✨ STAR SIGHTING IN IRELAND! Home & Away Star Soaks Up Marble City Magic at Kilkenny Live 2025Home and Away star Shane Withington — best known to fans as the ever-unpredictable John Palmer — recently soaked up a taste of Kilkenny life during a visit back in June. The Australian soap favourite took time to explore one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, Kilkenny Castle, before enjoying a relaxed lunch at the historic Kyteler’s Inn, a spot steeped in centuries of local history and atmosphere. Withington has been part of the Home and Away cast since 2009, quickly becoming a fan favourite thanks to John Palmer’s blend of charm, stubbornness and surprise twists. Over his 16 years on the show, John’s journey has been anything but quiet — from two marriages and owning the Surf Club to adopting a son and even committing arson, his storylines have delivered no shortage of drama. Thankfully, Withington’s real-life visit to Kilkenny appeared far calmer than his on-screen alter ego’s adventures — offering a peaceful contrast to the chaos often found in Summer Bay. For more news and stories from Kilkenny City, click here.