What’s next in Summer Bay?
As Justin spreads the word about Irene’s leaving party, Leah stops by Irene’s empty house to share a moment with her friend.
Later, Irene sits alone at her table as she pens goodbye notes to those closest to her.
Picking up the last few of her belongings, Irene takes one final look at her beloved home before heading outside, where Sonny is waiting to give her a lift to the city… complete with a Merc and chauffeur’s uniform.
As Sonny and Irene head out of the bay, her loved ones are opening up their letters, where she explains she wants them to remember her as she is now, and reminds them to make every moment count.
Passing the ‘You are now leaving Summer Bay’ sign, Sonny looks in his rearview mirror and asks Irene if she has any regrets.
“None, love,” Irene replies, before turning towards the viewers. “Life’s too short.”
As Irene leaves after more than three decades on Home and Away, read our full tribute as we take a look at her time on the show.
The next morning, Irene arrives at her celebration and is blown away by the effort everyone has gone to. But John is nowhere to be seen.
Will he turn up?
