Una Crawford O'Brien: I didn't think I'd be able to go on after my daughter died

'I always thought heartache was something that was just in the films, but it is a real, physical pain'

Una Crawford O'Brien for This Much I Know Picture: Johnny McMillan

I grew up in Clondalkin with my parents Maura and Gerry and my sisters Brónach, Deirdre and my younger brother Gerald. I live with Bryan Murray who plays Bob in Fair City now — he's my partner both on and off-screen. 

During the pandemic, we were the only two who were able to get up close and personal on set and didn't have to have the two-meter stick between us!