‘World war three about to break out in Carrigstown', cry RTE Fair City viewers as Carol and Ger go head-to-head
On tonight's show, Cass and the kids became fed up with Nikki's penny pinching, while Victor continued to belittle Babs.
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Carol and Ger went head-to-head over their businesses
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Lorcan argued that he was not getting paid fairly and needed more free time
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Sash became increasingly concerned at Maxine's refusal to hold Ian accountable
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Carol and Lorcan continued to clash over work after she accused him of slacking.
But Lorcan argued that he was not getting paid fairly and needed more free time to work on his portfolio.
Meanwhile, Ger's shop launch was jeopardized when a delivery failed to arrive.
And when she discovered the delivery was cancelled, she vowed to get to the bottom of it.
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Back in McCoys, Carol came clean and feigned sincerity to Ger after admitting she had cancelled the delivery.
Carol claimed she cancelled the delivery confirmation, thinking it was a scam message when it appeared on Ger's phone.
Enraged by Carol ruining her shop's opening, Ger sets out to get her revenge by poaching Lorcan to work at the antiques shop, leaving Carol less than impressed.
RTE Fair City viewers raced to social medai to share their reactions and thoughs to all of tonight's drama.
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Sinead said: "Oh Carol you're a divil."
Tricia commented: "Caddle is brave (or foolish) to take on Ger."
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Thomas remarked: "World war 3 about to break out in Carrigstown."
Elsewhere in Carrigstown, Victor continued to belittle Babs' plan to join the guards, however, Gareth defended her determination.
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Motivated by his belief in her, Babs threw herself into her training with enthusiasm.
And when Erica and Dolores teased Victor that Babs was popular with the lads at the gym, Victor laughed at the idea that she would ever cheat on him.
However, the conversation only left Babs feeling put out by the implication that she is not desirable.
Elsewhere on the show, Maxine defended Ian for causing trouble in the pub again, leading Sash to kick off at her for being too lenient with him.
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And Sash became increasingly concerned at Maxine's refusal to hold Ian accountable for his behaviour.
Meanwhile, Cass and the kids became fed up with Nikki's penny pinching resulting in strict shower times and unpleasant meals.
Nikki suggested a treat day to Cass. They agree they should hide it from Sean. Sean is hurt when he overhears Cass, Nikki and the kids mocking his frugality.
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