Summer Bay has seen its fair share of heartbreak, but nothing has prepared the town for the latest devastating twist. Irene Roberts, one of the longest-standing and most beloved residents of Home and Away, is facing her darkest hour—one that could push her beyond the point of no return.

What was once just a whisper of unease has now spiraled into a full-blown crisis. The discovery of a sinister threat—one that directly targets Irene—has sent shockwaves through the community. And for Dana Matheson, the weight of this revelation is almost too much to bear.

Irene, the woman who has always been the pillar of strength, now finds herself consumed by fear. And in her desperation, she turns to the only comfort she has ever known in times of despair—alcohol.

Could this really be goodbye to Irene?

Dana’s Discovery: A Threat in the Shadows

It all starts when Dana stumbles upon a cryptic warning, one that suggests someone in Summer Bay is out to destroy Irene. At first, she dismisses it as nothing more than a cruel prank—until the threats become impossible to ignore.

Dana, no stranger to danger herself, is used to looking over her shoulder. But this time, it’s different. This time, it’s not about her past—it’s about Irene’s future. And if Dana has learned anything from her troubled life, it’s that when threats go unnoticed, people get hurt.

• Who is behind the threat? Is it someone from Irene’s past, returning to settle an old score?
• What do they want? Revenge? Money? Or something far worse?
• Why now? Irene has spent years helping others—could this be the price she pays for her kindness?

The deeper Dana digs, the more terrifying the truth becomes. And when she finally puts the pieces together, it’s already too late.

Irene’s Breaking Point: A Return to the Bottle

For years, Irene has battled her demons, with alcohol always lurking in the background. She’s fought so hard to stay sober, but as fear and paranoia set in, she begins to unravel.

At first, it’s just one drink. A way to take the edge off, to calm the panic. But soon, one drink turns into two. Then three. And before she knows it, Irene is drowning in the one thing she swore she’d never turn to again.

Her friends try to help. Alf, Marilyn, Leah—they all see the signs. They beg her to stop, to let them in. But Irene, so consumed by fear and hopelessness, pushes them away.

And then, the unthinkable happens.

A Heartbreaking Farewell: Is This the End for Irene?

One fateful night, Irene makes a decision that changes everything. Drunk and emotionally shattered, she tells her friends that she can’t do this anymore.

• “I’m tired of fighting.”
• “I’m tired of looking over my shoulder.”
• “I think it’s time I say goodbye.”

The words hit like a freight train. Is she leaving Summer Bay? Or is this goodbye forever?

As dawn breaks over the bay, Irene is nowhere to be found. Has she simply packed her bags and left? Or has something far more tragic happened?

And most importantly—can Dana stop the threat before it’s too late?

What Happens Next?

With Irene’s fate hanging in the balance, fans are left asking:

• Will Dana uncover the mastermind behind the threats before they strike again?
• Can Irene be saved from herself, or has she already gone too far?
• Is this truly the end of Irene Roberts in Home and Away?

One thing is for sure—Summer Bay will never be the same again.

Final Thoughts: A Turning Point for Home and Away

With stakes higher than ever and emotions running wild, Home and Away is delivering one of its most gut-wrenching storylines yet. The question remains: Is there hope for Irene? Or will her tragic past finally consume her?

As fans brace for impact, one thing is certain—no one is safe in Summer Bay.