Brendan Courtney's 'beautiful' mother Nuala has died

'It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mam Nuala Courtney'

Brendan Courtney has announced the passing of his mother Nuala. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland.

Broadcaster Brendan Courtney has shared “with a heavy heart” the news of his mother’s death.

Courtney confirmed the death of his mother Nuala on Tuesday morning.