Love/Hate actor Stephen Clinch has appeared in court accused of stealing over €50,000 during an armed robbery at the Gate Hotel on Parnell Street in Dublin on Monday morning.
He played the role of Noely, Fran's rival, in the TV series and will be remembered for a graphic prison rape scene in the season five finale.
Mr Clinch (43) of Millbrook Grove, Kilbarrack in Dublin 13 has also been charged with having a firearm with intent to commit a robbery.
His bail application was objected to, and a full hearing will be heard layer today.
Hugh McWeeney of Main Street, Belmayne, Malahide Road in Dublin is facing the same charges - and was remanded in custody until next week.