09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Nobody is talking about the new Ireland AM presenter' says Irish star as he hosts show for first time
IRELAND AM have shaken things up after a brand new presenter was revealed on air.
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Kevin Twomey filled in for Siomha Ni Ruairc today
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Ireland AM host joked that his 'thunder' was taken away by the pope
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However, other TV stars and social media personalities often fill in for the mainstay hosts while they're away.
Siomha has been missing on screens since Easter weekend due to the
But today a brand new face appeared on set in the Virgin Media studio.
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Kevin Twomey, who hosts I'm Grand Mam as well as the series
Welcoming Kevin to the show, Martin said: "Now keeping us company this morning, we have one half of the smash-hit podcast I'm Grand Mam.
"It's the brilliant Kevin Twomey. Welcome to Ireland AM Kevin. Are you happy?"
Kevin, who hails from Cork alike Elaine, replied: "Cork keeping you company in the studio today."
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The 31-year-old joked that the new pope had taken his limelight saying: "Now this pope is stealing all my thunder, nobody's talking about the new Ireland AM presenter, it's all about the pope.
"What a disaster. We've a busy show coming up this morning folks."
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Kevin was flooded with support from his family, friends and fans and shared his gratitude after the episode as he took to Instagram and said: "Thanks for all the lovely messages."
Siomha's sister Úna died unexpectedly at her home in London last month on April 20.
The devastating loss came as a huge shock for Siomha and her parents, Damhnait and Dermot, and sibling Aedín.
STAR'S LOSS
Úna was laid to rest this week on Tuesday, May 6, at St. Patrick's Church, Esker, Lucan.
Siomha took to Instagram yesterday evening to pay an emotional tribute to her late sister.
The Virgin Media star posted a series of heart-melting photos of herself an Úna throughout the years including one of them just as young kids playing piano and violin in their pyjamas.
Siomha then wrote out a gut-wrenching statement that said: "My sister Una passed away two weeks ago. My beautiful, wildly intelligent and annoyingly driven sister died and I'm heartbroken. Ní chreidim é fós [I still don't believe it].
"Growing up, we were never without each other. In our teenage years, we absolutely killed each other - as sisters do.
"As adults, we accepted each other for exactly who we are and I'm so proud of everything she achieved in her too-short life."
