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;
Daughters	Finlay Roberts
Grandsons	Paul Roberts; Mark Roberts
Granddaughters	Luc Patterson
Nephews	Nelson McFarlane

Irene Roberts
Irene Roberts
Home and Away character
	Lynne McGranger as Irene Roberts
Portrayed by	Jacqy Phillips (1991–1992); Lynne McGranger (1993–2025)
Duration	1991–2025
First appearance	29 October 1991
Classification	Present; regular (departing)
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;
Daughters	Finlay Roberts
Grandsons	Paul Roberts; Mark Roberts
Granddaughters	Luc Patterson
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 the longest-serving female actor in an Australian drama and one of the longest-serving Home and Away cast members. On 23 February 2025, McGranger announced that she had quit the serial after 32 years and her final appearance would air in August.