Maïa Dunphy 'blindsided by kindness' following mum's passing

The RTÉ presenter's mother Helen passed away on Sunday 

Maïa Dunphy's mother Helen passed away on Sunday Picture: @maiadunphy

RTÉ presenter Maïa Dunphy has said she has been "blindsided by the kindness of people" following her mother's passing.

The presenter shared with her social media followers on Sunday that her mother Helen had passed away after being diagnosed recently with cancer.