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Maria Walsh announces pregnancy 'as single woman who always wanted to be a mother'

The former Rose of Tralee announced the news on Instagram

Walsh, who went on a fertility journey early last year, announced her pregnancy on social media on Saturday. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Mon, 11 May, 2026 - 12:47

Breda Graham

MEP for Midlands North West and former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh has announced that she is having a baby.

Walsh, who went on a fertility journey early last year, announced her pregnancy on social media on Saturday.

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