
‘Stunning as always', gush fans as RTE star Maura Derrane poses for ‘glowing' seaside snap during trip home
The Today host has been spending some quality time in her home county of
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Maura has shared a stunning seaside snap
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Fans shared their love for her post
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The 54-year-old took to her
The Galway native was all smiles as she posed for the camera while sitting on the beach.
The popular presenter kept things casual in a white tee with red trim and red bold writing that read: "Rally Italia Sardegna."
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She styled the top with a pair of denim trousers and wore her hair down in soft natural waves.
Maura captioned her post: "
It's only when I took this photo that I realised I was wearing my
#rallyitaliasardegna
t-shirt.
"
From a Mediterranean island to an Atlantic island.
#Islandlife
is very similar. Apart from the sun
#sardinia
#inismor
#islandlife."
Fans and friends all flocked to the comment section to share their love for her post.
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Ally said: "Beautiful as always."
Anne-Marie wrote: "You look radiant, your skin is beautiful."
Maura Derrane shows off incredible beach bod
Jane gushed: "Beautiful, your skin is glowing."
Neil commented: "Stunning as always."
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Another added: "You always look so healthy and fresh, what's your secret?"
Maura recently left her fans "inspired" after sharing a glimpse at her
GARDEN GLAM
The Today host took fans on a tour of her herb-filled outdoor space.
Maura shared the video on Instagram where she revealed just how much can be grown in a small area.
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In the video, the Galway native showcased the plants and admitted she was surprised at how wild her sage had gotten.
She said: "Now I don't know whether it's the weather but look at this. This sage has gone absolutely mad."
The popular presenter pointed out how the herb, that was originally in a small pot, had managed to root itself into the ground.
She said: "It's all growing from this tiny pot which has managed to kind of irk itself into the ground."
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