Ireland AM presenter buys first home and shares sneak peek after ‘slog’ of a house hunt

Ireland AM host Muireann O'Connell has officially joined the homeowner club after a "slog" of a house hunting process.

The Virgin Media presenter shared her excitement in a candid Instagram post revealing she and her fiancé have finally bought their first home, following what she described as a difficult and drawn-out search.

"If I was a pedant, I would have been calling him my bungalow-mate. Today, I can legitimately call him my housemate," she wrote.

Muireann thanked the previous owners and everyone who supported them during the process, adding: "We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy.

Muireann admitted the whole process had been far from straightforward.

"For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul destroying. But bloody hell do I feel good today."

Now that the keys are in hand, the only question left is: "How the hell do you decorate a house?" she asked her followers.

The news was met with a flood of well-wishes from celebrity pals and colleagues.

Fellow Ireland AM presenter Tommy Bowe commented: "Ahhh thanks the lord!!!! Congratulations. Delighted for you both!"

RTÉ's Anna Geary added: "Amazing, enjoy the interior buzz! Huge congrats."

Sports presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn welcomed her to the neighbourhood with a simple: "WELCOME TO THE 'HOOD!"

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