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Maura Derrane
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Maura Catherine Derrane
8 July 1970 Inishmore, County Galway, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
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| Employer | RTÉ |
| Agent | Noel Kelly |
| Known for | Presenting work on RTÉ, TV3 and TG4. |
| Television | RTÉ News TV3 News Ireland AM The Afternoon Show Four Live Today |
| Spouse(s) | John Deasy (m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
Maura Catherine Derrane is a well-known Irish television presenter and journalist. She was born on July 8, 1970. You might know her from her work on popular TV channels like RTÉ, TV3, and TG4. She has been a familiar face on Irish television for many years.
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Maura Derrane's TV Journey
Maura grew up on Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands in County Galway. She started her career working behind the scenes. She was a researcher for RTÉ News in Galway. This helped her learn a lot about how TV news is made.
Starting Out at TG4 and TV3
In 1996, Maura joined TG4, an Irish-language television channel. She worked there as a news reporter. Two years later, in 1998, she moved to TV3 News. At TV3, she continued to work as a news reporter. She also became a crime correspondent, reporting on important news stories.
Becoming a Show Presenter
From 2004 to 2006, Maura became a co-presenter on Ireland AM. This was a popular morning show. She also presented three series of a show called Feirm Factor on TG4.
In October 2009, Maura started presenting The Afternoon Show with Sheana Keane. This show was a big hit with viewers. Later, in 2010, the show changed. Maura then presented a new show called Four Live. This was followed by The Daily Show. These shows ran until March 2012.
Presenting Today
In November 2012, a new show called Today began. Maura Derrane became one of its main hosts. She presents the show each weekday with Dáithí Ó Sé. Today is a very popular afternoon show on RTÉ. It features interviews, cooking segments, and lifestyle tips.
Maura's Personal Life
In 2005, Maura Derrane married John Deasy. He was a politician. They lived together in Dungarvan, County Waterford. In May 2014, Maura and John welcomed their son. After their son was born, the family moved to Dublin.
