She has been a chaser since 2010.
Anne Hegerty says she jumped at the chance to become a Chaser.
The Governess, who appears on the ITV show "The Chase", says she had to do four auditions for the role.
She has appeared on the programme for over a decade and is also a regular on the Australian version of the show.
The former journalist has been speaking to Sinéad Hubble on the Midlands Today Show about being diagnosed with Autism in her 40s and her connections to the midlands:
Midlands Winners For Family Carer Of The Year Announced
Three winners from each county have been crowned.
INTO Survey Reveals Job Vacancies In Over Half Of Special Schools
56% of special schools have job vacancies in new findings by the INTO.
Offaly Mother Raises Almost €2k for Down Syndrome Ireland
Tullamore's Amy Rickard undertook the Purple Run last month for her nine month son Caelan.
Laois TD Urges Stronger Support For Tillage Sector
Brian Stanley is echoing concerns by the IFA that financial supports should be higher.
Midlands Agricultural Land Prices Surge 10% In A Year
That figure has increased by 30% since 2020.
People Weren't Happy With The Choice - Spoil The Vote Campaign
213,000 votes were spoiled from the presidential election.
Cannonball Ireland Raises Over €2.2m For Children’s Charities
The Cannonball is in it's 15th year.
Plans Submitted To Revive Fire Damaged Café In Laois
The Coffee Pot has been closed for over three years due a fire.
Gardai Seek Help In Locating Hijacked Car In Midlands
A blue Kia Sorento Estate is alleged to have been taken in Roscrea yesterday.
Ryanair CEO Pleased With Jump In Profits
Profits surged during a six month period this year.
TDs Call To Deport Convicted Relatives In Ashling Murphy Case
Matt Carthy, Willie O'Dea and Peadar Toibin are making the calls.
Former Mayor of Westmeath County Council Laid To Rest
Egbert Moran passed away on Thursday at the age of 83.
Cabinet to Consider Charges For Asylum Seekers In IPAS Centers
There are plans in place to build an IPAS centre in Athlone.
Gardai Looking For Man Last Seen In Midlands
Paul McCarton was last seen in Carlow Town.
Jobs Fair In Support Of Couriers To Take Place In Laois
It comes following Fastway going into receivership.
New ‘Give Take Return’ Recycling Pilot To Launch In Westmeath
The aim is to improve recycling in the county.
Muintir Na Tíre Honoured For 40 Years Of Community Service In Laois
An event was held to celebrate their work by Laois County Council.
"Do You Know Where You Children Are?" - Midlands Gardaí Make Appeal After Anti-Social Incidents
Gardaí in Laois and Offaly are making public appeals after a number of incidents.
Pilot Programme For Parents Of Neurodivergent Children Launches In Laois
Workshops for parents take place on November 14th and December 4th.
Midlands Simon Community Receives Major Funding
Over €142k has been allocated to the charity.
