It's a well-known fact that TV presenter Dermot O'Leary has always been vocal about his Irish heritage. Whether you know him from Big Brother or the X Factor, he is most definitely a heavyweight in the presenting world.
Although O'Leary was born in Essex, his parents are both from Co. Wexford and are proud Irish people. He currently holds a position as patron of the London Irish Centre and also has a keen interest in Irish sport.
Today, however, the presenter gave a heartwarming tribute to his parents, who after 40 years, are moving back to their native Wexford.
The presenter wrote, "Squeezed in a last visit and supper to O'Leary HQ before Mam and Dad take the trip back to Wexford".
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"They've loved it here. Since they've moved in 68 the people have been nothing but kind, welcoming and generous to them in a time when it wasn't easy to be Irish in Britain. But, home calls. So thanks Maria and Sean, for being brave enough to pack up as kids, leave your homes, loved ones and move somewhere no one knows you," he wrote.
"Here's to all our parents, and what they do for us. Your daughter has a PHD, your son... well he talks out loud for a living, but let's gloss over that. Est 1968, with a final supper of home grown potatoes, obvs, and one last wistful gaze at those beautiful big Essex/Suffolk skies. Here's to act three".
Could this mean we might be spotting O'Leary moseying around Wexford town? We hope so.
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