Irene Roberts (Home and Away)

In-universe information
In-universe information
Occupation	Diner co-owner; Waitress; Barista; Foster parent; School secretary;
Sisters	Wendy McFarlane
Husband	Murdoch Roberts (until 1995)
Sons	Mick Jennings; Nathan Roberts; Damian Roberts; Will Smith (former foster); Nick Smith (former foster); Geoff Campbell (former foster);
Daughters	Finlay Roberts; Selina Cook (former foster); Chloe Richards (former foster); Hayley Smith (former foster); Tasha Andrews (former foster); Belle Taylor (former foster); Annie Campbell (former foster); Olivia Fraser Richards (former foster); Skye Peters (former foster); Bella Nixon (former foster);
Grandsons	Paul Roberts; Mark Roberts
Granddaughters	Luc Patterson; Ella Hunter (former foster)
Nephews	Nelson McFarlane

Irene Roberts
Irene Roberts
Home and Away character
	Lynne McGranger as Irene Roberts
Portrayed by	Jacqy Phillips (1991–1992); Lynne McGranger (1993–present)
Duration	1991–present
First appearance	29 October 1991
Classification	Present; regular
Introduced by	Des Monaghan
Book appearances	Home and Away: A Place in the Bay
Spin-off; appearances	Home and Away: An Eye for an Eye (2015); Home and Away: Revenge (2016); Home and Away: All or Nothing (2017);
Occupation	Diner co-owner; Waitress; Barista; Foster parent; School secretary;
In-universe information
Occupation	Diner co-owner; Waitress; Barista; Foster parent; School secretary;
Sisters	Wendy McFarlane
Husband	Murdoch Roberts (until 1995)
Sons	Mick Jennings; Nathan Roberts; Damian Roberts; Will Smith (former foster); Nick Smith (former foster); Geoff Campbell (former foster);
Daughters	Finlay Roberts; Selina Cook (former foster); Chloe Richards (former foster); Hayley Smith (former foster); Tasha Andrews (former foster); Belle Taylor (former foster); Annie Campbell (former foster); Olivia Fraser Richards (former foster); Skye Peters (former foster); Bella Nixon (former foster);
Grandsons	Paul Roberts; Mark Roberts
Granddaughters	Luc Patterson; Ella Hunter (former foster)
Nephews	Nelson McFarlane

Irene Roberts is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Home and Away. She was originally played by actress Jacqy Phillips from her introduction in Episode 887 shown on 29 October 1991, until 13 May 1992 (Episode 1003). Following Phillips' departure, the part was recast to Lynne McGranger, who debuted in Episode 1147, broadcast on 12 January 1993. Irene was initially a recurring character, but on 7 October 1993 McGranger was promoted to the regular cast. McGranger is one of the longest-serving cast members on the show. On 8 August 2024, Irene temporarily departed with an expected return date of early 2025.