Maureen Nolan: ‘Humour helps my family cope with tragedy’

Recently, the Nolan sisters have been dogged by cancer

Maureen Nolan stars as Ruth in the UK and Ireland tour of Calendar Girls The Musical (Alex Harvey-Brown/PA)

Maureen Nolan’s family is no stranger to tragedy.

The Dublin-born singer and actor is known for being the middle sister in girl group The Nolans, finding fame in the 1970s and 1980s – particularly with their hit song, I’m In The Mood For Dancing.