Mairead Ronan

05:00, 20 JUN 2026

"My family was shocked": Mairead Ronan opens up on stepping back from the public eye

Fans have noticed that the former Ireland's Fittest Family host hasn't been on their screens for a while, and now Mairead has revealed why

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Mairéad Ronan gets 'Room to Improve' after winning planning row over Dermot Bannon-inspired house revamp

In a planning saga dating back to August 2021, the ACP grant of permission reverses a previous refusal issued by An Bord Pleanála to the Ronans for a house revamp and extension in November 2023 that was also opposed by neighbours

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Mairead Ronan and husband hit back at objectors' planning claims over home revamp at holiday hotspot

The Ronans have lodged a new submission with An Coimisúin Pleanála rebutting the claims made in four separate appeals by local residents

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Mairead Ronan forced to put holiday home extension plans on hold amid neighbours' objections

All of the objectors are other residents of picturesque Dunmore East, including two close neighbours

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Mairéad Ronan secures planning green light for home revamp at holiday hotspot

This follows Waterford City and County Council granting planning permission to Máiréad and Louis Ronan for the house revamp and extension - despite the opposition of a number of locals

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Mairead Ronan 'shocked and heartbroken' as she announces death of her father after short illness

The former Ireland's Fittest Family host took to social media to share the sad news with her fans and announce that she will be taking a break from her podcast while she grieves

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Dermot Bannon redesign of Mairead Ronan seaside house plan fails to dampen opposition as four objections lodged

The Ronans have applied for a scaled-down version of the Dermot Bannon-designed scheme that was refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanala in November 2023 in a bid to overcome planners and locals’ concerns

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Mairead Ronan faces fresh hurdle as neighbour objects to Dermot Bannon home revamp plans

This follows a next door neighbour, who successfully blocked a previous Ronan application for a home revamp at Dunmore East, lodging an objection to the new plan devised by Dermot Bannon Architects

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Mairead Ronan enlists Dermot Bannon firm to renovate home and resolve planning saga in tourist hotspot

An Bord Pleanála refused planning permission to the Ronans for the original idea for their family home in Waterford

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Former Today FM presenter Máiréad Ronan has dream of Dermot Bannon designed holiday home scuppered

The Ronans employed Dermot Bannon’s architectural firm to draw up their ambitious plans where they were seeking a 2,518 sq ft extension - almost a four fold increase on the existing 648 sq ft home

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Mairead Ronan said it felt nice leaving RTE Ireland’s Fittest Family on her own terms

The radio and TV presenter made the decision to end her ten-year tenure hosting the popular RTÉ show this season in order to spend more time with her kids - Dara, 16, Eliza, six, and Bonnie, five.

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Mairead Ronan has no regrets leaving shows on Today FM and RTE behind, saying 'I couldn’t do it anymore'

“43 year old me doesn’t worry about being forgotten or people thinking I am dead. I’m not worried about that.”

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New Ireland's Fittest Family host Laura Fox unfazed by Mairead Ronan comparison

The 2FM presenter replaced Mairead on the show this year

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Mairead Ronan admits watching high-achieving Roses of Tralee can be 'off-putting'

“Most of them are impressive with all the things they’ve studied, and managed to do - and yet they still have hobbies and lives and charity work."

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New Ireland's Fittest Family host Laura Fox reveals how she landed her new TV job

The 2FM star replaces Mairead Ronan on the show, who quit earlier this year after ten years as host

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Mairead Ronan breaks silence as Ireland's Fittest Family replacement is announced

The mum-of-three sent her best wishes to Galway native, Laura Fox, who will join the show as the new host for the programme after Mairead quit back in February

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Show host Mairead Ronan reveals she's leaving Ireland's Fittest Family after ten seasons at the helm

The presenter said she wants a new challenge after ten seasons fronting the flagship show

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Mairead Ronan admits Covid-19 pandemic was catalyst behind leaving dream Today FM radio job

Exclusive: 'I probably never would have left Today FM if Covid didn’t happen'

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Ireland's Fittest Family host Mairead Ronan urges schoolchildren to recycle batteries

The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition returns again this year

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Mairead Ronan says she is lucky she didn't get sent rude pics from male listeners when she worked in radio

But the former Today FM star said she would get messages from men commenting on her looks instead

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Mairead Ronan opens up on looking forward to enjoying date nights and ending 'mum guilt' after Today FM exit

“My career was such a focus of mine and now I’ve realised that home is actually the most important thing"

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Mairead Ronan announces 'bittersweet' departure from Today FM to spend time with family

The RTE Ireland's Fittest Family host broke the news in an emotional statement on her show on Friday

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Dancer John Nolan swaps Dancing With The Stars for Disney's new Disenchanted movie

The DWTS pro has landed a job dancing on Disney's Disenchanted, which is being filmed in Co Wicklow in Ireland

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Today FM's Pamela Joyce says she'd be 'mortified' to listen back to early days on radio

Exclusive: Pamela is set to join the weekday schedule on the station in a three-hour slot (7-10pm), previously hosted by Ed Smith

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