Rory Cowan's next big career move: 'I'm going to become a burden on the state'
And apparently taking to a life of retirement like the proverbial fish to water, Rory said he can't wait for this next chapter saying; 'the world is my lobster'
'I am going to become a burden on the state. I get the free travel pass so I'm planning on taking myself off and going for lunch and Kilkenny one day and Cork the next,' Rory said. Rory Cowan. Pic:As he approaches the ripe young age of 66, Rory said he has no plans to change his ways.
'I'm retiring from show business, but I'll still be around,' said Rory before adding, 'I'll still be the same me, just a bit older but not wiser.'
Mrs Brown's Boy actor Rory, who has been a stalwart of Irish entertainment for decades, said he thoroughly enjoyed all of the opportunities that have come his way over the course of his career. Rory Cowan and Brendan O'Carroll on Mrs Brown's Boys. Photo: BBC.
'When I left Mrs. Brown's Boys, it was a big decision. But then I was in two Pantos, I wrote a book and then I got the gig in Fair City. I would have had none of those opportunities if I had stayed in Mrs. Brown's Boys,' he reflected.
And Rory's Fair City character Bosco proved such a hit with viewers that directors tried to coax him to stay by offering to extend his contract with the soap.
'About a year-and-a-half ago, around last January, I said I was retired. I just had to finish off the Fair City contract that I had,' said Rory. 'And they got back to me in September, and they said, 'are you really retired?,' and I panicked.' Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie gets an airing. Pic: Gerry McDonnell/Cathal Burke/VIPIRELAND.COM
'So I was thinking if I retire now, I'll have nothing. You can't just walk back into the gig when you walk out. So I said 'maybe I'll stay on with Fair City and I won't do anything else.'
'So they sent me out a new contract, and they said, 'return it by the second or third of October,' Rory recalled.
'So I just thought, ' I really have to go for this'.
However, after reflecting for some time, Rory decided to walk away and not sign on for another run in Carrigstown.
'So it came to October 3rd and the contract was still sitting there and I was thinking 'will I sign it?' But then I thought to myself 'no'.' Pic: Kyran O'Brien
So as he rides off into the sunset, Rory told Extra that Fair City was his most rewarding and enjoyable gig.
'I absolutely adored that gig in Fair City. It was a lovely gig to have, and I would advise any actor who is ever thinking, or ever offered a chance, to jump at it straight away. '
'It's a f*****g brilliant gig. And the people are all lovely, the crew are lovely. Everybody is fabulous. I absolutely enjoyed every minute. I was there for five years, and I enjoyed every single minute,' said Rory.
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