Born Irene McCoubrey, former musician and radio presenter Maxi performed with two girl groups and the Irish supergroup The Concerned in the 1970s –80s, also representing Ireland at the 1973 and 1981 Eurovision Song Contests.

Maxi went on to become one of RTE Radio One's most loved presenters when she took over the early morning slot - she retired from the broadcaster in 2015 after 30 years.

Her Good pal Louis Walsh Manager former X Factor Judge told Maxi she sounded "younger than ever" on her retirement special.

"The thing about Maxi is, as long as I've known her, she's positive, she's happy, she's always got funny stories and she's always just on a high and I love that about her", the music manager added.