‘Follow your dream’ awardees told at Gaisce Gold Awards

Maria Walsh is choosing to ignore her critics as she carves out a TV career post Rose of Tralee.

Commenting on the public’s response to her first major TV job, TV3’s Toy Show last month, she said she took any criticism she received on the chin.

“Social media was a mixed bag. There were different airs [of opinions] but you don’t mind that because that’s what you focus on to make yourself better.