Niamh Algar

Niamh Algar

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Niamh Algar is an Irish actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film. She gained significant recognition for her role as Dinah in Shane Meadows's acclaimed series 'The Virtues' and has continued to impress audiences with her versatility, most recently starring as Iris Nixon in the Sky Atlantic thriller 'The Iris Affair.' Her character is a genius on the run, entangled in a high-stakes narrative involving advanced technology and ethical dilemmas. Algar's career is marked by her dedication to exploring complex characters and her ability to bring depth to emotionally challenging roles.

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Niamh Algar plays the lead character in The Iris Affair, a genius code-cracker.

‘Luther’ creator Neil Cross talks new tv thriller ‘The Iris Affair’, and life in Khandallah
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
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Niamh Algar stars in a new tech thriller series where survival depends on brainpower.

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-12
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Niamh Algar plays Iris Nixon, a genius who is on the run having disappeared with a notebook that contains the encrypted activation sequence needed to 'wake' a supercomputer.

Tech, terror and Tom Hollander: Niamh Algar on her wild new TV thriller | Television
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
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