THE actor Karl Shiels, who played Robbie Quinn in popular soap 'Fair City', has died suddenly. THE actor Karl Shiels, who played Robbie Quinn in popular soap 'Fair City', has died suddenly. A highly respected actor Shiels’ TV and film work included Batman Begins, Veronica Guerin, Intermission, The Clinic, and Capital Letters for which he was nominated for an IFTA for Best Actor in 2004. Executive Producer of Fair City Brigie de Courcy today spoke of the warmth and humour Shiels brought to the series adding that the cast and crew had been devastated by the news. "Joining Fair City in 2014, Karl Shiels made his mark immediately playing the formidable Robbie Quinn, and always brought such, warmth, talent and humour to Carrigstown.

Source: Irish Independent July 15, 2019 12:53 UTC