‘It's unreal' – says RTE star Maura Derrane in disbelief as she finishes up on air with Daithi in ‘final show' statement
RTE stars Maura Derrane and Daithi O Se were left in disbelief as they finished up on air this evening.
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Maura and Daithi co-hosted their last show of season 13 of Today
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Maura and Daithi couldn't believe how quick the year went
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Maura and Daithi thanked their loyal viewers
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The popular chat show airs every Monday to Friday at 3.30pm to 5.40pm.
Daithi co-hosts with Sinead every Monday and Tuesday before he's joined by Maura on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
However, the series wrapped up for its annual
Maura got all dolled up for the occasion wearing a cream floral print shift dress with collar and button details and a belt cinched in at her waist.
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While Daithi looked dapper wearing a denim shirt, navy blazer and a pair of black trousers.
At the beginning of the show, Daithi remarked: "Our final show of season 13, can you believe it?"
The Galway native replied: "I can't believe it actually it has just flown in. I know we say this every year but this year has especially gone so fast."
Daithi said: "I think this year and last year have gone so fast Maura. it might be also kind of..."
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Maura cut across him and said laughing: "It might be us ageing!"
Daithi replied: "Well... getting up the ranks - I was going to say, but yeah. We've had so much fun."
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Maura added: "We have actually, it's been brilliant."
At the end of the programme this evening, the pair took a few moments to thank their listeners.
Daithi said: "Sin é."
Maura said: "That is it. Oh my God, yes. Season 13, of the show. No, we can't believe it. It's just unreal.
"Listen, thanks to our guests. Thanks to all of you as well for watching. And thanks to our great Today show team behind the scenes who put us on air every single day."
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Daithi added: "That's it. We are back after the summer. So we hope you will have a summer full of sunshine and great fun as well."
Maura blew kisses to her viewers and added: Absolutely. Take care. Have a great summer."
Next Friday, in Today's usual slot, RTE will be showing a repeat episode of Frankie Drake Mysteries at 3.20pm and an episode of Room to Improve at 4.40pm.
The hit chat show was jam-packed this season with appearances from many
Today will be back on air in September for the new autumn RTE schedule
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