RTE Cork celebrate milestone as Today with Maura and Dáithí mark 1000th episode

Today with Maura and Dáithí will broadcast their 1000th show on RTÉ One tomorrow.

The milestone show presented by Maura Derrane and Dáithí O Sé marks the start of Maura and Dáithí‘s on-air Christmas season as the set will have some extra festive sparkle for the coming weeks.

Commenting ahead of the show Maura Derrane said: “It’s such an achievement for everyone working on the show to reach 1000 episodes. We are all very proud.

It’s all down to great commitment from everyone in RTÉ Cork and to our loyal audience who have journeyed with us for eight years. We are so thankful to them.”

Dáithí O’ Sé went on to recall how he remembered getting a call from the boss at the time asking me if he would like to go to Cork for a few months.

"I didn't realise his few months meant 96 months and counting... It is really great to see how the show has changed and evolved down the years and I really think this year we have the perfect formula. A special mention and word of thanks to the audience - if it wasn't for your loyalty we wouldn't be here. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.”

Marty Morrissey is joining the 1000th show party and will be taking over the final part of the show with his ‘This Is Your Life’ red book, delving into the archives for this favourite Today show moments, bringing plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments. Marty will also look back at some of the famous faces that have sat on the couch with Maura and Dáithí over the last eight seasons.

Tune in to the 1000th episode of Today with Maura and Dáithí at 3.30 pm on Monday 9th December on RTÉ One.