BREAKING: Tipperary's Una Healy wows audience during RTÉ Late Late Show appearance

Tipperary's Una Healy stole the hearts of the nation during her RTÉ Late Late Show appearance ahead of Valentine's Day on Friday night. 

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The mother of two chatted to Patrick about the ever-growing popularity of country music in Ireland, how proud she felt being a finalist on Celebrity Bear Hunt and treated viewers to a live musical performance.

The former Saturdays singer, and Thurles native, was on the show to launch an appeal for people to send in their videos in a bid to try and find Ireland's next big singer, a talent competition looking for Ireland's next big country star.

She says she will be a judge on The Late Late Show in April once entrants have been shortlisted and Una "will be looking for someone who's original."

The winner will be on The Late Late Show's next season's Country Special. 

Speaking on the show, Una hinted that The Saturdays might be getting back together saying "hopefully it will be" adding she is always the one in the WhatsApp trying to get the group back together, "we were living the dream, why not". 

The Thurles woman recently shared snaps on Instagram of her trip to Dubai with her 674,000 followers.

In a post, she said: "Feeling so grateful to be in Dubai with an inspiring group of women. Truly a trip of a lifetime. If you’re thinking about a girls’ trip — do it!"

Una Healy in Dubai enjoying the good weather

The Tipperary born popstar and television presenter recently shared her heartbreak following the death of her beloved pet dog, Charlie, just days before Christmas.

Charlie, a rescue dog adopted from Limerick Animal Welfare in 2023, quickly became a cherished member of Una’s family. He was a devoted companion to the singer and her children, Aoife and Tadhg, and often featured in the family’s social media posts.

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Una frequently shared photos and videos of Charlie, capturing moments of play, affection, and quiet companionship that endeared him to her followers.

In a poignant Instagram post, Una announced Charlie’s passing, writing: "Sleep peacefully, sweet Charlie." The post included a video montage spanning the years of their time together, offering a glimpse of the joyful and loving moments shared with the dog.

Sunrise yoga - Una in Dubai recently 

The news drew a wave of sympathy and support from fans and fellow artists alike. Singer Aimee commented: "No greater loss like losing those little footsteps behind you, sending you all the love girly." Others echoed similar sentiments, with one follower writing:

"Can't imagine how painful this is. Sending you lots of love," while another said: "So sorry about Charlie, heartbreaking he was a lovely boy. Thinking of you all and sending so much love."

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One more reflected on the bond between pets and family, noting: "It breaks the heart when they leave us, it's so hard. They're such a part of the family, it hurts real bad. He was a beauty, run free sweet Charlie."

Una in Dubai recently 

In a video message shared on Instagram, Una thanked her followers for their kind messages. She said: "I just want to come on here to say a massive thank you to all your kind messages of sympathy for the loss of our loved one, our little furry friend, my daddy’s shadow, Charlie who passed away."

She went on to reflect on the timing of the loss, adding: "It's a very difficult time of year for anyone to lose a loved one, it's hard at any time. There's a lot of pressure to be extra happy and Christmassy and all of that."