From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

As Doireann Garrihy prepares to return to the day job after welcoming her first-born Rosie just five months ago, she chats to Deirdre McArdle about becoming a mother, Dancing with the Stars and how her comedian-husband inspired her to try stand-up

Doireann Garrihy in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Pictures: Emily Quinn

As I wander around Phoenix Park looking for the Tea Rooms, my phone rings. It’s Doireann Garrihy, telling me she’s finished the photoshoot and is waiting for me at the meeting point.

“I think I may be lost,” I say.