plays the role of Alf Stewart.

Stone the flamin crows its alf in athlone

Published: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 10:22 AM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 11:23 AM

One of the best-known personalities from Australian TV soap ‘Home and Away’ is coming to Athlone today (Good Friday) to meet his fans.

Actor Ray Meagher, who plays Alf Stewart on the show, will be appearing at the Radisson Blu Hotel for a fan Q&A, photo opportunity, and autograph signing at 1pm on Good Friday.

The 70-year-old arrived in Ireland last week and appeared at events in Kildare, Cork and Tullamore. He appeared at the Clayton Hotel in Galway on Thursday before coming to Athlone on Friday afternoon.

Published: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 10:22 AM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 11:23 AM

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