‘Rita loved Christmas and getting the perfect present for everyone’ – Maura Derrane on losing her sister and her 30-year TV careerMaura Derrane has been on our screens for three decades and has spent the last 14 co-hosting the ‘Today’ show with Dáithí Ó Sé – she talks to Kirsty Blake Knox about the programme’s success and why Christmas is hard after losing her sister to cancerMaura Derrane will co-host a 'Today' show special on December 23. Photo: Gerard McCarthyKirsty Blake Knox Yesterday at 06:30For many experiencing grief and loss, Christmas can be a challenging time. And that’s something broadcaster Maura Derrane knows well. Sadly, two years ago, her youngest sister Rita died of breast cancer.

Source: Irish Independent December 19, 2025 17:32 UTC